gabriels vs kyb vs monroe shocks
- red_rocket
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gabriels vs kyb vs monroe shocks
Hi guys
after some advice on these shockies. personal experiences etc for my L wagon because if it was purely based on price i would of already made my decision. BUT i dont want to skimp and find the new shocks arent up to scratch!
for the rear shockies these three brands came within 30 bucks of each other so im happy to pay the most for the best although the fronts, the Gabriels were basically half price compared to the others?
are the Gabriels any good?
thanks
Scott
after some advice on these shockies. personal experiences etc for my L wagon because if it was purely based on price i would of already made my decision. BUT i dont want to skimp and find the new shocks arent up to scratch!
for the rear shockies these three brands came within 30 bucks of each other so im happy to pay the most for the best although the fronts, the Gabriels were basically half price compared to the others?
are the Gabriels any good?
thanks
Scott
- d_generate
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Do they do a Rancho for Subies? Best shocks I've ever had by a country mile, took many a 10 foot jump in my old Cruiser.
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- Captain Obvious
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not sure about the Gabriels but monres are shit, id stay with KYB that is what subaru use from factory!!
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gabriels are terrible. kybs
and no they dont do ranchos for subis.
if only they had the same selection for subarus as they do for big fourbys. EFS shocks rock my socks.
alex
and no they dont do ranchos for subis.
if only they had the same selection for subarus as they do for big fourbys. EFS shocks rock my socks.
alex
my07 Outback
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
- red_rocket
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looks like everyone concurs - Monroe front struts rubbish - and they were!!
Gabriels, oh there so damn soft, probably last fine if just on-road.
KYB - ah just magic. I really don't know why it took me 2 goes to get to
the right ones - but KYB not normally stocked by the locals.
However, I had replaced oem rear with a Monroe type, and they were real good, excellent in fact - still had em when lost the car.
They were Monroe long shocks or something - not available anymore anyway.
Gabriels, oh there so damn soft, probably last fine if just on-road.
KYB - ah just magic. I really don't know why it took me 2 goes to get to
the right ones - but KYB not normally stocked by the locals.
However, I had replaced oem rear with a Monroe type, and they were real good, excellent in fact - still had em when lost the car.
They were Monroe long shocks or something - not available anymore anyway.
- red_rocket
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