{"product_id":"ridetech-55-57-chevy-front-hq-series-shockwaves-pair-1","title":"Ridetech 1955-1957 Bel Air with stock arms Front HQ ShockWaves","description":"\u003ch4\u003eRidetech Front HQ ShockWaves for 1955-1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 210, and 150\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ridetech Front HQ ShockWaves, MPN 11012401, ship as Ridetech part number 11012401 and bring bolt-on air ride suspension to the front of a 1955-1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 210 (Two-Ten), or 150 (One-Fifty) running stock front control arms. Each ShockWave combines a 24-position rebound-adjustable monotube shock with an integrated air spring in a single unit, giving instant, adjustable ride height along with coilover-style handling. This kit is designed for use with stock lower control arms and does not include the air compressor or control system needed to operate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated air spring and shock in a single ShockWave unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-position rebound adjustment for tunable damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube design with 1.834 inch piston and 5\/8 inch shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolts to factory front control arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair, both front corners, under Ridetech part number 11012401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1955-1957 Chevrolet Bel Air \/ 210 (Two-Ten) \/ 150 (One-Fifty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11012401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetailer SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRID11012401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHQ Series, 24-position rebound adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShock Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonotube, 1.834 in piston, 5\/8 in shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, both front corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock (OEM) front lower control arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 HQ Series front ShockWave air spring and shock units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Ridetech\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidetech engineers air suspension, coilovers, and chassis components in the USA and tests every system on real vehicles for classic muscle cars, trucks, and modern performance vehicles. Kit 11012401 is part of Ridetech's Tri-Five Chevrolet suspension lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ridetech-55-57-chevy-front-musclebar-must-use-strongarms\"\u003eRidetech Front MUSCLEbar Sway Bar for 1955-1957 Chevy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ridetech-55-57-chevy-front-lower-strongarms-for-use-with-shockwaves-or-coilovers\"\u003eRidetech Front Lower StrongArms for 1955-1957 Chevy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit include the air compressor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. An air compressor and control system are required to operate the ShockWaves and are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this with aftermarket front control arms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This kit is designed for use with the stock (OEM) front lower control arms only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 24-position rebound adjustment do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lets you tune how quickly the shock extends after compression, from a comfort-oriented setting to a firmer setting that reduces body float.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sold individually or as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes 2 ShockWaves, enough for both front corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit a 1955-1957 wagon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the front ShockWaves fit 1955-1957 Bel Air, 210, and 150 body styles, including wagons, since front suspension geometry is shared across the platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the shock body construction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ShockWave uses a monotube design with a 1.834 inch piston and 5\/8 inch shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this lower or raise my ride height?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide height is fully adjustable by air pressure, so you can raise or lower the front within the ShockWave's travel range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs welding required to install this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ShockWaves bolt to the factory front control arm mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise the vehicle and support the front on jack stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the front wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the front lower control arms before disconnecting the factory shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory front shock and spring assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the ShockWave onto the stock lower control arm and upper shock mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque all mounting hardware to the specification in the installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the air line to the push-to-connect fitting on each ShockWave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat on the opposite side, then cycle the suspension and check clearance before driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including those known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridetech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46403936026703,"sku":"RID11012401","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/ridetech-55-57-chevy-front-hq-series-shockwaves-pair-ridetech.jpg?v=1786566046","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/ridetech-55-57-chevy-front-hq-series-shockwaves-pair-1","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}