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Ridetech HQ Series Rear ShockWaves 5.2" Stroke Diameter Sleeve 4-Link Buick | Chevrolet 1962-2002
$945.00

RideTech HQ Series ShockWaves - Model 21150701

Upgrade your ride with the RideTech HQ Series ShockWaves, specifically designed for a variety of classic vehicles including the Chevrolet Camaro (1967-1969, 1970-1981), Ford Mustang (1964-1970), and Pontiac Firebird (1967-1969, 1970-1981). This innovative shock and air spring assembly features a patented "shock-within-a-spring" design, merging advanced technology with performance you can trust on the road and at car shows.

Key Features:

  • 24-Position Rebound Adjustment: Tailor the shock settings to match your driving style and the demands of your vehicle.
  • Durable Construction: Built with a monotube design, large 1.834" pistons, and robust 5/8" shafts for long-lasting performance.
  • Impact-Forged Bodies: Designed to withstand the rigors of both street and track driving.
  • 1,000,001 Mile Warranty: Enjoy peace of mind with an exceptional warranty that reflects RideTech's commitment to quality.

Specifications:

  • Compressed Length: 11.85"
  • Ride Height: 14" - 14.75"
  • Extended Length: 16.4"
  • Diameter: 4"
  • Load Capacity: 780 lbs at 100 psi
  • Bearing Type: Teflon Lined (Includes spacers for 1/4" wide brackets and 1/2" or 5/8" bolts)
  • Airline Size: 1/4"

Fitment:

  • Buick Apollo 1973-1974
  • Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1969
  • Chevrolet Camaro 1970-1981
  • Chevrolet Chevy II 1962-1968
  • Chevrolet Nova 1969-1974
  • Chevrolet S10 1982-2002
  • Ford Falcon 1961-1965
  • Ford Mustang 1964-1970
  • GMC S15 1982-1990
  • GMC Sonoma 1991-2002
  • Mercury Cougar 1967-1970
  • Oldsmobile Omega 1973-1974
  • Pontiac Acadian 1962-1971
  • Pontiac Firebird 1967-1969
  • Pontiac Firebird 1970-1981
  • Pontiac Ventura 1971-1974

Customer Feedback:

Many users appreciate the adjustable ride height feature, allowing for quick changes based on driving conditions. The smooth handling and improved stability have made a noticeable difference in performance, particularly for those who participate in both daily driving and competitive events.

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Vehicle
1973-1974
Buick Apollo
1987-1994
Chevrolet Blazer
1967-1981
Chevrolet Camaro
1962-1968
Chevrolet Chevy II
1983-1986
Chevrolet K5 Blazer
1969-1974
Chevrolet Nova
1982-2002
Chevrolet S10
1961-1965
Ford Falcon
1964-1970
Ford Mustang
1983-1990
GMC Jimmy
1982-1990
GMC S15
1991-2002
GMC Sonoma
1967-1970
Mercury Cougar
1973-1974
Oldsmobile Omega
1967-1981
Pontiac Firebird
1971-1974
Pontiac Ventura

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About RideTech

Ridetech manufactures exciting suspension systems that improve the handling and ride quality of your muscle car, truck, Corvette, or hot rod. From restorations and show cars, to high-speed autocross and track day cars, Ridetech offers a wide range of premium products including air suspension systems (air ride), coil-overs, shock absorbers, coil, and leaf springs, tubular control arms, roll bars, sway bars and much more.

Being a Hot Rodder is more than parts and problem solving, if you are one too, then you already know what we mean. It is a lifestyle and a passion, and it is built on sharing with friends. Being a Hot Rodder means you never enter any town as a stranger, you always have fellow enthusiast to sit down with and feel at home. This is why we spend so much of our time and resources on attending events, we want to meet you and hear about your story – even if you aren’t a customer, even if you buy someone else’s product… 

Our approach to problem-solving, “can-do” perspective and relationship-driven business tactics have provided openings into many areas of business including agriculture, commercial transport, and defense projects as well… but at the core, we remain true to who we are – we are Hot Rodders.

Technology

RideTech greatly improves the ride quality and handling performance of your late model muscle car. Choose coil-over suspension, air suspension or monotube shock absorber upgrades. RideTech’s engineering team starts from the ground up with impact forged aluminum shock absorbers bodies that are vastly superior, with respect to quality, to anything offered from the factory. As such, RideTech offers an unbeatable 1,000,001 mile warranty. Like high-end exotics and race cars, RideTech shocks are monotubes. The design provides precision rebound and compression control as well as enhanced reliability. 

Coil-overs are popular upgrades for Mustangs Camaros and LX muscle. A Coilover is simply a shock surrounded by a coil spring; it places the shock and coil in one linear unit. A Coilover is a simple solution for most suspension designs, but can often be difficult to understand what you need. Fortunately, RideTech has your back with 21 years of suspension development.

Choosing a coil-over begins with two important decisions. The first is choosing the function of your vehicle. If you are building a performance car, then you will want a coil-over that has an adjustable shock. This allows the driver to tweak the “stiffness” of the suspension with a twist of a knob located on the shock. This adjustment knob controls the shock valving which controls the damping of the coil-over. This is a huge benefit for drivers who want to fine-tune their performance for the track, autocross, or the road. 

The second most important decision in choosing a coil-over is finding your desired spring rate for the coil spring. Spring rate is the force required to compress a spring 1″ and is an important factor in how comfortable your car rides and your ride height. RideTech has worked out ideal spring rates for your vehicle and intended driving style.

Product Line

RideTech offers a wide range of products for street rods and one-off custom cars with fabricated chassis including coil-over suspension, air suspension, and shocks. The world's greatest custom car builders choose RideTech suspension for exceptional handling and ride quality.

Complete Air Suspension, Coil-over Kits, and Conventional Streetgrip Suspension System for your classic muscle car and cruiser. 

RideTech offers high-performance suspension components for all generations of Corvettes including coil-over conversions, shock upgrades, sway bars, and even MagneTuner, a plug N play controller for Magneride-equipped C7 Corvettes. A RideTech exclusive, our Track1 line of ultra-high-performance suspension components for C2/C3 Corvettes are proven race winners. The Track 1 line includes extreme duty IRS components as well as upgraded spindles with C7 Corvette bearing packs. Everything is designed to work with stock Corvette frames.

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