Product Summary

Buick, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Ford, Mercury

  • This 80/20 front shock allows the front to lift and hold under acceleration, which transfers weight to the rear tires and improves traction
  • The 10-Series gas pressure shocks are built with the valving you need for racing, but are assembled in a "stock" configuration body to meet most track rules
  • A split valve is engineered to offer additional tuning capabilities over the standard valving
  • Shock used on the front is engineered to promote weight transfer under acceleration
  • Built to the highest quality standards and will deliver the control you need to keep your tires planted and your horsepower working for you
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Key Specs

Shock TypeTwin Tube
Shock Body MaterialSteel
Body Diameter1.625"
Shock Body TypeSmooth
Shock Body SizeLarge Body
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AFCO 1022 Details

AFCO has been in the shock business for over 20 years and has incorporated their technological knowledge into this 10-Series street/strip/track shock.  This 80/20 front shock allows the front to lift and hold under acceleration, which transfers weight to the rear tires and improves traction.

Whatever your street stock choice, AFCO has the stock mount shock for you.  These 10-Series gas pressure shocks are built with the valving you need for racing, but are assembled in a "stock" configuration body to meet most track rules.  The split-valve shocks offer additional tuning capabilities over the standard valving. 

Available Split Valves - Part # 1061022 is a "split valve - easy up" shock used on the front to promote weight transfer under acceleration.  This will enhance forward traction.

AFCO K-Series shocks are built to the highest quality standards and will deliver the control you need to keep your tires planted and your horsepower working for you.

  • Compressed Length: 9.375"
  • Extended Length: 13.375"

Fits:

  • 1955-86 GM Full Midsize
  • 1955-57 Chevy
  • 1958-70 Impala
  • 1970-81 Camaro/Firebird
  • 1964-89 Chevelle/Monte Carlo
  • 1965-86 Ford Fullsize, Montego and Cougar

Item Details

Comp. Length: 9.375"
Extended Length: 13.375"
Comp/Rebound: 7/4

Application

BUICK
Century 1973 - 1986
Regal 1973 - 1986
CHEVY
Bel Air 1955 - 1957
Camaro 1970 - 1981
Chevelle 1964 - 1973
Del Ray 1957 - 1957
Impala 1958 - 1985
Malibu 1964 - 1967
Malibu 1973 - 1983
Monte Carlo 1970 - 1986
Nomad 1955 - 1957
One-Fifty Series 1955 - 1957
Two-Ten Series 1955 - 1957
FORD
Country Sedan 1965 - 1974
Country Squire 1965 - 1974
Custom 1965 - 1972
Custom 500 1965 - 1977
Galaxie 1965 - 1967
Galaxie 500 1965 - 1974
LTD 1966 - 1982
MERCURY
Cougar 1967 - 1986
Montego 1968 - 1976
OLDSMOBILE
Cutlass Supreme 1967 - 1986
PONTIAC
Firebird 1970 - 1981
Grand Prix 1962 - 1986

Warranty Information

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Speedway Motors cannot facilitate the return of defective Afco products as they have requested to handle these directly with the consumer. For defective product support and Return Authorization, please contact Afco at +1 (800)-632-2320.

AFCO 1022 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #1022
BrandAFCO
Shock TypeTwin Tube
Shock Body MaterialSteel
Body Diameter1.625"
Shock Body TypeSmooth
Shock Body SizeLarge Body
PositionFront
Compression Valving7
Rebound Valving4
Upper Shock MountSingle Stud
Lower Shock MountT-Bar
Extended Length Range13.00" to 13.99"
Extended Length13.38"
Compressed Length Range9.00" to 9.99"
FinishPainted
Compressed Length9.38"
GENERAL
Bushing MaterialRubber
Arm Length4.00"
Thread Length0.98"
NotesIncludes bushings. ROD END: USES 91032119 BUSHING AND 3/8-24 NUT KIT.
Sold in QuantityEach

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

11 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers highly recommend the product due to its high quality and affordability. The efficiency of this shock absorber has been reiterated numerous times, with several mentions of its excellent functionality and perfect fit. It notably improves vehicle handling and performances, especially in areas like corner entry, and gives more 'bite' under acceleration. Worked excellent in various vehicle types including classic cars and race cars. The product is celebrated for its effectiveness and consistency in performance, considerably enhancing the usability of the vehicles and customer satisfaction, distinguishing itself from its competitors.

4.8

11 reviews

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

does just what it said

Performed the same from hot laps to the feature does just what afco said it would gives more forward bite under acceleration great product for the price would recommend it to anyone

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

Yes

Great shock

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Good value for the price

5.0

6 months ago

Ash

Tulsa

Verified

Just what I needed, would definitely buy again. Afco shocks seem to be fairly decent for us budget racers!

Would Recommend

Yes

3.0

5 years ago

Mike

Hawesville ky

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Great shock

I have bought these several times

5.0

6 years ago

Mudslinger

Aitkin MN

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These are hard to beat for the price you pay

Would Recommend

Perfect fit.

5.0

8 years ago

MKS599

San Fran CA

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I put these into my 1965 Chevelle SS and they're perfect. I would recommend them.

Would Recommend

I would buy this product again

5.0

9 years ago

Dave

Chicago IL

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Works as it should

Would Recommend

Work good

5.0

10 years ago

2459mike

Warsaw IN

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Using on a 3400lbs Thunder car works great

Would Recommend

Works great

5.0

10 years ago

Xman

Wyoming

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Help the handling beond expectations

Would Recommend

does just what it said

5.0

10 years ago

Hillbilly

McNeill, Ms.

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Performed the same from hot laps to the feature does just what afco said it would gives more forward bite under acceleration great product for the price would recommend it to anyone

Would Recommend

I would buy this shock again

5.0

11 years ago

Stock car 16

San Pierre In.

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I use it on my 81 regal stock car it really seems to help on corner entry and gives good bite on exit it is a all around great shock for me

Would Recommend

Good shock for the money

5.0

12 years ago

Hoss1340

Undisclosed

Verified

I use this shock on a Gasser quick to lift slow to come down. They work great

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

3 Questions • 3 Answers

For a mid-performance,small block, gm A-body street car with stock springs and speedway upper & lower tubular control arm kit ,that gets cruised & driven hard, what front shocks would you prefer a afco 1020,1021,or a 1022? or pros? Thanks

by Zach

• 8 years ago

1 answer

should put this shock on left or right front

by mr flyin 11

• 10 years ago

1 answer

are street/strip shocks okay for long trips ?

by jimbo

• 15 years ago

1 answer

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