Zack, about your shocks...

[ProRauder]

Did you ever get those Monroe shocks on your marauder? Did you get the softer ride you were looking for?

I need to do something on my DD and thought of getting the Monroe's for it.

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[Zack]

Sure did but I dont think they are any softer.
I think a lot has to do its lowered in the back though.

 

[ProRauder]

Appreciate the feedback. Guess I'll wait for my QA1's to get here then. You don't have any spare QA1 front coils you want to part with do you?

 

[Zack]

Appreciate the feedback. Guess I'll wait for my QA1's to get here then. You don't have any spare QA1 front coils you want to part with do you?

Um....no

 

[cougar9150]

Appreciate the feedback. Guess I'll wait for my QA1's to get here then. You don't have any spare QA1 front coils you want to part with do you?

I will in about a month when I swap over to the stock springs.

 

[SC Cheesehead]

Sure did but I dont think they are any softer.
I think a lot has to do its lowered in the back though.

What did you go with?

I just changed over to Monroe Severe Service, pleased witht them so far; very firm, but not harsh, IMO.

 

[ProRauder]

I will in about a month when I swap over to the stock springs.

My new QA1 coils just showed up last Friday... I'll be swapping in the new shocks and coils in a week or so.

 

[cougar9150]

My new QA1 coils just showed up last Friday... I'll be swapping in the new shocks and coils in a week or so.

Cool, figured I would offer. Once they come off their not going back on. If you are interested in another set they are yours for $30+shipping. That's what I paid to powder coat them blue and is the only reason I wouldn't just give them away.

If I used QA1 springs again I'd probably go 50-100lbs higher with a spring spacer since the GBF springs are limited to 10" in height.

The 450s weren't bad just sagged and bounced a little more than I liked. I like my DD suspension tighter than most people would find comfortable and wanted the adjustable shock more than the ability to lower it. Overall I only wanted to drop it 1/2-3/4" but am at maximum height on the springs but am lowered over an inch as I sit now.

 

[Zack]

Has anyone EVER had luck with Naake Suspension?

This is why I never even considered them.

Stock FTW.

 

[ProRauder]

Has anyone EVER had luck with Naake Suspension?

This is why I never even considered them.

Stock FTW.

I have had the NAAKE system on ProRauder almost since they were announced. Never had a problem other than needing the front shocks rebuilt (my fault). I liked how I could soften up the ride and made it enjoyable on the rough Iowa roads.

 

[cougar9150]

Has anyone EVER had luck with Naake Suspension?

This is why I never even considered them.

Stock FTW.

Really seems about 50/50 with reviews I've seen. I just think those of us who have had issues squawk louder than the ones who don't. Dennis loves his on Fruitpunch and others have said they like them.

I bought my set used but rebuilt and wonder if this is why I have issues with the springs or if it's just my personal taste. If it wasn't for my height limitations and one spring sagging I would enjoy them alot despite not being as tight/stiff as I would like.

Having to make my own lower mounts that didn't require stacks of washers is another story but it's what you have to do on a car without alot of aftermarket support.

Ideally for me I would like 12" long 500 lb springs but don't want to spend the money on a custom set so I made Fordnut's mounts for the stock springs.

I'm sure whipping through corners like I'm driving a 4400lb miata doesn't help.

 

[ProRauder]

Update: I got the rear shocks installed before my trip out to South Haven MI over the weekend. I only got the rears on, but it sure rode nice! I could tell the fronts were still a tad stiff, but for the most part it was the rears that make the marauder ride rough. John Kuhn's stereo shop finished the install of the Pioneer in-dash and I got to ride in his brutal 64 Thunderbolt Clone. WOW!

I had to call marty in Atlanta while the motor was at full rev..

BuhWAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Now to find a 64 Fairlane wagon.....