Full brake kit system + suspension kit worth?

Mr Z · Mar 7, 2019

Hey guys,
I'm going to purchase A full brake kit front/rear + full suspension kit for my 69 dodge charger R/T.
here are the kits:

suspension:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/qa1-hk01-crb1

brake:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rsd-mdc42dcz

now total cost for both are 2700$ including shipping and tax.
Does anyone have another recommendation which is better and cheaper than what i'm going for?

Thanks guys.
Zee
note: I live in UAE shipping + tax cost around 400-500$

tmaleck · Mar 7, 2019

I have the full QA1 on my 68 Charger. Fits well, I like the tubular K-frame. I went Willwood on the brakes, but a brake upgrade of some sort is a must to me.
Tim

1967coronet440 · Mar 7, 2019

I like the suspension kit, I’d add a set of torsion bars in there.

Sascha · Mar 7, 2019

I have the full QA1 kit as well with 1,03 torsion bars and Borgeson steering box.
Removed the tubular k member due to some geometric problems. Now with rewelded oe k member.
It is much more than a day and night difference and worth every Euro I paid for.

Frankb · Mar 7, 2019

I have QA1 in my Charger. I went with the adjustable shocks. Good brakes are a must these days. I think a complete kit is the way to go. No need to piece these things together any more. I would consider sub frame connectors. I think frame connectors are the single best chassis improvement available. Hard to go wrong with a Borgeson box. Best time to do it is when everything is apart. Good luck
Frank

Mr Z · Mar 8, 2019

1967coronet440 said:
I like the suspension kit, I’d add a set of torsion bars in there.

Frankb said:
I have QA1 in my Charger. I went with the adjustable shocks. Good brakes are a must these days. I think a complete kit is the way to go. No need to piece these things together any more. I would consider sub frame connectors. I think frame connectors are the single best chassis improvement available. Hard to go wrong with a Borgeson box. Best time to do it is when everything is apart. Good luck
Frank

thanks for sharing sir

hunt2elk · Mar 8, 2019

I know this is another "where do I stop" thing, but if you are doing all those great upgrades, add some bigger torsion bars (PST sells some nice economical 1.03") and I always weld in some frame connectors. Really stiffens up these old cars.

Sascha · Mar 8, 2019

I stiffened my Charger as well. When upgrading the suspension this is a must have.
The adjustable QA1 shocks are great, have them in the rear as well with SS springs .
For its size a great cornering car and stable at higher speeds

mobileparts · Mar 13, 2019

That sure is a lot of money to spend.
Do you have a problem with going stock???
What these guys are all talking about is the high performance world -- and they sure have some
high performance prices!!!!
I have all factory stock parts -- all U.S.A. made and
Plenty of nice N.O.S. for far less money...
Your call.

mobileparts · Mar 14, 2019

Hey, Mr. Z,
Saw the picture in your avatar , that you have a car with the tuckaway head lites.... Undoubtedly, then,
has the "rocker" headlight switch --- and not a
"Push - Pull"...
I have one (1) N.O.S. // very tough to find!!

Mr Z · Apr 6, 2019

Hello, thanks guys for giving me some info about brakes and suspension.
So the shipment finally came. I've installed the brake kit front/rear + the QA1 suspension for both front/rear

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