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A - Augie,
The
biggest mistake made when buying shocks for a street rod is buying a
shock that "fits".
There are
more important things to consider besides "fit". While looking
for shocks that meet your measurements I came across several shocks that
would fit. All but one were for much larger and heavier vehicles.
The
function of a shock is to control the release of the springs' energy.
Using a shock for a larger vehicle, say a 2 ton dump truck, may fit
but it's valving would be too strong to work with the lighter springs of
your '51. Too strong of valving will not allow the shock to do it's job
which will result in a stiff ride.
So more
important than being the correct length the shock must be designed
to work with the vehicle's springs. It is better to relocate the
shocks mounting points than to install shocks not designed to work with your
vehicle.
Another
equally important step in choosing shocks is to buy the best shock you
can afford. No other part can so quickly ruin the ride as a poor
fitting, incorrect, cheap shock. Many a ride problem is solved just by
having the customer change shocks.
Neither
Edelbrock nor Carrera offered a shock that will meet your requirements.
However,
QA1 offers a shock that can be adapted with the correct upper
stud mount that will bolt right into place.
The QA1
is a 12 way adjustable hydraulic shock which allows you to fine tune
with the shock on the vehicle.
The
QA1's are 149.95 each and the upper stud mount is 24.00 each.
And to
keep you matched front and rear, there is a QA1 for the front, also at
149.95 each.
Prices do
not include shipping. In order to provide a shipping price we need the
Zip Code to where your order will be sent to.
Mike
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