Classic Ford cars were big and heavy which requires more strength
from your shock absorbers to maintain stability and control .
Our Extra Heavy Duty shocks utilize a
50% bigger piston (1 3/8")
A-1 Shock Absorber Company
Shocks and Springs since 1936 - 800-344-1966 or 970-513-8283
- Front and Rear Coil Springs for 1976 Lincoln Mark IV
- KIA SEDONA AIR SHOCKS - 2015 - 2021: Customized to fit your application by length and mounting configuration.
- MERCURY - REAR AIR SHOCKS FOR 1959, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, MERCURY, MONTEREY
- AMC - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1956-79 Classic AMC cars
- BUICK - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1956-79 Classic BUICK cars
- CADILLAC - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1956-79 Classic Cadillac cars
- CHEVY - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1949-79 Classic Chevy cars
- CHRYSLER - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1956-79 Classic Chrysler cars
- DODGE - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1956-79 Classic Dodge cars
- PLYMOUTH - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1956-79 Classic Plymouth cars
- FORD - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1947-79 Classic Ford Cars
- LINCOLN - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1949-79 Classic Lincoln Cars
- MERCURY - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1947-79 Classic Mercury Cars
- PONTIAC - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1937-79 Classic Pontiac Cars
- STUDEBAKER - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1951-82 Classic Studebaker Cars
- RAMBLER - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1950-66 Classic Rambler Cars
- OLDSMOBILE, Toronado, Extra Heavy Duty Shocks for 1966-1978 Olds Toronado
- BUICK - Rear Spring assist shocks for classic Buick cars, 1954 - 1979
- CADILLAC - Rear Spring assist shocks for classic Cadillac cars, 1950 - 1979
- CHEVY - Rear Spring assist shocks for classic Chevy cars, 1949-79
FORD - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Ford Cars
Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
DODGE - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Dodge Cars
Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
Classic Dodge cars were big and heavy which requires more strength
from your shock absorbers to maintain stability and control .
Our Extra Heavy Duty shocks utilize a
50% bigger piston (1 3/8")
CHRYSLER - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Chrysler Cars
Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
Classic Chryslers were big and heavy which requires more strength
from your shock absorbers to maintain stability and control .
Our Extra Heavy Duty shocks utilize a
50% bigger piston (1 3/8")
CHEVY - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Chevy's
Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
Classic Chevy cars were big and heavy which requires more strength
from your shock absorbers to maintain stability and control.
Our Extra Heavy Duty shocks provide that stabiltiy with a
50% bigger piston (1 3/8")
HOUDAILLE - SHOCK REBUILDING - 10 YEAR WARRANTY. For 1928-29-30-31-32-33-34-35-36-37-38-39-40-41-46-47-48 Ford cars and pickups, Lincoln, and Studebaker
Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
BUICK - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Buicks
Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
Classic Buick cars were big and heavy which requires more strength
from your shock absorbers to maintain stability and control .
Our Extra Heavy Duty shocks utilize a
50% bigger piston (1 3/8")
AMC - AMERICAN, Front shocks, 1958, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, Tech Tip
Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
Be careful to use the correct parts when replacing the front shocks for
58-63 AMC American.
CADILLAC- Original Ride - Hydraulic Shocks provide a smooth, soft, Classic Cadillac feel
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 4/19/2018
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Looking for that original "Cadillac Ride"?
Hydraulic Shocks provide a "Cadillac Ride"
Our Hydraulic Shocks provide that soft, smooth, Cadillac feel.
video - A-1 SHOCK ABSORBER COMPANY, since 1936.
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 3/13/2018
Check out our new video.
OLDSMOBILE, Rear Spring assist shocks for classic Oldsmobile cars, 1951 - 1979
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 2/24/2018
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
Oldsmobile cars from the 1950's, 60's and 1970's
were big heavy cars and when the rear springs start to sag
or you load up the car for a road trip
you will
really appreciate the 1,100 lbs of boost
and 50% bigger piston size that these shocks provide.
SHOCKS, by Length and Mounting for Classic, Vintage, Custom, Cars, Pickups, & Trucks
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 2/23/2018
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
We customize new shocks manufactured by Monroe or Gabriel
to fit your application by length and mounting configuration.
OLDSMOBILE - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1951-79 Classic Oldsmobile cars
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 2/23/2018
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
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 the 1,100 lbs of lift per pair these shocks offer.
FORD - Coil Springs, Stock, raised, lowered, 1949-64 Classic Ford - 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
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
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
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
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
to Springs, Blogs
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.
FORD - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1959-64 Classic Ford Galaxie cars
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 6/22/2017
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
Ford Full size cars from 1959 - 64
When the springs start to sag or you load up the car for
a road trip you will really appreciate 1,100 lbs of lift per pair these shocks offer.
These shocks have the eye on top and stud on the bottom.
MERCEDES BENZ - Rebuilding 1956 tube shocks
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 6/22/2017
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
We undertook a challenge in rebuilding the front and rear tube shocks
for a 1956 Mercedes Benz 190SL.
ELDORADO - Cadillac, Extra Heavy Duty Shocks, 1966 - 78 Cadillac Eldorado
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 6/22/2017
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
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.
CADILLAC - Extra Heavy Duty Shocks add stability and control for Classic Cadillac cars
Posted by MARK on 6/5/2017
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
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
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
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 SHOCKS: 1971-721-72, Models N600 Sedan, Z600 Coupe, N360 Sedan, and Z360 Coupe
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 2 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 - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, Spring assist shocks, 1955-79 Classic T-bird Cars
Posted by Mark Lincenberg on 2/27/2016
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
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.
ELDORADO - Cadillac, Oldsmobile Toronado, Rear Horizontal, Shocks
Posted by Administrator on 3/25/2015
to Hard to Find Shock Blogs
Why do they have horizontally mounted shocks on rear of
1966 - 70 Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado?