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Shock absorbers GABRIEL or OLD MAN EMU
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I used a set of Gabriel Shocks for the front and back of my 98 LX, they are spring assisted load shocks. Super cheap, but it's been 5 years and they are still going strong.
Pros: still going strong
Cons: super cheap
I put some Gabriels on my beater 2004 and really like them. Got 30k on them and still ride nice.
Pros: ride nice
Mileage: 30000 km
I used Gabriel's on front and KYB in the back. I also replaced the sway bar links. They were busted and rusted out/seized to strut.
Pros: replaced sway bar links
Cons: busted and rusted
Yeah OME’s for a good softer ride in an XJ but best option, best value and more available is Bilstein 5100s. Lots of great reviews of them
Pros: good softer ride
Vehicle:
Jeep
These Gabriels are tight. The rear feels a little on the stiff side, but they should soften in a couple thousand miles. They seem really well made, too. The shroud covering the piston seems stout and they came with nice bushings. The stock KYBs were absolutely shot, but they gave it their best try.
Pros: well made, nice bushings
Cons: rear feels stiff
I chose the BP-51s for multiple reasons. First off I wanted external reservoir shocks for the cooling advantages, as I love to bomb trails. I also wanted something that was adjustable... I took these on a wash boarded road yesterday and the ride quality was insane.
Pros: insane ride quality
I like Gabriel shocks. Gabriel offers one of the most extensive light vehicle product lines in the aftermarket. Not to mention the most durable, too
Pros: most durable
I had Old Man Emu shocks and springs put in my 07 sport. The XREAS was sagging severely to the left and was leaking fluid.
Cons: XREAS sagging, leaking fluid
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
Glad you ruled out old man emu. I have them on my 100 and they are rough!
Cons: rough ride
Vehicle:
Toyota Land Cruiser
Depends on your priorities. I go KYB for a good mix. Monroe if I’m broke. Gabriel if I’m a masochist.
Pros: good mix
Cons: masochist
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