Gabriel Shocks for my 4R?
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Gabriel Shocks for my 4R?
I spent a bunch of time searching/reading about shocks and haven't found a good answer.... ...I need new shocks for my WIFE's 2000 Limted 4Runner. It's totally stock and will never see offroad.....unless driving across the front lawn is considered "offroad" !!! I read where everybody said to go with the Bils, but I know the wife will not like the ride...it'll be too stiff.
Anyway...My buddy at the local Carquest store has Gabriel Ultra's...they are priced under $185 for the set of 4. Seemed like a good price to me.
So....Does anybody know anything about Gabriels? I didn't see anything about them during my search...Any and all input is welcome!
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Anyway...My buddy at the local Carquest store has Gabriel Ultra's...they are priced under $185 for the set of 4. Seemed like a good price to me.
So....Does anybody know anything about Gabriels? I didn't see anything about them during my search...Any and all input is welcome!
Thanks
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I actually installed Gabriel shocks 2 days ago on my 90 4runner. Made a huge difference. Definetly improved the ride over speed bumps, and improved stability around corners. The old shocks were tokiko possibly the originals. 185 is a little high, I think autozone was 31.99 a shock.
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Just put the air version of the Gabriel shocks in my 2nd gen this weekend. Extremely easy install and worth the $60 (rear's only from Autozone). Air'ed them up; and no more rear sag for me.
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Originally Posted by 1stimeRunner
Just put the air version of the Gabriel shocks in my 2nd gen this weekend. Extremely easy install and worth the $60 (rear's only from Autozone). Air'ed them up; and no more rear sag for me.
Sorry for a stupid question,
But when you aired them up dose, it makes it stiffer ride or it only lift rear of the truck?
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If not going for anything 'special' (KYB, Bilstein, ....), IMHO, most of the others are similar...Gabriel, monroe...
I had bad luck with no names from NAPA, as they wore very quickly (on a diff vehicle)as opposed to the originals. I dont think you can go wrong with the Gabriels for the price - you will think the Gabriels are even better than they are if your existing shocks are shot. If they are not too bad - you may not notice a huge difference because they arent anything special. How many miles on the 4R?
I had bad luck with no names from NAPA, as they wore very quickly (on a diff vehicle)as opposed to the originals. I dont think you can go wrong with the Gabriels for the price - you will think the Gabriels are even better than they are if your existing shocks are shot. If they are not too bad - you may not notice a huge difference because they arent anything special. How many miles on the 4R?
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Sorry to bring back an old thread, but just wondering if the original poster installed the Gabriel Ultra's? If so, what is your impression?
I bought some Tokico TM's from ajusa.com, but just got an email saying the fronts are out of stock until late December. :rolleyes
I am just going to go with Gabriel Ultra's for a lot cheaper. Plus, they've got a lifetime warranty on those.
I bought some Tokico TM's from ajusa.com, but just got an email saying the fronts are out of stock until late December. :rolleyes
I am just going to go with Gabriel Ultra's for a lot cheaper. Plus, they've got a lifetime warranty on those.
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