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Ridetech HQ Series Single Adjustable Shock Eye 7.55" Stroke Rear AMC AMX | Buick Electra 1959-2002
$255.00

RideTech HQ Series Shock Absorbers (Part #22189854)

Upgrade your ride quality and handling with the RideTech HQ Series Shock Absorbers, designed specifically for classic American muscle cars like the AMC AMX (1968-1970) and Chevrolet Camaro (1982-2002). These shock absorbers are the heart of your suspension system, controlling the oscillations of your vehicle's springs to maintain optimal tire contact with the road.

Key Features

  • Monotube Design: This advanced design allows for a larger piston and more precise valving, delivering superior damping and reliability compared to traditional twin-tube shocks.
  • Rebound Adjustable: Tailor your ride to your preferences with adjustable rebound settings, giving you control over your vehicle's performance.
  • Durable Construction: Built with impact-forged, hard-anodized bodies and heavy-duty shafts, these shocks are made to withstand the rigors of the road.
  • Unmatched Warranty: With an industry-leading 1,000,001-mile warranty, you can trust in the longevity and reliability of these shock absorbers.

Specifications

  • Compressed Length: 12.65 inches
  • Ride Height: 17 inches
  • Extended Length: 20.2 inches

Fitment

The RideTech HQ Series Shock Absorbers are compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including:

  • AMC AMX (1968 - 1970)
  • AMC Javelin (1968 - 1974)
  • Buick Electra (1959 - 1960)
  • Buick Estate Wagon (1959 - 1960)
  • Buick Invicta (1959 - 1960)
  • Buick LeSabre (1959 - 1960)
  • Chevrolet Camaro (1982 - 2002)
  • Ford Country Sedan (1965 - 1972)
  • Ford Country Squire (1965 - 1972)
  • Ford Custom (1965 - 1972)
  • Ford Custom 500 (1965 - 1972)
  • Ford Galaxie (1965 - 1967)
  • Ford Galaxie 500 (1965 - 1972)
  • Ford LTD (1965 - 1972)
  • Ford Ranch Wagon (1965 - 1972)
  • Ford Ranchero (1966 - 1979)
  • Mercury Breezeway (1965 - 1967)
  • Mercury Colony Park (1965 - 1972)
  • Mercury Commuter (1965 - 1968)
  • Mercury Cougar (1974 - 1979)
  • Mercury Marauder (1965 - 1970)
  • Mercury Marquis (1967 - 1972)
  • Mercury Montclair (1965 - 1968)
  • Mercury Monterey (1965 - 1972)
  • Mercury Park Lane (1965 - 1968)
  • Pontiac Firebird (1982 - 2002)

Customer Insights

Users appreciate the noticeable improvement in ride comfort and handling precision after installing the RideTech HQ Series shocks. Many report a more stable driving experience, particularly when navigating corners or uneven surfaces, making these shocks a popular choice among classic car enthusiasts.

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Vehicle
1968-1970
American Motors AMX
1968-1974
American Motors Javelin
1959-1960
Buick Electra
1959-1960
Buick Estate Wagon
1959-1960
Buick Invicta
1959-1960
Buick LeSabre
1964-1969
Buick Sportwagon
1982-2002
Chevrolet Camaro
1969-1972
Ford Country Squire
1965-1967
Ford Galaxie
1968-1972
Ford Galaxie 500
1967-1972
Ford LTD
1969-1972
Ford Ranch Wagon
1966-1979
Ford Ranchero
1974-1979
Mercury Cougar
1969-1970
Mercury Marauder
1969-1972
Mercury Marquis
1965-1968
Mercury Montclair
1968-1972
Mercury Monterey
1965-1968
Mercury Park Lane
1966-1972
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
1982-2002
Pontiac Firebird

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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.

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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.

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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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