Technology has been the theme in the performance aftermarket for the last few years. Self-learning electronic fuel injection, computer controlled transmissions and voice activated navigation are now commonplace in today’s hot rods and muscle cars. Aftermarket suspension, however, has yet to benefit from advanced technologies found in today’s new cars. Until now…

RideTech is pleased to bring the latest in OEM shock technology to the hotrod market with their new RideTech Select series of shock dampers. The RideTech Select series is a steel body monotube damper with two sets of independent internal valving. With RideTech Select, you can choose between “cruise mode” with a soft compliant ride, or “sport mode” for performance handling - all at the touch of a switch.



The heart of the RideTech Select is two independent sets of electronically controlled valving inside the monotube damper. In default mode (no power applied), the lower valving stack is engaged and provides a very compliant and plush ride quality. When power is applied, through a dash mounted control panel, the upper valve stack is engaged to firm up the ride quality and provide extra cornering and handling performance, or to optimize ride quality when towing or carrying a heavy load such as passengers, luggage or a trailer.

This selectable valve technology has been refined and proven on many OEM vehicles over the past 9 years. RideTech now offers the ultimate solution to the ride quality and handling issues of the hotrod and trailering market.



RideTech has long been known for the ShockWave, a combination airspring and shock absorber. The RideTech Select series will be available as a ShockWave, a coilover, or a stand-alone shock with no surrounding spring.

RideTech Select Features:
• Electronically selectable soft or firm shock valving at the touch of a switch
• Proven, reliable OEM electronic damping technology now available to the hotrod market
• Steel monotube construction allows superior oil control over a wide range of road and track surfaces
• Available in Coilover, ShockWave, and stand alone configurations
• Durability proven to over 100,000 miles
• Instant response to valving changes [under 1 second]
• Perfect for vehicles that see radically changing loads and activities such as passengers, luggage, trailer towing, and Street/Track use