New Shocks

Azreloader · Post by **Azreloader** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 11:50 am

OK, new product question time. Has anyone heard, seen or otherwise gained any information on the new odd road shocks from Gabriel?

They're called Max Control and they are a Gas/Hydraulic hybrid for maximum comfort on road and extra control off road.

My truck just turned a year old so I thought I'd get it some new shocks!

a2b · Post by **a2b** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 1:17 pm

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 1:22 pm

We have lots of odd roads around here

didn't know there was a shock specifically designed for them.

The Gabriel Shocks Look pretty good, but I couldn't find any design specs that included the piston valving.

The monotube design has improved cooling characteristics, and gas charging does allow for better response. The boot is a good idea to prevent dirt and damage to the piston rod and seal.

With the rebate they are $10 each cheaper than the Bilsteins

The old Gabriel Hijackers are the only ones I have had any experience with and they were OK , but shock tech. has come a long way since then.

Any shock will be a improvement over stock.

Personally I would spend the extra for a set of Bilsteins (truly a lifetime shock) but those do look better than some of the other shocks on the market.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 4:26 pm

HenryJ wrote:We have lots of odd roads around here didn't know there was a shock specifically designed for them.

The Gabriel Shocks Look pretty good, but I couldn't find any design specs that included the piston valving.

The monotube design has improved cooling characteristics, and gas charging does allow for better response. The boot is a good idea to prevent dirt and damage to the piston rod and seal.

With the rebate they are $10 each cheaper than the Bilsteins

The old Gabriel Hijackers are the only ones I have had any experience with and they were OK , but shock tech. has come a long way since then.

Any shock will be a improvement over stock.

Personally I would spend the extra for a set of Bilsteins (truly a lifetime shock) but those do look better than some of the other shocks on the market.

Gabriel Hijackers? Did the car you had those on also have an 8-Track by chance?

Post by **HenryJ** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 4:33 pm

GaryH wrote:Gabriel Hijackers? Did the car you had those on also have an 8-Track by chance?

Yes, it did as a matter of fact

and AM/FM stereo sound

Oops! I'm dating myself again

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 4:41 pm

HenryJ wrote:
GaryH wrote:Gabriel Hijackers? Did the car you had those on also have an 8-Track by chance?
Yes, it did as a matter of fact and AM/FM stereo sound

Oops! I'm dating myself again

That's Ok, I have a Victrola upstairs!

Azreloader · Post by **Azreloader** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 4:45 pm

I had Hijackers too.......on my 65 Malibu SS!!!!!

and yes an 8-Track player too!

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 5:35 pm

Come to think of it, I don't know that I ever had an 8-Track. Whoops, yes I did. It was hung under the dash of my '63 Impala SS 409.

Couldn't afford Hijackers though.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 5:40 pm

Oh, and allow me to try to get the subject back on topic. I took my truck on it's first real off road outting and have determined that my stock OEM shocks are completely trash at 30k miles. Any resonably inexpensive suggestions? I figure I'll probably get a lift kit this summer and it'll probably come with shocks (or do they?) so I'm debating on just holding off or buying something cheap for the interim.

Crew02 · Post by **Crew02** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 3:15 pm

I had a 69 Mustang with Highjackers, Sticker on the window. Also had Big Boss tires on the rear!

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