QA1 Shocks - Need help with model #s and parts... ordering today.

[DavidRam]

I am ordering the QA1 shocks today, but I want to confirm model numbers so I don't get it wrong:

Front shocks: TS507
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hal-ts507

Rear shocks: TS801
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hal-ts801

Or is it this one?
Rear shocks: TS901
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hal-ts901

(2012 RCSB 2wd, 2/4 BT drop)

Also, are their other parts I should order from Summit like the bushings???

Thanks guys!

 

[DavidRam]

 

[UNBROKEN]

507/801 The 801 is shorter than the 901.
Just get the bushings at Auto Zone...they're only a few bucks.

 

[joeg45]

Don't remember if it 901or 801 I can't verify as myou parents threw my boxes out after I moved lol

But a longer t-bar kit for the front and I used the rubber bushing size and I made myou own metal sleeves

 

[DavidRam]

507/801 The 801 is shorter than the 901.
Just get the bushings at Auto Zone...they're only a few bucks.

Thanks a bunch, disregard my email.

So the 801 is good at my current drop, and would still be good if I went a little lower (I am planning on trimming a little off the rear soon)???

Don't remember if it 901or 801 I can't verify as myou parents threw my boxes out after I moved lol

But a longer t-bar kit for the front and I used the rubber bushing size and I made myou own metal sleeves

Cool thanks for the info!

 

[UNBROKEN]

The t-bar that comes in the rear shocks just has holes in it for bolts...if you slot one hole out to the end of the t-bar you can use the ones that come with the shocks.

 

[DavidRam]

I got confused by this thread below, apparently this is what QA1 said:

We have not had a Ram in here to get measurements for the shocks, however I spoke to a gentleman last week with a 2/4 drop on a 2011 RT. Using the shock measurements he gave me with the truck sitting we were able to come up with TS507 for the front and TS901 for the rear. The shocks should be measured mount to mount. If you are close to the measurements below these part numbers should work. These are single adjustable shocks mainly for street use, if you are using the truck for drag racing double adjustable shocks may work better. We also offer non-adjustable aluminum shocks that would also work well for street. Let me know if you have any further questions.
2011 Ram 1500 RT, 2/4 Bell Tech Drop
Front 12" ride height: TS507
Rear 18 3/4" ride height: TS901
http://www.ramforum.com/f41/qa1s-50594/

 

[DavidRam]

BTW, Summit has the 4 single adjustable for $605 shipped. Pretty good deal huh?

 

[UNBROKEN]

I was the first person to do QA1's on a 4th Gen...after a LOT of research. I got the collapsed and extended shock lengths straight from Bell Tech for the SP shocks to compare and crossed those lengths with QA1's charts. The 801 at the time was listed for a lowered Chevy 1500 truck and was the closest match to the Bell Tech lengths. I'm sure the 901 will work just fine...but the 801 was a closer match at the time. Part numbers and applications change all the time though so if you wanna be sure you can always measure your shocks and double check against their charts or email BellTech for the lengths.

 

[DavidRam]

I was the first person to do QA1's on a 4th Gen...after a LOT of research. I got the collapsed and extended shock lengths straight from Bell Tech for the SP shocks to compare and crossed those lengths with QA1's charts. The 801 at the time was listed for a lowered Chevy 1500 truck and was the closest match to the Bell Tech lengths. I'm sure the 901 will work just fine...but the 801 was a closer match at the time. Part numbers and applications change all the time though so if you wanna be sure you can always measure your shocks and double check against their charts or email BellTech for the lengths.

Awesome! Gonna place order right now, 507s and 801s.

$605, good deal huh?

 

[UNBROKEN]

Probably won't find much better if at all. IIRC that's less than what I paid.

 

[DavidRam]

Thanks again.

QA1s are on order and should be here by Friday.

Front: TS507

Rear: TS801

 

[joeg45]

The t-bar that comes in the rear shocks just has holes in it for bolts...if you slot one hole out to the end of the t-bar you can use the ones that come with the shocks.

they may have changed them when I bought them the rear ones didn't come with a t bar just some sleeves that were all to short and small so I hade to buy new longer ones for the front and slot them

 

[DavidRam]

Maybe I can take parts of my BT SP shocks?

 

[The Q]

Do a write up with photos when you get them.

 

[Darkflow]

You need to stop buying **** lol jk

I'll keep an eye out on this as I'll probably be doing the same later on down the road.

 

[DavidRam]

Do a write up with photos when you get them.

I definitely will. I am gonna try to do a detailed write up with pics of the modifications needed to make the QA1s work on our trucks...

You need to stop buying **** lol jk

I'll keep an eye out on this as I'll probably be doing the same later on down the road.

Lmao! Actually, I drove 40 miles on the freeway this morning confirming that I can NOT live wth the Belltech shocks... They are ok shocks, but they don't fit in with the kinda suspension I want my truck to have.
Think "Porsche with a bed!" Just kidding, well not really... Lol!

I am probably gonna cut my rear springs for another 3/4" drop, I want a little rake, but right now it is slightly over 1". Plus, when I do the roll pan mod that is gonna take approx 180lbs off the ass which will increase the rake slightly. (Now that I think about it, adding the tonneau will add approx 80lbs again, damn it, I don't know).

I have alot of work to do!

 

[03lowram]

I ordered my shocks last week. I paid $540 for all 4. Haha
Just rubbing it in.

 

[DavidRam]

I ordered my shocks last week. I paid $540 for all 4. Haha
Just rubbing it in.

Cool man! Where did you find that deal?

 

[03lowram]

Summit. My buddy has an account with them. I just gave him the money and he ordered them. I think he had to put 5k on the account or something like that. Can't remember what he said.