Product Summary

Modified, Stock Car, Twin Tube Shock Type, Painted

  • These AFCO fixed bearing shocks feature quality bearing ends that allow for free movement in applications where other mounts could be bound and reduce shock effectiveness
  • It has a sealed body and a twin-tube design
  • They can be used with or without Coilovers
  • You have the ability to mount them upside-down for reduced unsprung weight
  • Both the upper and lower shock mounts have a 1/2" spherical rod end
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Key Specs

Shock TypeTwin Tube
Shock AdjustabilityNon-Adjustable
Shock Body MaterialSteel
Body Diameter2"
Shock Body TypeSmooth
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AFCO 14972 Details

AFCO S-Series Fixed Bearing Shocks offer tremendous value by packaging race-proven design, proven value combinations, and durability in an economical, fixed bearing design that can be used with or without coilovers.

AFCO fixed bearing shocks feature quality bearing ends that allow for free movement in applications where other mounts could be bound and reduce shock effectiveness. The available standard valves, as well as split valves, allow for multiple tuning options with a simple shock swap.

  • Sealed body
  • Twin-Tube design
  • Can be used with or without coilovers
  • Can be mounted upside-down for reduced unsprung weight
  • Compressed Length: 14.75"
  • Extended Length: 23.50"
  • Stroke: 9"

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Item Details

Compressed Length: 14.75"
Extended Length: 23.50"
Comp. / Rebound: 7/2

Application

  • Dirt Modifieds
  • Recommended Swing Arm Twin Tube Shocks-Sealed Body
    • Left Rear
      • Slick Track Condition
  • Recommended 4-Link Twin Tube Shocks-Sealed Body
    • Left Rear (w/Spring Behind)
      • Base, Slick Track Condition

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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 14972 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #14972
BrandAFCO
Shock TypeTwin Tube
Shock AdjustabilityNon-Adjustable
Shock Body MaterialSteel
Body Diameter2"
Shock Body TypeSmooth
Shock Body SizeSmall Body
Shock Stroke Range9.00" to 9.99"
Compression Valving7
Rebound Valving2
Upper Shock Mount1/2" Spherical Rod End
Lower Shock Mount1/2" Spherical Rod End
Extended Length Range23.00" to 23.99"
Extended Length23.5"
Compressed Length Range14.00" to 14.99"
FinishPainted
Compressed Length14.75"
GENERAL
RebuildableNo
Schrader ValveNo
Shock Stroke9.00
Coil-Over CompatibleYes
Valve Positions7 compression - 2 rebound
Shock Eyelet Width0.625"
Bolt Hole Circle.500"
Hardware IncludedNo
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Ratings & Reviews

4.5

4 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers praise the product for its reliability, affordability, and versatility. They report that the shocks from Afco are efficient, with an extensive variety of shock rates unavailable in other brands. Significant mentions about the product's strength, credited to a larger shock main shaft, set it apart from competitors. Customers using it regularly, even in rough conditions such as racing, recommend it highly over other brands because of its performance and durability.

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5.0

a year ago

Jr

Ithaca New York

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Work great other than I broke them after I tore my rearend out of stock car bought another set works great

Would Recommend

Did the job

4.0

5 years ago

00

Mullins, SC

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I needed a couple of shocks to finish out the season. Great price and did the job.

Would Recommend

would buy them every time. perfect for our use

5.0

6 years ago

Eric

61739

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used on my daughters b mod

Would Recommend

Excellent shock

4.0

15 years ago

Lightning Rod Roy

White City, KS.

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Afco makes great shocks with a wide variety of shock rates that you can't find in some of the other brands. And making them with a larger shock main shaft for strength. Leave it to Speedway to sell great products at an affordable prices for the weekend racer. Thanks Speedway

Would Recommend

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