Shocks
#11
They are Gabriel brand shocks. I have never tried them personally. We sell quite a few with no complaints I have heard. Just my 2 cents.
#12
#13
I'll try and do some research for ya tonight at work.
#14
Ok, from what I gather, the red shocks (Guardians) are intended to passenger vehicles and/or to replace shocks for an OE feel. The black ones (Pro Guards) are intended for lights trucks and advertise a "larger diameter piston head" and "increased oil capacity to dissipate heat" Here is some more info:
http://www.gabriel.com/
http://www.gabriel.com/
#15
these shocks are for the 4x4 right? also the black ones do not have a dust cover over the top rod, is that important to keep debris out? i also noticed the black shock is stiffer/harder to compress, is this better for bouce control? thanks
#16
Yes, the shocks are for the 4x4. The dust cover is not that important IMO unless you plan on taking your truck off-road. Then, I would suggest getting a shock with a dust cover to help protect them from mud and other debris. Yes, the black shock is stiffer to provide better bounce control on heavier vehicles.
#17
so in your opinion, do you think the black stiffer ones would be better over the cheaper red shocks for my truck? my truck is a 95 S10 4x4 vortec automatic with a cap on the bed and extended cab. im guessing the truck is pretty heavy and could use the stiffer shocks. what you think?
#18
so is a 95 4x4 Vortec S10 pick up truck extended cab with a cap on it heavier than a 95 4x4 Vortec Blazer 4 door ?
#19
I would think the blazer would be heavier. But don't quote me on that. Yes, the stiffer shocks would probably be better.
#20
sorry to bother you again, but i just noticed that there is another front shock that your autozone lists for $32.99. Its a White colored shock that autozone sells also and they call it Gabriel Ultra, whats the difference between that and the cheaper $22.99 Gabriel black one?
thanks so much
Last edited by bigdaddykane93; 11-22-2009 at 12:29 PM. Reason: mispell