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supercheeep sale on gabriel shocks
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 7:47 pm
by Bluey
ok, saw this on telly short while ago. apparantly are having 20% off gabriel shocks.
so, does anyone know if this applies to the 4wd shocks, think they are called blue ryder and another one, know its white
and ..... are they any good ???
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:06 pm
by ianmc
I have set of 4 on my Triton 4wd. They seem to work fine and are larger diameter than Fireflex I used to have.
Only done a few 100's kms so no long term experience.
Mine are white gas pressure & I paid $69.95 and a week or so later found they were 20% off. Thats life!
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:07 pm
by ianmc
I have set of 4 on my Triton 4wd. They seem to work fine and are larger diameter than Fireflex I used to have.
Only done a few 100's kms so no long term experience.
Mine are white gas pressure & I paid $69.95 and a week or so later found they were 20% off. Thats life!
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:12 pm
by Bluey
cool, so they are the "gas ryder lt"? and bought from supercheep? or ???
found old catalog, was quoted $435 for 4 of these for hilux year ago. $69.95 sounds good to start off with
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:54 pm
by ianmc
Yep, they were gas & from supercheap.
If I was going for long term shocks again I would shell out for some Konis. Having said that I do not know their current price but they are adjustable & VERY durable & can be reconditioned.
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 10:01 pm
by Nev62
With all the $$$$ spent on mods, why scrimp on shocks? Just curious as I need new ones too and was looking at the RS5000 rancho's $135AUD each from the local guys or $259US for 4 including freight.
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2004 5:30 pm
by banjodog
The Gabriel Blue Ryders are 41mm bore and having checked out the others from ARB, TJM, Pedders, Monroe Magnums and other re-badged ones from 4wd shops the Gabriel came out the best value for (my) money and a strong gas pressure (good for my worn leafs).
The buy 3 and the 4th for free late last year deal from Super Cheap Auto - $99.50 each (QLD). None of the other dealers could/would match that anyway.
So far v good performance but its best to replace the shocks every 50,000 anyway to maintain efficency. Couldn't see buying (as advertised) upwards of $210 each for a Mexican brand shockie with less than average size and performance compared the the Gabriel.
The Gabriel's are USA made. Next time the Rancho 5000 at ~$125 delivered but they are foam not gas. But that's some years away!
Later.