STUDEBAKER - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Studebaker Cars

Posted by MARK on 1/21/2020 to Shock Blog
STUDEBAKER - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Studebaker Cars
Classic Studebaker 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")

PONTIAC - extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Pontiac Cars

Posted by MARK on 1/21/2020 to Shock Blog
PONTIAC - extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Pontiac Cars
Classic Pontiac 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")

PLYMOUTH - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Plymouth Cars

Posted by MARK on 1/21/2020 to Shock Blog
PLYMOUTH - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Plymouth Cars
Classic Plymouth 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")

OLDSMOBILE, extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Oldsmobile Cars

Posted by MARK on 1/21/2020 to Shock Blog
OLDSMOBILE, extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Oldsmobile Cars
Classic Oldsmobile 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")

MERCURY, extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Mercury Cars

Posted by MARK on 1/21/2020 to Shock Blog
MERCURY, extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Mercury Cars
Classic Mercury 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")

LINCOLN, extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Lincoln Cars

Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020 to Shock Blog
LINCOLN, extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Lincoln Cars
Classic Lincoln 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")

FORD - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Ford Cars

Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020 to Shock Blog
FORD - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Ford Cars
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")

DODGE - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Dodge Cars

Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020 to Shock Blog
DODGE - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Dodge Cars
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 Shock Blog
CHRYSLER - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Chrysler Cars
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 Shock Blog
CHEVY - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Chevy's
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")

BUICK - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Buicks

Posted by MARK on 1/20/2020 to Shock Blog
BUICK - Extra heavy duty shocks to handle the weight of Classic Buicks
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 Shock Blog
AMC - AMERICAN, Front shocks, 1958, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, Tech Tip
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 to Shock Blog
CADILLAC- Original Ride - Hydraulic Shocks provide a smooth, soft, Classic Cadillac feel
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
video - A-1 SHOCK ABSORBER COMPANY, since 1936.
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 Shock Blog
OLDSMOBILE, Rear Spring assist shocks for classic Oldsmobile cars, 1951 - 1979
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 Shock Blog
SHOCKS, by Length and Mounting for Classic, Vintage, Custom, Cars, Pickups, & Trucks
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 Shock Blog
OLDSMOBILE - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1951-79 Classic Oldsmobile cars
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 Spring Blog
FORD - Coil Springs, Stock, raised, lowered, 1949-64 Classic Ford - application chart
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 Shock Blog
HYDRAULIC vs. GAS CHARGED SHOCKS.  Which are better and why?
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 Shock Blog
Air Shocks vs. Spring assisted, coil over, load leveler, or load carrying shocks
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 Spring Blog
FORD - REAR LEAF SPRINGS, 1928-48,  with OEM part numbers
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 Spring Blog
FORD - FRONT LEAF SPRINGS, 1928-48, APPLICATION LISTINGS
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 Shock Blog
FORD - Air Shocks, Rear Air shock kits, 1959-64 Classic Ford Galaxie cars
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 Shock Blog
MERCEDES BENZ - Rebuilding 1956 tube shocks

We undertook a challenge in rebuilding the front and rear tube shocks
for a 1956 Mercedes Benz 190SL.
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