Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

Separate Bump and Rebound Adjustment

VariShock (a Chris Alston’s Chassisworks brand) has VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Coil-Over Shocks that separate the bump and rebound valve mechanisms between the two units to free up valuable space within the main shock body.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

4-Way Adjustable Valve System

The shorter shock length provides greater flexibility when mounting without sacrificing shock travel. Each of the four adjustment knobs can be set to one of sixteen different positions, providing high- and low-speed adjustment of bump and rebound independently.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

QuickSet 4 Remote Reservoir (Q4R)

The QuickSet four-way valve system (Q4R) is VariShock’s most versatile and flexible tuning option with four 16-position knobs, providing high- and low-speed adjustment of bump and rebound independently. Q4R coil-over shocks are available in travel lengths ranging from 3-1/2” to 7”. Springs and reservoir mounting hardware sold separately.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

Bump Adjustment | Independent High- and Low-Speed

Located at the base of the remote reservoir are the bump valve adjustment knobs. The facing arrows represent the shock coming together (bump/compression) with the letters “L” and “H“ labeling the low-speed and high-speed knobs respectively. “Plus” and “minus” signs etched into each knob show the rotation direction to increase or decrease valve stiffness.

Rebound Adjustment | Independent High- and Low-Speed

The rebound valve adjustment knobs are located on the base of the shock. The opposing arrows represent the shock separating (rebound/extension) with the letters “L” and “H“ labeling the low-speed and high-speed knobs respectively. “Plus” and “minus” signs etched into each knob show the rotation direction to increase or decrease valve stiffness.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

Double-Swivel Banjo

Can be rotated 360-degrees for hose clearance. Plus, the hose can rotate 360-degrees to position the reservoir without kinking the hose.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

High-Travel VariSprings

VariSpring’s line of coil springs was designed to complement the VariShock family. A new high-tensile wire is used that is stronger than the chrome-silicon wire used by other manufacturers. The improved material allows VariSprings to compress until the coils touch without damaging the springs or causing them to take a set, which adversely affects handling and randomly changes the spring height. This additional range of usable flex gives VariSprings greater travel than competitors’ chrome-silicon springs of the same rate and permits the use of a more aggressive coil angle, reducing material used and overall weight.

VariSprings can improve suspension control and available traction by allowing your shock to operate throughout its entire travel range. VariSprings are available for front and rear applications in four lengths and a broad range of spring rates to suit a variety of shock and performance applications. Lengths range from 7 to 14 inches and rates from 80 to 850 pounds per inch, depending upon spring length. The steps between rates are sufficiently close to make very fine adjustments.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

Billet Spring Seat Hardware: To mount the spring over the shock, VariShock billet aluminum upper and lower spring seats are required. Spring seats utilize inset shoulders and application specific bores to perfectly align the top mount, spring, and shock body.

Upper Spring Seats: Coil-over-shock upper seats feature an open slot that allows the spring to be easily installed or replaced without removing the upper mounting eye.

Lower Spring Seat: The one-piece lower spring seat rides on the shock-body ACME threads and is used to adjust spring preload. Each seat features two spring-loaded, ball-lock mechanisms to securely hold the adjusted setting. When rotated, the ball-locks and shock-body grooves provide positive-click stops to audibly and physically notify you of every half-turn. The lock mechanism is easily operated using a common 5/32” allen wrench to tighten (lock) or loosen (unlock) the spring seat’s two set screws. The lower spring seat also features six individual notches that enable the VariShock four-tang spanner wrench to interlock with the spring seat for slip-free adjustment. Upper and lower spring seats are anodized for surface hardening and improved appearance.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

Reservoirs can be mounted to the forward strut bars with the optional 1-5/8”-round billet clamps. Flat-base clamps are also available for mounting against flat surfaces or panels.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

Adjusting the shock preload and dampening can be done without removing the shock.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

An optional shock mount inset is available with the trunk-area floor kit to cleanly display the reservoirs in the trunk.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

Various hardware is available to assist in safely routing the reservoir hose. The rubberized clamp and bracket set, shown above, fits against the jam nut of any 3/4” thread rod end or adjuster.

Varishock | VAS QR4 Remote Reservoir Shocks

The passage bulkhead provides a clean and safe way of passing the remote reservoir through any accessible flat surface and securing the hose.

Here’s an older video from Power Automedia that takes a closer look at Chris Alston’s Front Varishock Systems for F-Bodies:

Video | F-Body Chassisworks Varishock System

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Sacramento, CA 95828

ABOUT Chris Alston's Chassisworks®

Chris Alston created his first chassis kits in the mid-1970s and went on to establish Chris Alston's Chassisworks in 1987. Through continual reinvestment and development, Chassisworks now manufactures more than 10,000 separate components and assemblies in-house that make up its six separate product brands. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and strict quality-control standards provide some of the finest chassis, suspension, and engine accessory products in the industry at extremely competitive prices.

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