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QA1 Level 2 Full Vehicle Handling Kit 1982-2003 Chevy S-10 2WD HK02-GMS1
- Part Number:
- HK02-GMS1
- MPN:
- HK02-GMS1
- Availability:
- Ships from Manufacturer ( 1-2 Week Lead Time )
- Shipping:
- Free over $98 in U.S. 48
- Type:
- Handling Kits
- Application:
- 1982-2003 S-10 2WD
- Shock Valving:
- Double Adjustable
- Quantity:
- Sold as a Kit
- Notes:
- Requires OEM leaf spring rear eye bushing for installation
Description
QA1 Level 2 Full Vehicle Handling Kit 1982-2003 Chevy S-10 2WD HK02-GMS1
The QA1 Level 2 Handling Kit for 1982-2003 Chevy S10 pickups delivers a balanced, full-vehicle suspension upgrade engineered to work together from front to rear. Designed for street performance enthusiasts, this kit improves handling response, steering feel, and ride quality while achieving a clean, lowered stance.
QA1 assembled this system as a complete solution. Every component was hand selected to complement the others, giving you predictable performance, proper geometry, and an easier path to a well-sorted truck.
PERFORMANCE & STANCE YOU CAN FEEL
- Capable of a 2-4” drop up front and up to a 5” drop in the rear, this Level 2 kit delivers a clean, lowered stance. Up front, 18-way double adjustable QA1 coil-over shocks allow you to fine-tune ride quality while maintaining confident control through corners. Tubular upper and lower control arms improve suspension geometry and strength, helping the truck feel more planted and responsive on the street.
- Forged drop spindles correct steering geometry at lowered ride heights, reducing bump steer and maintaining proper alignment throughout suspension travel. A QA1 fat front sway bar further improves handling control, delivering flatter cornering and improved stability during spirited driving.
- Out back, lowering rear leaf springs were chosen for the right spring rate and unique reverse spring eye design. The front spring mount is optimized for improved anti-squat characteristics, giving you more control over how the truck plants power to the ground, especially when launching or cornering.
BOLT-IN CONVENIENCE, NO GUESSWORK
This QA1 Handling Kit is designed as a direct-fit, bolt-on solution for 1982–2003 S10 pickups. Components are selected and validated to work together, eliminating the trial-and-error.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- QA1 double adjustable coil-over shocks allow ride quality tuning to match your driving style
- Tubular QA1 upper and lower control arms improve strength and suspension geometry
- QA1 front sway bar reduces body roll and sharpens handling response
- Proforged drop spindles maintain proper steering geometry at lowered ride heights
- Detroit Speed rear leaf springs add built-in drop while maintaining ride quality
- Engineered as a complete front and rear system for predictable performance
- Bolt-on installation designed for street performance builds
- Ideal for enthusiasts looking for improved handling without harsh ride quality
FITMENT NOTES
- Fits 1982-2003 S10 Pickups (RWD)
- Fits 1982-1990 GMC S15 and1991-2003 GMC Sonoma (RWD)
- Front drop range: approximately 2-4 inches
- Rear drop range: up to approximately 5 inches
- Designed for street performance applications
- Bolt-on installation using factory mounting locations
- U-bolt kit included
- Requires OEM leaf spring rear eye bushing for installation
Warranty Information
QA1 warrants that the products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of sale to the original purchaser. A limited lifetime warranty is offered on select shock absorbers. For registration and more information on the limited lifetime warranty, please visit www.QA1.net/Warranty. QA1 makes no other warranty of any kind, express or implied. QA1 shall have no obligation under the foregoing warranty where the defect is the result of improper or abnormal use, your negligence, vehicle accident, improper or incorrect installation or maintenance, nor when the product has been repaired or altered in any way. QA1's liability in the case of defective products subject to the foregoing warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at QA1's option, of the defective products. Consequential or incidental damages are not recoverable under this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
QA1, in its sole discretion, shall determine whether or not any Eligible Product is defective or otherwise covered by this warranty.
If the Eligible Product fails to perform properly due to defective materials or workmanship, QA1 will at its option either (i) repair the Eligible Product without charge, or (ii) replace the Eligible Product. If the Eligible Product is no longer available, QA1 will replace the Eligible Product with an equivalent product. No refunds will be provided.
The warranty provided by QA1 does NOT apply if the Eligible Product fails to perform:
due to cosmetic wear and tear from normal use;
due to improper or abnormal use, abuse, neglect, negligence, vehicle accident, insufficient travel, improper or incorrect installation or maintenance; or
when the Eligible Product has been repaired, replaced, substituted or altered in any way, or if used with parts other than genuine parts of QA1.
QA1 is not responsible for installation or removal labor, or for any other repair charges associated with the Eligible Product.
Customer pays shipping to QA1 for final determination on eligibility. Any repaired or replaced Eligible Product will be returned to customer excluding freight cost.
QA1 shall not be liable for the loss of use of the Eligible Product, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or any other indirect, consequential, special or incidental damages due to breach of the above limited lifetime warranty. QA1 makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, other than as herein expressly provided, and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Notwithstanding anything set forth herein to the contrary, QA1’s liability hereunder shall be limited to the purchase price of the Eligible Product.
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