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Everything you need to install it right and tune it better.
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Installation Instructions
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Enter corner weight, motion ratio and target frequency to pick the right spring.
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Extended, compressed and mount dimensions for every ShockWave, HQ and TQ Series damper.
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Step-by-step installs and damper tuning walkthroughs from the shop floor.
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Geometry, alignment specs, air management wiring and more, written by the engineers.
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Answers to the questions our tech line hears every day.
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From the engineering team.
- Alignment
Recommended alignment specs after lowering a 2015–2026 F-150
4 min read
- Air Management
RidePro E5 height sensor placement and calibration
7 min read
- Coil-Overs
Setting rebound on HQ and TQ Series dampers: a street-first method
5 min read
- Geometry
Why camber gain matters more than drop on a first-gen Camaro
6 min read
- Installation
Torque specs and thread locker guide for Ridetech control arms
3 min read
- Trucks
Traction bars: when you need them and how to preload them
4 min read
FAQs
Straight answers.
- Will lowering my truck affect towing?
- Our rear air assist and load-leveling systems restore ride height under load. Systems are rated to factory payload when installed with the recommended components.
- What is the difference between HQ and TQ Series?
- HQ Series is single-adjustable rebound, tuned for street and occasional track use. TQ Series is triple-adjustable (rebound, low- and high-speed compression) for competition.
- Do I need an alignment after install?
- Yes. Every system changes ride height and geometry. We publish recommended alignment specs for each application.
- What does the 1,000,001-mile warranty cover?
- Every Ridetech shock and ShockWave, for as long as you own the vehicle. Contact tech support with your order number to start a claim.
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