{"product_id":"qa1-mustang-ii-pro-front-coil-over-system-single-adjustable-500-lb-in","title":"QA1 Mustang II Pro Front Coil-Over System, Single Adjustable, 500 lb\/in","description":"\u003ch4\u003eStreet and Strip Control for Mustang II\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe QA1 MS302-08500 Pro Front Coil-Over System delivers ride height adjustment and single-adjustable damping for Ford Mustang II front suspensions. The system uses 500 lb\/in springs and twin-tube shocks to support street performance, drag racing, autocross, road racing, and street rod applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-adjustable damping with one knob that adjusts compression and rebound together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQA1 MS302-08500 system with 500 lb\/in spring rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully threaded shock bodies for ride height adjustment and weight balance tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 damping settings with six clicks per revolution and three complete revolutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront coil-over conversion design for Ford Mustang II applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair for an easy bolt-in installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuildable and revalveable by QA1 or authorized service centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 percent dyno tested and serialized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRestrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFord Mustang II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1974-1978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-specific front coil-over conversion system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront application only. Sold as a pair.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMS302-08500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront coil-over conversion system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShock adjustability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShock type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 lb\/in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne knob adjusts compression and rebound together\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 settings per knob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix clicks per revolution and three complete revolutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRide height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable through the fully threaded shock body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended starting settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0-6 clicks for drag racing, 2-8 clicks for a comfortable ride and handling, 8-12 clicks for firmer ride and improved handling, 13 or more clicks for more aggressive handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower shock hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied 7\/16 inch or 1\/2 inch lower shock bolts for Mustang II installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully counter-clockwise is the softest setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne QA1 MS302-08500 front coil-over conversion system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo QA1 high performance shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo chrome plated coil springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout QA1\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eQA1 develops performance suspension components for street, strip, autocross, road racing, and street rod use. QA1 adjustable Pro Coil systems are made in the United States, dyno tested and serialized, and designed to be rebuildable and revalveable by the QA1 factory or authorized service centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the MS302-08500?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a vehicle-specific front coil-over conversion system for Ford Mustang II applications. The system is sold as a pair with single-adjustable shocks and 500 lb\/in springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat vehicles does this system fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis system fits 1974-1978 Ford Mustang II applications for the front suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does single-adjustable mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne adjustment knob changes compression and rebound damping at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many damping settings are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are 18 settings per knob, with six clicks per revolution and three complete revolutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich setting is the softest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully counter-clockwise is the softest setting. Do not exceed 18 clicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the ride height be adjusted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The fully threaded shock body and spring-seat adjuster allow ride height adjustment after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat spring rate does the system use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included springs use a 500 lb\/in spring rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the system sold individually?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The system is sold as a pair for the front suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a thrust bearing kit recommended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eQA1 recommends thrust bearing kit P\/N 7888-109 for easier spring-seat adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm MS302-08500 matches the Mustang II front suspension and 500 lb\/in spring requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure and record the vehicle ride height from the ground to the center of each wheel well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbolt the front upper shock mounts from inside the engine bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise and support the vehicle by the frame with jack stands on a stable surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the front wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the sway-bar end links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbolt and remove the lower shock mounts and the original shocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the lower ball joint cotter pin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen the lower ball joint castle nut without removing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate the lower ball joint from the spindle with a ball-joint separator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a coil-spring compressor to remove tension from the lower control arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the lower ball joint nut and the spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread the aluminum lock nut and spring-seat adjuster nut down to the last thread with the shoulder facing upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricate the shock threads with Permatex Anti-Seize lubricant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the optional thrust bearing kit, or lubricate and install the spring-seat washer when the kit is not used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully extend the piston rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the washer and bushing, slide the spring onto the shock, and insert the assembly into the upper spring pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the upper bushing, washer, and nut. Do not fully tighten the nut at this stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the spring pigtail with the upper spring-pocket recess when applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace the adjustment knob toward the spindle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the supplied 7\/16 inch or 1\/2 inch lower shock bolts for the Mustang II application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect and tighten the lower ball joint to the vehicle manufacturer's specification, then install a new cotter pin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the spring seat approximately 1.5-2 inches above the bottom-most thread as an initial factory ride height setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the sway-bar end links and front wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the vehicle and bounce the suspension to seat the springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck ride height and raise the vehicle before making adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust ride height with a QA1 spanner wrench as needed, then tighten the lock nut against the spring-seat adjuster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a professional wheel alignment performed after the suspension changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a floor jack, jack stands, ball-joint separator, QA1 spanner wrench T114W or T115W, SAE wrench and socket sets, coil-spring compressor, and Permatex Anti-Seize lubricant as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the shock as a droop limiter, and do not force the adjustment knob or use pliers or other tools on the piston rod or adjustment knob.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"QA1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46502948864079,"sku":"QAPMS302-08500","price":748.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/qa1-mustang-ii-pro-front-coil-over-conversion-system-single-adjustable-500-lb-in-01.jpg?v=1787846870","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/qa1-mustang-ii-pro-front-coil-over-system-single-adjustable-500-lb-in","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}