Quad Shock Removal.

Venom351R · Apr 23, 2009

I just upgraded my lower control arms to Maximum Motorsports but the uppers are stock. Can I still remove the Quads w/ out any issues?

KamiKaziDK · Apr 23, 2009

Technically you can remove them with your stock stuff without any issues, you just run the chance of wheel hop. I say yank them.....if you get wheel hop...put them back on That's a pretty simple task. Why do you want to remove them though? You're only losing like 2.5 or 3 lbs of weight really...unless you want some fatty tires in the back, that's the best and only reason IMO

Venom351R · Apr 23, 2009

I have 315 Nittos mounted on 17X10.5 rims and from the looks of the shock they have rubbed before, either since I owned the car or the previous owner who used the same rear tires. I plan on getting a set of Strange 10 way adjustables later on this summer and I dont want them being rubbed. I plan on keeping the uppers stock so was just wondering if it was still fine to do this w/ just the lowers being upgraded.

Dino Dino Bambino · Apr 23, 2009

I have the MM lowers with the stock uppers (for now) and had no wheel hop issues after I removed the quad shocks. The 5lb weight saving is a bonus.

ProKiller · Apr 23, 2009

you could try flipping them around to give you some extra clearance before completely removing them.

wytstang · Apr 23, 2009

They are a 50/50 shock so flipping them is no big deal.

inphiniti · Apr 23, 2009

trav, like i told you i ripped mine out... runnin 315s would definitely rub... so out they went lol... but like u mentioned, mine were rubbing as well prior to removal... must've been when i had 295s

Venom351R · Apr 23, 2009

Bullitt95 said:
I have the MM lowers with the stock uppers (for now) and had no wheel hop issues after I removed the quad shocks. The 5lb weight saving is a bonus.

inphiniti said:
trav, like i told you i ripped mine out... runnin 315s would definitely rub... so out they went lol... but like u mentioned, mine were rubbing as well prior to removal... must've been when i had 295s

Works for me Im going to take them out. I wanted to get to it today but didn't. I'll get to it next week, even if I did get some wheel hop I could always put them back in anyway.

BlackVert · Apr 24, 2009

you can certainly try removing them. some people get wheel hop without them. if you find you are having wheel hop after taking them off, you might consider putting them back on.

madams74 · Apr 24, 2009

Bullitt95 said:
I have the MM lowers with the stock uppers (for now) and had no wheel hop issues after I removed the quad shocks. The 5lb weight saving is a bonus.

I've lost 5 lbs on the toilet before, so I would keep them on there and not worry about the weight. HEHE

BlackVert · Apr 24, 2009

madams74 said:
I've lost 5 lbs on the toilet before, so I would keep them on there and not worry about the weight. HEHE

Venom351R · Apr 24, 2009

I never said I was doing it for weight, someone else brought that up. Im doing it b/c they are rubbing on my shocks

95silver/blkgts · Apr 26, 2009

WHY NOT CHANGE THE UPPER THEY OR SO EASY TO DO.ITS THE LOWER BOLTS THAT GAVE ME TROUBLE.NOY MY GETS BETTER TRACTION AND WHEN IT SPINS THE CAR GOES STRAIGHT IN A HURRY.GOTTA LOVE 4-10 WITH A STANDARD

95Vert383AOD · Apr 26, 2009

BlackVert said:
you can certainly try removing them. some people get wheel hop without them. if you find you are having wheel hop after taking them off, you might consider putting them back on.

I run a set of Granatelli upper and lowers on the rear. Honestly....if the wheel hops.....Then buy uppers!!! They're cheaper than the lowers anyways. At the age of the 94/95 factory quad shock i wouldn't think of putting that crap back on!!!

Chris

Venom351R · Apr 26, 2009

Ive heard that aftermarket uppers cause binding in drag race applications

Dino Dino Bambino · Apr 27, 2009

madams74 said:
I've lost 5 lbs on the toilet before, so I would keep them on there and not worry about the weight. HEHE

Blimey, that curry you ate must have been hot.
Anyway, I removed mine simply because I don't need them and also as part of a wider Stang weight reduction program. Mine's 92lb lighter than stock as it stands now and there'll be a further 28lb lost when I swap in a pair of lighter front seats.

Venom351R · Apr 27, 2009

Cant the uppers be removed once a panhard bar is installed? Thats in the works for next year.

Mr. Hawver · Apr 27, 2009

You can remove the uppers after you install a panhard bar and a torque arm.

Venom351R · Apr 27, 2009

oh yes, forgot about the panhard bar.

S351Saleen77 · Apr 29, 2009

Redline_351R said:
Ive heard that aftermarket uppers cause binding in drag race applications

Uppers work good for Drag race, they bind in the corners so they are not good for road race unless you get more than a 2 piece bushing so it won't bind. I'm installing the ones from J&M. They say no binding so I'm giving them a try. they are a 3 piece bushing...pretty trick!

MM says that with their panhard bar to use stock because 2 piece poly will bind. They don't even make an upper arm.

With a torque arm and panhard bar then you can get rid of the uppers.

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