Front shocks for Volare/Aspen?

Michael Beard · 01-05-2008, 10:12 PM

Are there any front shocks out there that will work on a Volare without fabrication? I thought I had heard that there was a Rancho shock that would work, but the closest thing on measurements I could find was the RS99764, but it says "spec" for the lower mount. Not sure what that means? Cross-reference shows it to be for a Jeep Liberty.

The stock Volare shock is a stud mount, both top and bottom, 10.67 extended, 7.06 compressed, 3.61 stroke. Just looking for a some semblance of an upgrade from my heavy-duty CARQUEST shocks!

aspen7709 · 01-07-2008, 12:30 PM

GOOD LUCK!!!!
In our experience NOBODY makes a shock anymore. You might try some of the street rod shops like Fatman or the Rod shop but right now nobody makes anything other than a stock replacement
I have a pair of the old Carrera adjustables from back in the day and they may as well be gold plated

Angelo Phillips and I have gone sofar as to look into having them custom made but with no success
all of the aftermarket companies-CE,lakewood,qa1 aldan etc lit them as the same as A-body which is wrong.
If you find some PLEASE post info because I know ALOT racers who would love to upgrade their's as well

as I said GOOD LUCK and happy hunting for your piece of unobtianium!

LNorton · 01-07-2008, 01:47 PM

Michael,

I would just call the manufactuers. QA1, Strange, Afco, etc. They might be able to hook you up.

aspen7709 · 01-07-2008, 06:12 PM

Michael,Angelo Phillips just came down to my shop today and let me know that Calvert will have shocks available in 4-6weeks so call cal tracs and put your name on the list.

Michael Beard · 01-07-2008, 06:52 PM

Sweet! Good ol' Angelo. :-) Tell him howdy.

Got a number for them?

Real Racer · 01-08-2008, 12:23 AM

http://www.calvertracing.com/

01-05-2008, 10:12 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Front shocks for Volare/Aspen? Are there any front shocks out there that will work on a Volare without fabrication? I thought I had heard that there was a Rancho shock that would work, but the closest thing on measurements I could find was the RS99764, but it says "spec" for the lower mount. Not sure what that means? Cross-reference shows it to be for a Jeep Liberty. The stock Volare shock is a stud mount, both top and bottom, 10.67 extended, 7.06 compressed, 3.61 stroke. Just looking for a some semblance of an upgrade from my heavy-duty CARQUEST shocks! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-07-2008, 12:30 PM	#2
aspen7709 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sunny,az Posts: 165 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front shocks for Volare/Aspen? GOOD LUCK!!!! In our experience NOBODY makes a shock anymore. You might try some of the street rod shops like Fatman or the Rod shop but right now nobody makes anything other than a stock replacement I have a pair of the old Carrera adjustables from back in the day and they may as well be gold plated Angelo Phillips and I have gone sofar as to look into having them custom made but with no success all of the aftermarket companies-CE,lakewood,qa1 aldan etc lit them as the same as A-body which is wrong. If you find some PLEASE post info because I know ALOT racers who would love to upgrade their's as well as I said GOOD LUCK and happy hunting for your piece of unobtianium!

01-07-2008, 01:47 PM	#3
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Front shocks for Volare/Aspen? Michael, I would just call the manufactuers. QA1, Strange, Afco, etc. They might be able to hook you up. __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

01-07-2008, 06:12 PM	#4
aspen7709 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sunny,az Posts: 165 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front shocks for Volare/Aspen? Michael,Angelo Phillips just came down to my shop today and let me know that Calvert will have shocks available in 4-6weeks so call cal tracs and put your name on the list.

01-07-2008, 06:52 PM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Front shocks for Volare/Aspen? Sweet! Good ol' Angelo. :-) Tell him howdy. Got a number for them? __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-08-2008, 12:23 AM	#6
Real Racer Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 99 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Front shocks for Volare/Aspen? http://www.calvertracing.com/