The coilovers are so easy to assemble and install, you can do it at home with simple hand tools.

Here we are, starting another Thursday with an editorial throwback. The week is almost over, and once again, we open the vault that houses our vast collection of articles. This time, we’re taking a step back in time to locate an article that you guys might have either forgotten about, or might not even know exists. Whichever the case, we are certain that you will enjoy this editorial flashback.

I decided that this week, we should take a short trip back to September, 2016. This week, we’ll be checking out – Improve 60-Foot Times With A QA1 Coilover Suspension.

When it comes to upgrading your classic with a coilover suspension, do you think, “I don’t want to cut my car”, or “Why should I?”. In this week’s throwback, we quash those concerns. We get our hands dirty and help Darren Burgess add a modern upgrade the suspension under his Chevelle. Before the install, the car used ladder bars, but on the street, ladder bars can create a ride that is very harsh and uncomfortable. Since our intrepid drag racer wants to spend more time on the street with his car, this was an area that needed addressed.

To install the front coilovers,  the mounting is the same as the factory shock absorber.

Burgess began by removing the ’70s-era ladder bar-assisted suspension, which definitely showed its age. The shocks had seen better days, and the springs had lost a lot of their … well … spring, as evidenced by the lift blocks in the coils. Removing the old setup is a simple process that can be accomplished with normal hand tools, but it’s always nice to have a big hammer around, just in case. Although Burgess does have a lift in his garage, this install is relatively easy, and can definitely be done in the driveway. While a lift isn’t required for this install, having the option of standing under the car does make it much easier to inspect other suspension components like bushings.

The setup turned out clean and gives a fresh update to the 50-year-old American classic.

There is a lot more in-depth information – and track results – in the original article, and because of that, I thought it a great piece for this week’s Throwback Thursday flashback. So, check out Tech: Improve 60-Foot Times With A QA1 Coilover Suspension.