
Mastering the shocks and springs is as definitive as putting the best racing engine together yet missing on the tuneup. Most drag racing and performance suspensions include some shape or size of adjustable shocks as the norm. With the help of the gang at QA1, we’ll work to take some of that trial and error out of the equation to get you in the ballpark and on your way to quicker, more consistent launches. After all, that’s where the drive tires are, right? In reality, though, the rear suspension works in direct concert with the front shocks and springs, and what’s going on up front can make or break you, whether you’re a heads-up or bracket racer. At the end of the day, it’s all about transferring weight adequately and efficiently, and while it’s not rocket science, there’s much to be learned through trial and error to balance the setup. Drag racing newcomers often fall prey to the ideology that performance and consistency both begin and end with the rear suspension configuration and setup.
