Looking for that original "Cadillac Ride"?
Hydraulic Shocks provide a "Cadillac Ride"
Our Hydraulic Shocks provide that soft, smooth, Cadillac feel.
A-1 Shock Absorber Company
Shocks and Springs since 1936 - 800-344-1966 or 970-513-8283
- Hydraulic Shocks, provide a "original Cadillac Ride" feel, smooth and soft.
- video - A-1 SHOCK ABSORBER COMPANY, since 1936.
- Oldsmobile, Spring assist, Load leveler, coil over, booster, overload, Shocks
- Classic, Vintage, Custom, Cars, Pickups, Trucks, Shocks, by Length, Mounting
- Oldsmobile, Olds 88, Olds 98, Rear Air Shocks, Air assist shocks, 1951-79
- Classic Ford Coil Springs, Stock, raised, lowered, 1949-64 - application chart
- Hydraulic vs. Gas Charged Shocks, Which are better and why?
- Air Shocks vs. Spring assisted, coil over, load leveler, or load carrying shocks
- FORD REAR LEAF SPRINGS, 1928-48, with OEM part numbers
- FORD, FRONT LEAF SPRINGS, 1928-48, APPLICATION LISTINGS
Hydraulic Shocks, provide a "original Cadillac Ride" feel, smooth and soft.
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 4/19/2018
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video - A-1 SHOCK ABSORBER COMPANY, since 1936.
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 3/13/2018
Check out our new video.
Oldsmobile, Spring assist, Load leveler, coil over, booster, overload, Shocks
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 2/24/2018
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Oldsmobile cars from the 1950's, 60's and 1970's were big heavy cars and when
the leaf springs start to sag or you load up the car for a road trip
you will
really appreciate the 1,100 lbs of boost these shocks provide.
Classic, Vintage, Custom, Cars, Pickups, Trucks, Shocks, by Length, Mounting
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 2/23/2018
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We customize new shocks manufactured by Monroe or Gabriel
to fit your application by length and mounting configuration.
Oldsmobile, Olds 88, Olds 98, Rear Air Shocks, Air assist shocks, 1951-79
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 2/23/2018
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Oldsmobile cars from this vintage were big heavy cars
and when the springs start to sag or you load up the car for
a road trip you will really appreciate these shocks.
Classic Ford Coil Springs, Stock, raised, lowered, 1949-64 - application chart
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 2/12/2018
to Springs, Blogs
I finally took the time to gather up my notes and put together a 2 page,
easy to use application chart for 1949 - 1960 Ford passenger cars.
Hydraulic vs. Gas Charged Shocks, Which are better and why?
Posted by Administrator on 12/21/2017
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Hydraulic shocks provide a softer ride than gas charged.
These shocks were original equipment on most cars prior to 1980.
Air Shocks vs. Spring assisted, coil over, load leveler, or load carrying shocks
Posted by Administrator on 12/21/2017
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Comparing Spring Assisted shocks to Air Shocks
The pros and cons of each will be reviewed.
FORD REAR LEAF SPRINGS, 1928-48, with OEM part numbers
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 12/16/2017
to Springs, Blogs
I finally made a easy to read spreadsheet for 1928-1948 Ford REAR leaf
springs.
We can make any of these springs and supply mounting hardware
as well.
FORD, FRONT LEAF SPRINGS, 1928-48, APPLICATION LISTINGS
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 12/16/2017
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I finally made a easy to read spreadsheet for 1928-1948 Ford FRONT leaf springs.
We can make any of these springs and supply mounting hardware as well.
CLASSIC FORD AIR SHOCKS. IS YOUR REAR END DRAGGING?
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 6/22/2017
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These shocks have the eye on top and stud on the bottom.
They provide up to 1,100 lbs of boost per pair.
They provide up to 1,100 lbs of boost per pair.
Rebuilding 1956 Mercedes Benz tube shocks
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 6/22/2017
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We undertook a challenge in rebuilding the front and rear tube shocks
for a 1956 Mercedes Benz 190SL.
Cadillac Eldorado & Oldsmobile Toronado Extra Heavy Duty Shocks
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 6/22/2017
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These were the only front wheel drive cars in the 1960's.
These cars were heavy and hung over in the front and rear
These cars were heavy and hung over in the front and rear
and needed a bigger, stronger, shock.
Classic Cadillac Cars, Extra Heavy Duty Shocks add stability and control
Posted by A-1 Shock Absorber Company on 6/5/2017
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Are you looking for better shocks for your Cadillac?
We can offer better stability and control while maintaining a soft, smooth, ride.
Rambler, American, Front shocks, 1958, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, Tech Tip
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 3/27/2017
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Be careful to use the correct parts when replacing the front shocks
for 58-63 Rambler American, and 58-61
Rambler Rebel, Classic, and Ambassador.
HONDA 600 SHOCKS
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 3/23/2017
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The first true mini car brought in from Japan was the Honda 600:
equipped with a 3 cylinder motorcycle engine.
These cars were tiny and the front shocks are super short.
Check out the work it took.
These cars were tiny and the front shocks are super short.
Check out the work it took.
Thunderbird, T-bird, Rear, Air Shocks, Spring Assist, Coil over, Load leveler, Shocks
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 2/27/2016
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Recently I came across a post inquiring about availability of air shocks
or spring assist shocks to help raise
the rear end of his 1965 Thunderbird.
Cadillac Eldorado, Oldsmobile Toronado, Rear Horizontal, Shocks
Posted by Administrator on 3/25/2015
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Why do they have horizontally mounted shocks on rear of
1966 - 70 Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado?
Trailer Shocks, Utility, Motorcycle, Custom, Heavy Duty
Posted by Administrator on 3/25/2015
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Can't find shocks for your trailer?
We customize shocks to fit all sorts of trailers
heavy duty - spring assisted - air shocks.
Cadillac Eldorado, Oldsmobile Toronado, Spring assist shocks to replace air shocks, 1971-78
Posted by Administrator on 3/25/2015
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Do you want to get rid of the air ride suspension?
Use our XHD Spring Assist shocks, PXL1065
Use our XHD Spring Assist shocks, PXL1065
FORD - Houdaille shocks, 1928-1940, We buy Cores
Posted by Administrator on 3/25/2015
Are you having trouble finding good cores?
1928 - 1940 Ford cars and trucks? You are not alone.
Classic Corvettes Owners who want a softer, smoother ride, choose our hydraulic shocks
Posted by Administrator on 3/25/2015
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Soften up your ride with our hydraulic shocks.
Hydraulic shocks just ride softer than gas charged.
Call 800-344-1966 or 970-513-8283 for details and cost.
Hydraulic shocks just ride softer than gas charged.
Call 800-344-1966 or 970-513-8283 for details and cost.
Classic, Vintage and Stretch Limousines need Super Heavy Duty Shocks
Posted by Administrator on 8/5/2014
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We supply a line of shocks specifically made
to handle these types of extra heavy loads.
to handle these types of extra heavy loads.
DELCO, REBUILT FRONT LEVER ACTION SHOCKS, 10 YEAR WARRANTY
Posted by Administrator on 8/5/2014
10 year warranty
Delco and Houdaille Lever Action Shocks.
1948 Nash Ambassador Rear Shocks
Posted by Administrator on 8/5/2014
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What makes these shocks unique is the lower mounts, the shock stud
on the bottom screws directly into a ball socket on the car.
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