Upgrading to QA1 Front Coil-overs

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Жыл бұрын

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QA1 Front Coilovers, Double Adjustable - Part No. MD401-10350C
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QA1 Thrust Bearing Kit and Spanner Wrenches - Part No. 7888-112
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I recommend getting an alignment after the install.
The car is a 1966 Mustang Fastback with a 347 Stroker and T5 transmission.
Shot with GoPro Hero 9 with the Media Mod, edited on Davinci Resolve 17.
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@PacShore Жыл бұрын

When I did an upgrade to my suspension, I too went with the QA1's but kept it to the single adjustable given how I drive my mustang. For the rear, I went with the Mike Maier Mod 1 kit. I like how the rear doesn't fish tail on me like before. Another excellent video.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Mike doesn't mess around, I've got his Mod2 kit on my list, maybe I'll get there one day. For now, I'll just use his brothers Panhard Bar design, that I think Maier Racing has stopped selling.

@richardharris3857 Жыл бұрын

I discovered your channel a couple months ago. These videos are fantastic and are very informative! Really helps me out working on my '68 Mustang. Thank you for your hard work with all this content!

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

No problem, it's always great to hear people find value in my videos. :)

@MK4PERFORMANCE Жыл бұрын

Continue to love the progress on your car Andy! Those coilovers look the part and installed beautifully! Keep up the good work. It's keeping me motivated and moving forward on mine.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks! WE all need a little motivation to buy more parts for our car(s). :)

@09stx4x4 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I just got my qa1 coilovers in for my 66 coupe. Went with global west control arms and strut rods. Can't wait to feel the difference

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this is a major upgrade for these cars, it makes it much more enjoyable to drive. :)

@grant3049 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club! I did that upgrade last year, stance is perfect and the ride is so much better. Now you need to upgrade those control arms ;)

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the upper and lower arms are on the list, but the ball joints are completely worn out, so any upgrade will seem amazing. :)

@SlowInFastOut1776 Жыл бұрын

Nice, went with the double adjustable QA1s! I know you were going back and forth; great pick.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's such a massive difference between these and the OEM-like KYB shocks I had in there. On to the rears!!

@davevan8864 Жыл бұрын

Nice upgrade!! I am using QA1 shocks and springs on my 1923 Ford C Cab I am building. Great stuff.....only issue was a missing perch but they sent a new one as soon as I proved I had bought the set new. Wife is my helper......I work on her 1975 Mustang so when I need hwlp on 66......she gets called!!! Thanks

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

It's great to have a helper, it usually makes the job go smoother. :)

@mikebroszczak5767 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Andy. Thanks

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@charlesa8136 Жыл бұрын

Great job Andy

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@TheAtomicgroove Жыл бұрын

Great video, i was considering going with QA1, this really helps

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm very happy with them, I should have done this to begin with instead of buying those KYB shocks. Oh well, I'm here now!! :)

@pauls7751 Жыл бұрын

Great looking mod. I wish they weren't so expensive lol. I'm anxious to hear how much difference it made on the ride and handling. Great job on the video. To bad you aren't closer. We would have a good time cruising in our 347 fastbacks. Be prepared to explain 347. It's the number one question i get at car shows lol.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm finding some of the best stuff for our cars is not cheap. No questions on the 347 yet, but I'm ready! :)

@jamesroberson7527 Жыл бұрын

This is the first mod I did to my 65 Fastback when I bought it 3 years ago. I paired the QA1's with some Hotchkis lightweight leafs in the rear and the ride was amazing. Night and day difference. Good work. Enjoy the car!

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm looking forward to dialing in this suspension and enjoying it for years to come. :)

@robertclymer6948 Жыл бұрын

Hi James, looking forward to installing the Hotchkis Lightweight leafs in my 67 Mustang gt. My ride is so stiff due to it being an Ex-race car. Thanks for your comment on your upgrade.

@robertclymer6948 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video Andy! I'am very interested in doing this same conversion to my 67 Mustang. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the very clear and understandable install info and feedback. These should really help the front end with my heavy 460 big block in there. Cheers and blessings. Also, will be ordering your L-bracket export brace support too.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

For that 460, you might need the 400 or possibly the 450 pound spring. Give QA1 a call and talk to Steve, he'll be able to make sure you get the perfect parts. Also, Steve is in the videos that QA1 has made, so it's great to put a face with a name. :)

@robertclymer6948 Жыл бұрын

@@AndyKruseChannel Thank you Andy. Sounds good.

@GeeBoogie78 Жыл бұрын

Definitely 1 of the many things on my long to do list👍🏾

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

The nice part is that you've got a list. My list is getting smaller, which is not good because I just like working on the car. :)

@GeeBoogie78 Жыл бұрын

@@AndyKruseChannel hey I told u once before if u ever run out of things with yours, u can always use mine for content😂

@lukelangbehn5432 Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome dude!!

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brotha!

@rogjackson Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Having height adjustability in the front would be useful.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Yes, especially when you're looking for a perfect fit. Cutting springs is not ideal and you can never go backwards. I wish I would have done these to begin with, it would have save me some money. :)

@jaygribbin6790 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, Australian Falcons of this era had a taller spring on the drivers side to compensate for the weight of the driver. When you set your ride height it's worth having someone the same weight as you sitting in the drivers seat.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

That's probably a good idea. :)

@oleandreasjensen5263 Жыл бұрын

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@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@garyhamlin8885 Жыл бұрын

Nice addition Andy! Now you need to add the Z-Ray lower cross member if you haven't already!

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Not ready for that yet. :)

@garyhamlin8885 Жыл бұрын

@@AndyKruseChannel When you change the lower control arms!

@kdog622 Жыл бұрын

I'm nowhere ready for qa1, but when I am, your video helps me understand them better. I've watched Frieberger install them and they are impressive. I am surprised, though, with your excellent paint, that you aren't using "KruseBuilt" fender protectors, which I would buy if you manufactured them with your logo! Thanks for another good video.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Haha, my paint is horrible, so rubbing my belt buckle along the fenders adds a bit of character to my awesome paint job. :)

@robertclymer6948 Жыл бұрын

Eastwood has a fender type bead roller to push up the lip for better fender/tire clearance. Neomustangs YT channel used one a few weeks ago in an episode on the rear of his race car to accomodate bigger tires. Worked well. FYI

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

@@robertclymer6948 I have the Eastwood fender roller, it works great on more modern cars because the mounting surface for the roller (where the wheel mounts to) is closer to the outside of the car, which makes it easier to roll. With these classic cars, the mounting surface is farther inboard, making the Eastwood fender roller a little tricky to use. :)

@ML-dl1cp Жыл бұрын

Once again we're on the same page! Last weekend I replaced my 58yo front coils and shocks with the QA1 single-adjustable coilovers (as well as a new steering box and 4.5 leaf springs). Night and day difference to the feel and handling of the car. I highly recommend these coilovers as a replacement for the OEM configuration.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this has been a fantastic upgrade, and I really like the ability to dial in the suspension the way I want it. :)

@robertclymer6948 Жыл бұрын

Hi M L, what does the 4.5 leaf springs refer too please? My 67 is so stiff back there. Rides like a dang buck board. lol

@ML-dl1cp Жыл бұрын

@@robertclymer6948 Hiya, 4.5 denotes the number of leaves in each spring. Stock is 4 leaf, and many performance/race springs are 5 leaf. also, the 4.5 are "mid-eye" meaning they will lower your car up to an inch (depending on how much your old springs are sagging). The 5 leaf ride very hard as they're designed for track use. the 4.5 is sprung slightly more firm than stock, but not as firm as a true 5 leaf. You get a firm ride but not at the cost of comfort. If you're still on the original 1967 springs you will definitely feel an improvement no matter what spring you go with. The elasticity of your OEM springs left the building years ago.

@russelluemura7532 Ай бұрын

Great job as usual on your upgrade videos! I am curious as to what is the brand of the blue shock absorbers that you replaced on the video and did they give you a decent ride?

@AndyKruseChannel Ай бұрын

Thanks! I don't recall, they were on the car when I bought it. :)

@michaelpope1029 Жыл бұрын

Looking great Andy, looking forward to every video you upload about your Mustang. What disc brake calipers and master cylinder? Do you recommend for a 66 mustang?

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! I've been very happy with the Wilwood setup on this car. This car came with Wilwood front discs, but I would have put them on here anyways as I installed them on my last Mustang. I upgraded to the Wilwood MC too, very solid piece and no problems. I've got videos on all this stuff, plenty of content to fill your weekend. :)

@domfer2540 Жыл бұрын

If you are concern about sides being equal, than you have to add the drivers weight. Than measure the heights. I raced in Europe and front end alignments were done with the weight of passengers.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

This is a good point.

@dangerman1969 6 ай бұрын

Great install/explanation (as usual)!! I have a '69 & did the same to lower the front by cutting my springs. And they are loose when the car is jacked up so no spring compression tool is needed also 👌 But since the springs were cut its a real rough ride over potholes & bumps in the road. Did these coilovers help with that issue, making it smooth & absorbant like it normally would be?? I'm also sitting at about 14-1/4" with 17" wheels & would like to stay the same height.

@AndyKruseChannel 6 ай бұрын

I drive on these in the lower-third of the settings as I'm trying to find a compromise with more comfortable when just cruising, but also stiffer for the spirited drives. These coilovers can be extremely harsh on their higher settings, but that's typically in the 'desired' category for track use. Knowing what I know, I would still use coilovers as I get the perfect ride height and stiffer suspension I am looking for that comes at the cost of comfort. The Boss might say otherwise, but I am trying to create a specific kind of build and not just a cruiser. :)

@dangerman1969 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your reply & opinion 👍 It's a convertible & I'm in San Diego so I'm mainly just cruising the coastal areas, 55 mph max. A lot of the roads aren't the best quality. Just some freeway driving when visiting family, it rides smooth then

@AndyKruseChannel 6 ай бұрын

In your scenario, the largest advantage will be to set the ride height exactly where you want without compromising the spring length and in turn affecting the spring rate. :)

@royenri01 9 ай бұрын

Hey Andy... you probably mentioned it but did you maintain the Shelby drop with the addition of these coilovers? Another great video by the way.

@AndyKruseChannel 9 ай бұрын

Yes. In my opinion, I think the Shelby drop is one of the first things people should do with these cars. The benefits form the Shelby drop cannot be obtained by any coilover or shock/spring combo. There are Upper Control Arms that can simulate the Drop with their design, but it's just cheaper to do the Drop and go from there with your suspension upgrades. :)

@royenri01 9 ай бұрын

@@AndyKruseChannel Awesome! Thanks for the info and reply.

@westparley 9 ай бұрын

Maybe you covered it; but what is the benefit of coil over shocks vs the old system?

@AndyKruseChannel 9 ай бұрын

Quite a bit. There's the adjustability of the ride height, the compression and rebound adjustability, the improved valve body of the dampener over the regular shocks I had in there, and a side benefit of less suspension droop when lifting the car (this was realized later on). :)

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

Nice install. I've heard great things about QA1 products. You'll have to do a road review!

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Yeah, so far they're fantastic. This is my first time with adjustable suspension, so it will take a while to find out where I want the settings. :)

@wolfthornhawkridge5705 Жыл бұрын

Question on the height adjustment, how much more do you think you could have raised it? Another 1 or 2 inches? Curious to see how you like the ride and feel with the QA1’s.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Easily. Someone could set this to stock height if they wanted. I already like how the front feels more planted and controlled. Once I get new rear shocks installed, then I'll be able to really see how it all plays out. :)

@EJTONY9295 Жыл бұрын

Love the content and the build itself. I guess my question/concern is every mod u make we never get a review or point if view of the mod itself. Does it feel different? How so? Was it worth it? Why or why not? Pros and Cons? Don't get me wrong love the how to aspect just would like more depth out of the videos to make the video more relatable to someone who is also building a Mustang

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

You question/concern is very valid, and the biggest reason is most of my videos are how-to, because I want them to continue to provide value for years to come. Now, a review video on a certain part or parts can also provide value, but I'd prefer that to be a separate video. I'll have a review video of this suspension, but not until I get the rear shocks done. While a review video on just the front could be valuable, I need some seat time with this stuff and that takes time, especially when I only get to drive the car on evenings or weekends since I still have a full time job. :)

@EJTONY9295 Жыл бұрын

@AndyKruseChannel awesome reply, appreciate the feedback. Yes you are right about seat time, also right about the review videos being a separate video. I appreciate the time and effort you put into the videos. Great content and very informative for years to come. Can't wait for you next videos especially the reviews on mods and repairs.

@Yokomohoyo69 Ай бұрын

How much the coil overs cost you? Also will you recommend upgrading upper and lower control arm?

@AndyKruseChannel Ай бұрын

QA1 gave me a small discount because I was going to make a video about the install, so it was less than retail. However, I would have paid full price regardless because I wanted them for my car. I 100% recommend Mike Mair Inc UCAs and LCAs. I have their Uppers (I did an install video on them) and I will be doing their Lowers later this summer. :)

@blkcoupequattro Жыл бұрын

Running Mustangs Plus front 625lbs springs with Shelby Drop, Negative Wedge kit, with the Classic Koni's, got the Koni's turned up about 1/2 way. Still think it could be firmer, but curious what spring rate you bought in the kit?

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

These have the 350lb/in spring. They also offer a 450lb spring, but I think that’s too stiff for the kind of driving I like. 🙂

@andreiandrei9739 9 ай бұрын

@@AndyKruseChannel thinking to switch from stock to QA1 400lb...looking for sporty feeling. Could you share your opinion please?

@AndyKruseChannel 9 ай бұрын

@@andreiandrei9739 Yes, I made a review video about these QA1s, it came out right after this video. :)

@reggyeadiemdmba3182 8 ай бұрын

Hi Andy, Why didn’t you put coilovers in the rear?

@AndyKruseChannel 8 ай бұрын

I’d have to add longitudinal supports for the axle, which would likely turn into modifying my axle and just costing more in the end. I may go to a 9” down the road, so it makes sense to wait until then to do any major axle work. 🙂

@MrJoea11 Жыл бұрын

Nice I went with Vikings. What size tires?

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

225/50/16

@yourindefilms Жыл бұрын

Sweat. I am currently writing with max at QA1 about mine but need to modifi mine because of the mustang Ii suspension.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Nice. That will be a great upgrade for your car. :)

@BPattB Жыл бұрын

Okay Andy you're starting to run away from the rest of us now with your upgrades I'm going to have to unsubscribe because I feel bad about myself!!! 😂 Amazing content as always brother keep up the great work! I referred to your oil pan and rear main video multiple times yesterday removing my oil pan. I found out a couple of secrets about my motor!!!!

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Gotta keep the party going! Although, sometimes I wish I could put my spending money towards my other hobbies. Oh well, it's for a good cause, it's helping others with their projects. :)

@BPattB Жыл бұрын

Your ABSOLUTELY helping other people, myself included!! Like I've said recently I watch your videos anytime I'm doing something you've already done. I'm hoping the next major project will be the "Prius electrical power steering conversion" or 3:55 Track-loc. If it's the gears I'm sure I'll be watching your video about 200 times during the process 😂👍

@AbelCastillo93 Жыл бұрын

Review how it handles now

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

Handles good. :)

@chevroletbelair1 7 ай бұрын

are the 350 springs a good ride quality or harder then youre previous springs?

@AndyKruseChannel 7 ай бұрын

The coilovers are stiffer, but that's what I wanted for the type of car I am building. I have not run these on the lowest compression and rebound settings, so it might be possible to get more of a compliant ride from these if someone wanted.

@chevroletbelair1 11 ай бұрын

how much lbd where the coilsprings? and how much lbs are the coils on the new ki?

@AndyKruseChannel 11 ай бұрын

I don't recall, I think I mentioned it in the video.

@bigkid66 Жыл бұрын

A little off topic but I need to roll the fender lips on my 65 fastback and I keep chickening out. I'm running 225/50R-16 and they occasionally rub. Can anyone recommend a good video that shows how to do it? Thanks.

@AndyKruseChannel Жыл бұрын

I started to film me rolling the fenders on my previous Mustang and I struggled enough with it that I didn't think it was worth showing what to do as I feared other people would try to do the same and damage their fenders. I turned the camera off, finished the job, damaged the fenders, and just lived with it until I sold the car. I did the same on this current Mustang (in terms of messing up the fenders), but I elected not to film it, for the same reasons. This is one of those topics that I could talk about the highlights and the theory behind it, but that's as far as I'm willing to go, the liability isn't worth it as this type of modification takes some finesse. I even have a fender roller, but it's definitely something that takes practice. I wish I was of more help, but I'm not going to be able to hit a home run here. :)

@bigkid66 Жыл бұрын

@@AndyKruseChannel Thanks for the reply. Yeah, my car has been repainted, so I am worrying about cracking the paint. I also don't really want to spend the money for a likely one-time use tool but the Eastwood tool is fairly reasonable. Cheaper than a new tire for sure.