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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! :lol:
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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.

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



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



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Hijackers!

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



and yes an 8-Track player too! :roflmao:
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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. :evil:



Couldn't afford Hijackers though.
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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.
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I had a 69 Mustang with Highjackers, Sticker on the window. Also had Big Boss tires on the rear!
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