1968-1972 GM A-Body | Front HQ Shockwaves For StrongArms

The ShockWave mounts just like a CoilOver and replaces the coilspring with an adjustable air spring for a huge range of tuning options.

This ShockWave requires a RideTech lower control arm to be installed on this vehicle. See the related lower StrongArm.

Our patented solution for a simplified air suspension system just keeps getting better. The ShockWave® mounts just like a Coil-over and replaces the coil spring with an adjustable air spring for a huge range of tuning options. It provides a simple, high-tech way to provide the ultimate in adjustable suspension design. With more configuration options than ever before, the ShockWave is the premier foundation for a Ridetech air suspension system.

Handling Quality Series ShockWave

The Handling Quality (“HQ”) series features single adjustable shock valving. It is housed in an impact forged monotube aluminum construction. The HQ series is available in a wide range of stroke lengths, and mounting styles to fit a large variety of applications.

Features:

Completely redesigned internal design

Aluminum impact forged construction allows leak free operation

Single adjustable shock valving

Available in a wide range of stroke lengths, and mounting styles to fit large variety of applications

Monotube design for superior oil control

Easy and precise valve adjustment with 26 rebound clicks

90 degree push to connect fittings for 1/4in. air line pre-installed.

Adjustability Provides More Options for Desired Driving Style and Loads

Do You Need Adjustable Shocks?

Everyone knows you need to hook up your horsepower to go fast. Since the shock absorber is really what controls how the suspension works, it plays a big role. Whether you’re running in a straight line or going around corners, it’s all about traction: traction going forward; traction going sideways. A drag-race car needs to come up softer and go down harder. A car that turns needs to minimize body roll. The requirements are different, but a shock that offers variable valving plus a wide range of travel can work effectively in both applications. Get an adjustable shock and tune it until it delivers the performance and/or ride quality that you want – then continue experimenting whenever track or road conditions change. If you want to take your street machine to the drag strip, you can make the front end fly up a little higher to transfer more weight and launch harder. If you want to autocross it, you can dial in the extra stiffness that makes it handle better. Dollar for dollar, we can’t think of anything that offers so much potential performance, or is so easy to install and adjust.

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VEHICLE FITMENT

BUICK GS       1970 - 1972

BUICK GS 350            1968 - 1969

BUICK GS 400            1968 - 1969

BUICK GS 455            1970 - 1972

BUICK SKYLARK       1968 - 1972

BUICK SPECIAL        1968 - 1969

BUICK SPORTWAGON        1968 - 1972

CHEVROLET CHEVELLE     1968 - 1972

CHEVROLET EL CAMINO   1968 - 1972

CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO         1970 - 1972

OLDSMOBILE 442      1968 - 1971

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS       1968 - 1972

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME           1968 - 1972

OLDSMOBILE F85      1968 - 1972

OLDSMOBILE VISTA CRUISER        1968 - 1972

PONTIAC       GRAND PRIX 1969 - 1972

PONTIAC       GTO    1968 - 1972

PONTIAC       LEMANS         1968 - 1972

PONTIAC       TEMPEST      1968 - 1970