Gabriel Rear Load Carriers | Shock Absorber

SKU GA43171

The Front & Rear Spring Assist by Gabriel® combines shock and spring technology to reduce the loss of ride height in ongoing loaded conditions. The constant-rate front coil springs can help improve stability and restore or maintain ride height, while the variable-rate rear coil springs provide 500 lbs. per pair of load capacity. Not to exceed vehicle GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Product does not increase payload.

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Product Specs for Gabriel 43171

Collapsed Length (IN)15.38
Extended Length (IN)24.74
Lower Mount TypeBP8
Upper Mount TypeBP8
Manufacturers Part Number:43171
Note:Includes 2 shocks
Performance:Load Support
UPC: 43645687076
MPN: 43171
Boot Included: No
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Collapsed Length (in): 15.38
Extended Length (in): 24.74
Gas Charged: No
Installation Hardware Included: Yes
Strut Mounting Type (Lower): Stud
Strut Mounting Type (Upper): Stud

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Gabriel 43171 Details

Gabriel spring assist load carrier shocks offer a combination of spring and shock technology to help reduce the loss of ride height.

Constant-rate Front Coil Springs can help improve stability and restore or maintain ride height.
Variable-rate Rear Coil Springs provide 500 lbs. per pair of load capacity.
A leak-proof piston seal which helps extend product life.
A super-finished chromed piston rod inhibits corrosion and ensures proper seal lubrication and provides a more consistent wear surface.
Drawn-Over-Mandrel (D.O.M.) Tubing reduces internal wear for longer product life.

Note: Front and Rear Spring Assist (Load Carrier) shocks do not increase the vehicle payload. Do not exceed vehicle GVWR.

Vehicle Application Guide for Gabriel 43171

The GA43171 Gabriel Rear Load Carriers | Shock Absorber is engineered to work with specific vehicles displayed below. Can't find your vehicle, or need assistance, please give us a call at 1-800-358-4751 or 1-989-755-0561. Browse the category Gabriel Load Carrier Spring Assist Shocks Gabriel Shocks , to view all vehicle makes and models.

Ford
Mercury

Year	Make	Model	Installation Notes
1995	Ford	Explorer	Position: Rear
1996	Ford	Explorer	Position: Rear
1997	Ford	Explorer	Position: Rear
1998	Ford	Explorer	Position: Rear
1999	Ford	Explorer	Position: Rear
2000	Ford	Explorer	Position: Rear
2001	Ford	Explorer	Position: Rear
1997	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Rear
1998	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Rear
1999	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Rear
2000	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Rear
2001	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Rear
2001	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Rear
2002	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Rear
2003	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Rear
2004	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Rear
2005	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Rear

Customer Q&A - Gabriel 43171

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Hello, this is sold in pair? Or the price is each??

Asked April 17, 2019

Danny

Gabriel load carrier shocks come as a pair and include 2 shocks.

Can you lower the Gabriel rear load carrier for a 2004 Ford sport trak XLT. Also what shocks would you suggest to lower the front and rear on the Sport trak.

Asked March 24, 2018

Gary

The Gabriel Load carrier shock 43171 is designed to provide support when carrying loads. They are for stock height vehicles. Unfortunately, we do not have anything to lower a Ford Sport Trac.

Gabriel

Gabriel is one of the most popular and well recognized shock absorber companies in the world. Gabriel is an American company that manufactures high quality shock and struts that cover over 97% of cars and trucks made in North America.

Gabriel invented the automotive shock absorber in 1907. Gabriel is also invented the first every hydraulic shock and the first air adjustable shock absorber. They have been inventing and expanding with the automotive industry since the beginning.

Today, Gabriel is still a very innovative, independent American company. They continue to be one of the most trusted aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers for light- and heavy-duty shocks and struts. Gabriel goes through great lengths to ensure their new shock and struts are designed specifically to meet the needs of today’s vehicles and their drivers.

Gabriel shock absorbers and struts are backed by more than 100 years of innovation, engineering expertise and constant improvement in ride control products. Gabriel engineers, tests, and validates all of their shock and struts for proper fit, ride and durability to ensure you get the easy installation, high quality and long-lasting performance with every new Gabriel shock and strut.

TruckSpring.com is an authorized warehouse distributor for Gabriel shocks and struts. If you have any questions about Gabriel shocks, feel free to call us at 1-800-358-4751 or 989-755-0561. We have been selling and install Gabriel shocks and struts for years.

Gabriel Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

On all Gabriel Shocks and Struts. We warrant these products against defects in workmanship or material.

What the warranty does not cover

Damage from accidents, corrosion, improper installation, incorrect applications, overloading, and custom applications that are not specified under the OEM cross references. This warranty does not cover loss of freight, loss of profit, equipment, or personal downtime. Any alteration of products beyond the included installation instructions will void the warranty.

You can view the full details of Gabriel’s warranty here.

How to get service

If a Gabriel product failure results from a manufacturer defect, contact us at Michigan Truck Spring for support. You can contact us by phone at 1-800-358-4751 or by using our contact form.