Universal ShockWaves

The ShockWave mounts just like a conventional coilover and replaces both the coil spring and the shock absorber. It is available in several different airspring styles and shock lengths to fit nearly any application.

Universal ShockWaves comes in a variety of mounting and ride height options, making them a perfect solution for your custom project. First you will need to choose the ShockWave best suited for your vehicle's load capacity; then you will need to choose compression and extended shock lengths. Choose from the options below:

The difference between ShockWave series

1000 Series

The 1000 series double convoluted ShockWave, with its shorter stroke and larger diameter will have a larger load capacity and spring rate that is appropriate for the front of most vehicles. It is also a progressive spring, which means that the further it is compressed, the firmer the spring rate. This progressive spring rate helps the vehicle ride very comfortably at a normal ride height and still offer great handling when the spring is compressed farther, such as a tight turn.

104 Series

The 104mm ShockWave combines the load capacity of the double convoluted ShockWave with the stroke and linear spring rate of the rolling sleeve ShockWave. It is used in the front of some vehicles to further improve ride quality, and in the rear of some very heavy vehicles to increase load capacity. It is exactly the same overall diameter as the 6.5" diameter double convoluted ShockWave.

7000 Series

The 7000 and 8000 series ShockWave, with a smaller diameter and longer stroke will have a less load capacity and a softer spring rate that is appropriate for the rear of most vehicles with a solid rear axle. The spring rate and load capacity is infl uenced by the profi le of the lower piston. A straight piston will offer a very linear, or constant spring rate throughout its travel. A tapered lower piston will result in a more progressive spring rate much like the double convoluted airspring.

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1000 Series ShockWave

Front

Diameter and load capacity:
6.5" diameter = 2140 lbs. at 100 psi

Recommended Applications:
Independent front and/or Independent rear installations on vehicles weighing 1500-2500 lbs. per axle. NOT recommended for solid axle rear applications... not enough travel, too much load capacity.

Shop for 1000 Series ShockWaves:
Each part number links to the appropriate product to add to your shopping cart. [Click Here] For a list of the differences between shock series.

104 Series ShockWave

Front

Diameter and load capacity:
6.5" diameter = 2010 lbs. at 100 psi

Recommended Applications:
Independent front and / or Independent rear installations on vehicles weighing 1200-2000 lbs. per axle. NOT recommended for solid axle rear applications... not enough travel, too much load capacity.

Shop for 1000 Series ShockWaves:
Each part number links to the appropriate product to add to your shopping cart. [Click Here] For a list of the differences between shock series.

7000 Series ShockWave

Rear

Diameter and load capacity:
4" diameter = 780 lbs. at 100 psi

Recommended Applications:
Solid rear axle: Rear axle weight is less than 1500lbs. NOT recommended for IFS installations... not enough load capacity

Shop for 1000 Series ShockWaves:
Each part number links to the appropriate product to add to your shopping cart. [Click Here] For a list of the differences between shock series.

8000 Series ShockWave

Rear

Diameter and load capacity:
5" diameter = 1200 lbs. at 100 psi

Recommended Applications:
Solid rear axle: Rear axle weight is 1500-2400lbs. NOT recommended for IFS installations... not enough load capacity

Shop for 1000 Series ShockWaves:
Each part number links to the appropriate product to add to your shopping cart. [Click Here] For a list of the differences between shock series.

General Terms to Know:

Compressed Length

This is the measurement from the two mounting points when the suspension is fully compressed.

Ride Length

This is the distance between the two mounting points when the vehicle is at the height it is intended to be driven

Extended Length

This is the length between the mounting points when the suspension is at full extension

Mounting Style