QA-1 struts on 1981 Don't fit?

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02-20-2011, 03:38 PM

RDKDesigns

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QA-1 struts on 1981 Don't fit?

the strut is to big at the bottom..
any suggestions?

anyone swap to 1987 and up knuckles?

02-20-2011, 10:05 PM

projectresto83

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They are designed for the 87+ 5.0 spindles. Bad thing about the 79-82 is that they are the odd ball when it comes to added aftermarket stuff sometimes. When it comes to this however its the same 79-86 anyway.

02-21-2011, 01:53 AM

tinman

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Try going somewhere and getting the spacers that come with Lakewood struts.
They are maybe 1/8th inch thick and fit on both sides of the lower strut where they bolt on.

02-21-2011, 02:22 AM

RDKDesigns

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tinman
what do you mean?

Ryan

02-21-2011, 07:38 AM

projectresto83

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http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...rag-Strut-Shim

Those are needed to put lake woods on the 87+5.0 spindle. You could also just use some washers.....

BUT to clarify what part is too big exactly??

02-22-2011, 02:22 AM

RDKDesigns

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the bottom of the QA1 struts,
so they hit the steering back section on the knuckle..

wont allow me to use the bottom bolt (of the 2 bolts the bolt the knuckle to the strut)

Ryan