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Very informative! It was pointed out multiple times that, they go under the base of your coilspring and I definitely got to know what they do! They also install at the base of your coilspring. This was pointed out before he mentioned what they do!
Garret, thank you for producing a high quality set of components in the USA that employs our family, Americans! I have a quote for the front of my 67 C10 for dual adjustable shocks and coils to fit the current frame on the top. I am in retirement fighting lumbar pain for 12+ years after a long career of repairing my customers vehicles. As an ASE Master tech, I recognize that tubular sprung and in-sprung components are lighter in weight giving the wheel a better chance to stay in contact with the road. And on older vehicles, pickups or muscle cars can benefit from more positive caster. The ride smooths out as the rough side (Right side, nearest the ditch) is not only on a slope, but rougher. This is its own type of rocket science but manufacturers while place 13-22 different struts, lower control arms to obtain the best quality they can provide to sell that vehicle. They don’t have a way to adjust compression (Over a bump) or rebound (After a bump) so they compromise. The wheel actually speeds up falling into a pot hole and slows down coming out. The lighter weight of tubular suspension components in many case are stronger. Thanks kindly for stepping up and providing excellent customer service as well. That was my experience! Thank you and your entire team. Omaha, NE.
This video needs a slow motion pan of the front suspension & rear if added. Thanks Aldan for producing a high quality product and jobs for our Americans! Thank you kindly.
This is a great video for those who may feel handy, but afraid of doing this type of suspension work. Don’t be afraid. You can do this over a weekend. Get the needle bearings!
Why is the bed bouncing so much on your average 60MPH multi-lane road? I watch a left rear wheel on a Nissan Maxima with struts, literally vibrating up, spending 60% of the time off the pavement. This leaves 3 wheels for any control or maneuver! Scary.
They would have to order that “Aldan” shock special for it to work horizontal to work on a fulcrum pivot such as this! Sweet custom frame work and nice pan hard bar!
Pretty nice custom chassis but the shock is an Aldan American off the shelf Regulator series black anodized shock. Customer called us with his requirements and we were able to accommodate his needs.
@@AldanAmerican Thanks kindly for the information and reply! I appreciate and saving up to get ready for purchase! Thanks! (I had a great experience with customer service from a simple email guys/gals! Just to let you all know)
10-15 years ago I used to look at these cars and thought they were mid, now since the creation of the electric cars i find these old school cars absolutely beautiful and wanting to have one
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:03 *Introduction to installing a single adjustable coilover kit and rear shocks on a 1966 Mustang.* 00:21 *Start by removing the front wheel and inner panel; this includes removing eight bolts.* 00:56 *Loosen lower shock nuts to remove shocks, applying pressure to the lower control arm for safety.* 01:27 *Use an internal coil spring compressor to safely remove the coil spring.* 02:12 *Inspect the upper control arm for damage before installing new coilover brackets.* 02:53 *Drill holes for upper brackets; ensure the factory brace remains in position for correct alignment.* 03:37 *Use flat washers to prevent distortion when tightening bolts against the frame.* 04:42 *Install coilover shock from the bottom up, ensuring spacers are in place for proper fit.* 05:12 *Start shock rebound adjustment from fully counterclockwise to three clicks clockwise as a baseline.* 06:12 *Torque upper and lower hardware to specified foot-pounds for secure installation.* 06:54 *Adjust ride height using a spanner wrench after assembly, then finalize after a test drive.* 07:23 *Begin installation of rear shocks by accessing upper hardware from the trunk.* 08:06 *Use clevises for top and bottom installation, and orient washers correctly for proper fit.* 09:21 *Adjust rear shocks similarly, starting from full counterclockwise and fine-tuning based on driving experience.*
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *Introduction to the coilover installation on a 1965 Mustang, highlighting a father-daughter restoration project.* 00:29 *Discussion on the car's performance decline and decision to upgrade to Alden American double adjustable coilovers.* 00:58 *Importance of measuring the car's ride height before starting the installation for proper alignment.* 01:29 *Procedure for removing coil springs and checking for cracks in suspension components.* 02:42 *Instructions on drilling holes for new brackets and ensuring proper installation without gaps.* 03:40 *Explanation of double adjustable shocks with rebound and compression settings for customization.* 04:55 *Initial ride height setting with ¾ inch preload on the spring before final adjustments.* 06:21 *Plan to set the ride height about one inch lower than the original for improved handling.* 06:53 *Tips for installing rear double adjustable shocks, emphasizing careful assembly to prevent parts from falling off.* 08:13 *Recommendations for making adjustments to shock settings one at a time for optimal performance tuning.*
A 1970 Nova with factory Delco shocks on the rear? And they are dry. Garrett, can a ASE master tech since 1978, with over a dozen lumbar procedures get a set of front shocks and springs to fit the front of a 1967 C10. It’s all I have left to drive. Omaha, NE. Hook a brother up!
I have a 1967 C10 pickup. To install 2 13/16” piston disc brakes on the front with stock 11.5” rotors, I bought C20 lower control arms. It allows the use of the C1500 larger ball joint and comes with reinforcing plates factory welded on the bottom. Plus I installed an 03 Tahoe 1 1/4” sway bar and OEM upper ball joint and upgraded outer tie rod ends. The best part for a retired master tech is, these parts are cheap and sold everywhere while in stock. Plus, application and part numbers are in my “Service Manual” I made. It includes photos, electrical cells by circuit and diagnostic flow charts with specs. If broke down 350 miles from a big city, the shop can fix it and the only parts store has the part on the shelf. As my grandson or other family member will get it 20+ years after I started my dirt nap! ASE Master since 78, retired.
Thank you Garrett for standing up for what I believe is a great American product. As a child during the 60’s, you are helping keep American iron & steel on the highways. I miss those days but also enjoy fuel injection since the 70’s at a Datsun / Nissan dealer. Thanks kindly for sharing your passion for this product. DK, Omaha
Bless your families passions and Aldan’s help with your project. My son want to start a business that required a truck. He was doing body as I was doing mechanical and updating electrical which I love. He had a different opportunity come up and he gave the truck to me. More bad winter luck as he found black ice and a tree. So an 03 Tahoe is towed to my back yard. I have a 5.3L w/700R4 in bench built. Tahoe seats were cut, re-welded and I sewed leather upholstery for them. Now room for a console, I chose to place the BCM, ECM, TAC Module in the console for easy service. Using the drivers door switch inside the console, spring loaded aluminum tiny pistons operate power windows, door locks while Passengers door module locks & unlocks doors with factory Keyless Entry. The BCM allows for lights, warnings, horn, door ajar, etc. With a torque cam, captured needle rockers, E85, Stainless Headers and welded rear control arms, now in the market for “Aldan” front coil overs w/pigtail spring inside OEM pocket and rear shocks with OEM springs. The adjustments these shocks allow me the opportunity to dial in the ride I need after a tall guy with many back surgeries to step in a drive to swap meets, grocery store and gas station. In Omaha, it is surrounded by folks with stories of my grandpa had one, I learned to drive in one, we had one on the farm for 35 years, etc. God bless your family and best wishes on your C10 project! DK, ASE Master since 78, retired.
Ryan, you are a lucky guy to have parents and grandparents to help you keep the car in the family. I was forced into retirement with back problems but as an ASE Master, I would help you out. Ask the guys at Aldan if I could get a pair of front shocks & pigtail springs for my 1967 C10 that will get an LS. It’s just stock suspension not the fancy stuff you have like POL. I don’t know but 650-700 pound springs would keep normal height. I can save up and perhaps get the shocks by X-Mas and the springs by Easter. God bless having your parents as I was expelled from the farm after buying a dirt bike at 14. It worked out fine, I learned to fix motorcycles & vehicles on my own. Again, lucky to have loving family!
That Maverick brings back high school memories, now lucky to have the shocks. Thanks to Aldan & Gary Nelsen for explaining the shocks workings! A friend mine had little money like a lot of us. But his Maverick had mag wheels in the right side only. Everyone who noticed asked him. His response; “You can only see one side at a time”. Thanks guys. Hello Vernon. Me, 65 C10 Apache short bed. That was mine until a 68 Dodge Charger fell into my hands while working in a little shop as an apprentice! Wish I still had both.
As an ASE Master who also worked for ACDelco, I guarantee that GM suspension engineers try a dozen struts, shocks valving combinations regardless of computer modeling, before they agree on the right combination of valving, fluid viscosity and rate of dampening & spring before going into full production. The over the counter gas charged or not, are simply near what machine testing can repeat. The speed of machine compression and rebound can be measured with accelerometers to list a strut or shock by application. At least this shock from Aldan can be set for your type of driving, added weight or reduction of weight. Sure you can 4 people and some equipment in your ride but the seat of the pants feel is different for each person. Dial it in! Make it yours. Enjoy!
The A-arms that were on the Camaro was not a brand Aldan has worked with prior. When working with unknown components we want to be sure that the shocks have the correct travel so everything works correctly.
Alan American makes coil over shocks for your 67-72 C10 to bolt in OEM location and other models, perhaps Chevelle, drill a larger hole in the OEM lower control arm. But a single or double adjustable high quality coil over shock where the top of the coil fits the OEM spring perch. Save your money, then but the tubular upper & lower later. You get 180 settings to dial in your ride for that 21st century smooth ride! Get your 67-72 C10 riding like a Cadillac. What? Life time warranty, made in the USA with chrome silicon steel alloy springs? Yes. ASE Master Tech 78.
The 63-87 C-10 stock lower arm will not support a coil over shock. Aldan offers a non coil over shock to replace the stock shock. Aldan offers a tubular A-arm coil over package. Here is an example, aldanamerican.com/product/coilover-conversion-kit-gmc-r1500-1987-front/ Sorry for the miss information.
I love the fact that if you can’t afford an entire package or kit, you can start with dual adjustable shocks, bolt them in the OEM lower control arm (Modification Maybe Required) and use 700lb or 750lb rate springs the are conical. Place them in the OEM upper and save your money to upgrade later. My family had plenty but I got nothing going my way, fixing vehicles. Then at 19, become an ASE Master while at a dealer. 4 kids a home needed braces to bicycles, classroom supplies to clothes. It kept my wife of 44 years busy but out of the work force. Now it’s extremely tough even for empty nesters, like us! God bless you for making it work in California but Nebraska would get you 3 times the business sq ft here, more house than you can use and a hardworking loyal workforce. Ask Kawasaki and hundreds more companies. Try the Omaha steak, boat the Missouri River, casinos, pheasant hunting, duck, deer, fishing, camping. Move, no earthquakes! Fewer laws, excellent power, I-80 distribution as 2,400 miles to either coast and the #1 Zoo in the world, best airport ever plus Warren Buffet likes it here!
Thank you for you interest in Aldan American products. We as a company are always looking at how to improve out products and customer support. We have been manufacturing here in Southern California since 1981 and have our roots here are pretty established!
@@AldanAmerican I completely understand as family, faith and country come first for most. I too was strongly invested in a company like ACDelco, after adding 5 warehouses to my list of 4hr tech 28+ seminars, 4 nights a week, then 13 tech colleges to hold 2 day classes on 28 subjects for 12 (Unless lab scopes was 8) I was told my position expired after tearing a rotator cuff 2 weeks after surgery. Yeah! Be thankful that hotels didn’t know you by first name in 7 states. They lifted the rug up, then got the broom. I was gone.
I have a lowered 96 c1500 6 inch drop in the rear and I’m welding in a shock relocation bar and I measured the top shock mount and the bottom shock mounts from eyelets it’s 13 1/2 inches. Was wanting to know which rear coilover would u recommend. Was looking at your phantom series
Hi, if your ride height is 13.5" please see our part number AS-655 (15.0" extended) - If this is your shock/coilover extended length at 13.5" - Please see our part number AS-657 (13.5" extended) - Any questions, please give our team a call 310-834-7478
