GABRIEL 85188 Suspension Shock Absorber - Solid Steel Eye Rings & 360 Degree Arc-Welded End Mounts

Manufacturer

GABRIEL

Product Description

FleetLine Heavy Duty Shock Absorber

Features & Benefits

• Piston seal design stabilizes internal pressure during repeated compression cycles
• Shock oil formulation limits fade during sustained high-temperature operation
• Chrome rod surface promotes smooth seal contact for extended service life
• End mounts treated to withstand corrosive roadway chemicals and moisture
• Rebound stop minimizes overextension that could stress connected suspension parts

FleetLineTM Shocks – Commercial Truck and Trailer Shocks (85000 series) - Added durability makes the Fleetline™ 85000 series the standard heavy duty product for today’s low friction suspension. Designed as a direct replacement for the original equipment shock, FleetLine shock absorbers by Gabriel® provide a valving rate that compensates for initial truck suspension softening, providing performance that better matches the original ride. Built with original equipment quality components and 10 stage valving to ensure superior performance throughout the life of the shock, it also reduces wear and tear on other costly suspension and vehicle parts. And like all Gabriel shocks and struts, FleetLine shocks feature a super-finished chrome piston rod for superior corrosion resistance and a leak-proof piston seal which extends product life. Unique pressurized piston seal design reduces force-velocity variabilities and self compensates for wear. Cold formed, 360 degree arc-welded eye-ring and mounts and a 1 5/8” bore provide improved durability. A hydraulic rebound stop, where required, prevents shocks from topping out and suspensions from overextending

Gabriel Suspension Shock Absorber

The Gabriel Suspension Shock Absorber is used on trucks that require enhanced suspension behavior during prolonged loads, uneven terrain movement, and extended time on paved highways. Its 1 5/8-inch bore increases fluid volume, helping the shock manage heat buildup during extended travel, while the bulged body further expands capacity for high-demand conditions. The cold-formed steel eye rings and fully arc-welded mounts are structured to resist deformation when exposed to continuous chassis motion. Additionally, its shock incorporates 10-stage valving for a predictable response as speed and road texture shift. The Gabriel 85188 supplies a resilient damping solution intended to guard vehicle components from unnecessary suspension stress.