The Shock Absorber,direct Action, cataloged under National Stock Number 2510-01-218-8530, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2510 (Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Ford Motor Craft. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 2510-01-218-8530 |
| Primary Part Number | AW1 |
| Item Name | Shock Absorber,direct Action |
| FSC / FSG | 2510 / 25 — Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Craft |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nominal Extended Length | 20.120 INCHES IN |
| Piston End Nominal Inside Diameter | 0.625 INCHES IN |
| Cylinder End Connection Style | RING |
| Nominal Compressed Length | 12.250 INCHES IN |
| Protective Shield Type | DUST |
| Cylinder End Nominal Inside Diameter | 0.625 INCHES IN |
| Piston End Connection Style | RING |
| Operation Method | HYDRAULIC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| AW1 | Ford Motor Craft (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MB242146 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 2510-01-218-8530 is a Shock Absorber,direct Action, manufactured by Ford Motor Craft, classified under FSC 2510, Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components. Status: active.
NSN 2510-01-218-8530 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: AW1 (Ford Motor Craft).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6635-01-301-3685, 5930-01-344-3808. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for AW1: Nominal Extended Length: 20.120 INCHES IN; Piston End Nominal Inside Diameter: 0.625 INCHES IN; Cylinder End Connection Style: RING; Nominal Compressed Length: 12.250 INCHES IN. 8 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 2510-01-218-8530 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.