Gabriel Load Carrier Spring Assit Towing & Hauling Shocks

I installed these on my 2006 ford ranger. I honestly don't fot to measure the ride height before I swapped them out sonic don't know the exact amount but they definitely add so.e height back to the truck. Also the stiffened the rear end right up. Before when I got in the bed the truck would drop a couple of inches. Now it barely moves. I even loaded it with 12 4x4s and 12 2x4s the same day and the ride was so much better. I would recommend jacking the vehicle up and putting it on Jack stands on the frame rails so the rear end drops fully down. I did that and made installation super easy. I also sprained the bolts down with penetrating oil well in advance. As of right now I think it's a decent buy.

Worked perfectly, could not ask for a better install or leveling ride

I was very skeptical buying this. I saw people saying it fit a ranger and some saying it didn't. I have a: 98 Ford ranger XLT 2wd, 6ft bed with front spring suspension. These were a pain to install but I was able to do it with the factory bottle jack and some jack stands. I lifted the rear up by the diff. I placed a jaclstand with a pice of 2x4 on top under the frame on the side I am working on. I removed the tire. I slowly lowered the jacl. This allowed the rear to sag so I didn't have to depress the spring as much. My old shocks were shot so they came out easily. I mounted the top of the new shocks in place amd tightened it a few threads. I placed the bottle jack alittle forward of the bottom mount. The shock is still too long so I had to pry it so that it sat on top of the jack. I lifted the jack so it sat near where I needed it to be. I used a flat head to try and pry it into place and a Phillips to push through the bolt hole and then guide the mounting bolt through. Hopefully this quick writeup helps someone in the future. Car feels like it handles way better and it sits even. No more rear end sag. Will update later on longevity.

These did what I needed them to do adding stability while hauling. Overall the handling got tighter, truck is less loose feeling overall and more controlled ride. Does way better while hauling my dirtbike in the back. Easy install, jacked the ruck up to extend the suspension all the way before installing, took a slight bit of compressing to get on but was very doable. Ride is rougher overall as expected, but handles way better and does not feel sloppy like before. As for quality was surprised by the plastic spring retainer, that does not seem smart. We will see. I assume they have sold thousands of these so should be fine. Few hundred miles on them now and seem fine. Well worth it for my needs and stiffened the ride just like I needed.

The rear shocks for my 2001 Ford Ranger XLT came in today. And they are absolutely worth every dime. I mean I don't even think it took thirty minutes to install using a floor jack and a screwdriver. I didn't even jack the truck up. The already has a 4" lift kit but the shocks raised up a little bit more. Just took for test ride and she's tight!.. Don't hesitate just get'm!.

I've put these shocks on three different trucks now and the difference is truly substantial. My 1993 F-150 rides so much smoother now and can finally haul a fully equipped Miller big 50 welder without sagging to the ground. Iv also put these on a 1990 f350 in addition to airbags, now nothing can make the truck squat. Last but not least is my 1990 f600 which I installed these on the front of. When I bought the truck it had no shock absorbers on the front axle. I installed these Gabriel load carriers to give the springs a little boost and to try and stop the bouncing at 55+ mph, for the first time in that truck's life it is smooth as glass while traveling at highway speeds.

Excelente artículo para vehículos de carga como pickup truck

Extremely hard to install on a 1993 Ford Ranger. Must use shock or strut compressor not a spring or coil compressor. A normal coil compressor wouldn't fit in the gaps so i had to fabricate my own single hook compression tool to specially fit the gapping. Pain in the butt to compress enough to install. Pic of compressed for installtion in comparison to the out of box shock. Decent ride so far, would recommend the manufacturer sends these compressed w a strap?? Not sure why they don't come ready to install. -Be ready to work!!

J'ai utilisé les deux amortisseurs arrière pour mon GMC Jimmy 2001 et ça fait vraiment bien le travail . À relever l'arrière du véhicule d'environ 1 pouce et demi et la stabilité est très bonne .

Muy buenos, le dan más estabilidad con carga a mi Ranger la combinación de colores hace que se vean muy bien y un poco duros sin carga.

Se rompió uno al mes de puesto, se despegó la botella del soporte, perdió el aceite, la presión y los tengo que cambiar, los puse en mi Jeep CJ5

Gives a good ride and no.more sagging when towing small camper

Truck doesn't sag at all, fully loaded, with a trailer for camping.