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Non-Adjustable And Double Adjustable Struts Eliminator Twin-Tube Adjustable
For Mustang Drag Racing Shock Absorbers
Equally at home on the street or drag strip, AFCO Struts Shocks are especially built for drag racing and are avail-
use a coil-over design that provides precise ride height able in single adjustable (rebound) and double adjustable
adjustment for the desired stance. Struts include fully (rebound and compression) versions. Coil-over, bear-
optimized damping curves for improved weight trans- ing mount shocks have precise, “click” settings for easy,
fer and handling characteristics. Sold each, struts are repeatable adjustments. Sold individually with coil-over kit.
offered in non-adjustable or double adjustable versions. Springs are not included.
Double adjustable struts offer completely independent Comp. Ext. Suggested Installed
adjustments for compression and rebound. Struts are Part No. Stroke Length Length Spring Height Height
sold individually with coil-over kit. Coil-over springs must Single Adjustable Shock Absorbers
be purchased separately. AFC3875 7" 13.50" 20.50" 14" 15"-18"
Double Adjustable Shock Absorbers
Part No. Description AFC3840 4" 10.25" 14.25" 7"-8" 11"-12"
AFC30022 1979-04 Mustang Non-Adjustable Strut Assembly AFC3850 5" 11.50" 16.50" 10"-12" 13"-14"
AFC30030 1979-04 Mustang Double Adjustable Strut Assembly AFC3870 7" 13.50" 20.50" 14" 15"-18"
Accessory Components
AFC29022 1979-04 Mustang Coil-Over Kit Eliminator Stock Mount Double Adjustable
AFC40022 1979-89 Mustang Caster/Camber Plates Drag Racing Shock Absorbers
Infinitely adjustable, aluminum-bodied shocks offer lower
"Big Gun" Twin Tube Series internal friction, positive shock adjustment detents, improved
Drag Racing Rear Shock Absorbers linear valving and damping control. Eliminator shocks have
separate settings for rebound and compression. Sold individually,
Specifically valved for the rear of high horsepower ap- shocks are designed for stock mounting. Coil-over kit (AFC20124)
plications, twin tube coil-over shocks are ideal for small included where applicable. Springs not included.
or big tire cars that require a shock to control the “hit” to Comp. Ext.
the tire upon launch. Double adjustable, aluminum bodied Part No. Stroke Length Length Application(s)
shocks are well suited to Outlaw 10.5, Top Sportsman, Top Front Shock Absorbers
Dragster, Super Quick, etc. Sold individually with coil-over 1967-81 GM F-Body;
kit. Springs are not included. 1964-72 GM A-Body;
AFC3840F 4" 10.25" 14.25" 1968-79 GM X-Body;
Comp. Ext. Suggested Suggested
Part No. Stroke Length Length Spring Height Ride Height 1982-96 GM S-10;
AFC3850BG 5" 11.90" 16.90" 10"-12" 13.75"-14.75" 1972-80 Vega/Monza
1967-81
AFC3860BG 6" 13.00" 18.92" 12”-14" 14.75"-16.75" GM F-Body;
AFC3870BG 7" 13.90" 20.90" 14" 15.50"-18.50" 1964-88 GM
A/G-Body;
AFC3840F/BNC† 4" 10.25" 14.25"
Reactor Gas Series 1968-79
GM X-Body;
Drag Racing Shock Absorber AFC6845F 1982-96 GM S-10;
Single adjustable shocks are the economical 1972-80 Vega/Monza
alternative to fully double adjustable units. Designed for Rear Shock Absorber
the weekly bracket racer, gas mono-tube shocks allow 1967-69 GM F-Body;
adjusting rebound without affecting the compression 1982-02 GM F-Body;
1974-79 GM X-Body;
damping. Coil-over shocks, which fit the front of all AFC3870R 7" 13.50" 20.50" 1979-93
1967-81 GM F-body (Camaro/Firebird) and 1964-88 Ford Mustang;
GM A/G-body (Chevelle/Malibu/Skylark/Regal/Lemans/ 1979-86 Merc. Capri;
Cutlass), are sold with coil-over kit where applicable. 1967-79 Ford T-Bird
Springs must be purchased separately. † Shocks include BNC valving to better absorb impact after a wheel stand
launch.
Comp. Ext.
Part No. Stroke Length Length Applications
Front Shock Absorber Coil-Over Kits
1967-81 GM F-Body; Use with AFCO Big Gun, Reactor
AFC6845F* † 4" 10.20" 14.20"
1964-88 GM A/G-Body or Eliminator shock absorbers
* May be used as a coil-over shock with AFC20135D coil-over kit. and coil-over springs. Complete
† Front shocks include BNC valving to better absorb impact after a wheel with aluminum spring seat, ad-
stand launch. juster nut and snap ring. Kits are for
use with shocks built after 3/1/03
Coil-Over Adjuster Nut or using new style rod ends.
Part No. Description
Bearing Kit AFC20144 AFC20135 Coil Over Kit, Tapered Cone
Installs between the lower spring AFC20135D Coil-Over Kit, Flat Cone
seat and the bottom of the spring for
easier ride height adjustments. Sold in pairs. Spanner Wrench AFC20110
Relax the spring pressure and use the wrench
to adjust coil-over nuts. Fits all brands of shocks.
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