Gabriel Guardian | Shock Absorber

SKU GA81581

Aftermarket-engineered for an OE like performance, Gabriel® Guardian™ shock absorbers provide high-quality performance at an affordable price while providing superior response and consistent control. And like all Gabriel shocks and struts, Guardian™ shocks feature a super-finished chromed piston rod for superior corrosion resistance and a leak-proof piston seal.hich extends product life.

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Product Specs for Gabriel 81581

Manufacturers Part Number:81581
Performance:Good
UPC: 43645560966
MPN: 81581
Boot Included: Yes
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Collapsed Length (in): 13.68
Extended Length (in): 22.54
Gas Charged: Yes
Installation Hardware Included: Not Required
Strut Mounting Type (Lower): Eyelet
Strut Mounting Type (Upper): Eyelet

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Gabriel 81581 Details

Gabriel Guardian shock absorbers deliver new car like performance at a value price. The Guardian’s 9-stage valving is tuned specifically for your vehicle’s application and a high-pressure nitrogen gas charge resists compression and aids in rebounding to keep your tires in constant contact with the road.

Gabriel Guardian Shock Features

Provides high-quality comfort and stable performance under all operating conditions
Engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications
Leak-proof piston seal which extends product life
Nitrogen gas charged for superior response and consistent control
Drawn-Over-Mandrel (D.O.M.) Tubing reduces internal wear for longer product life
Super-finished chromed piston rod to inhibit corrosion and provide a more consistent wear surface

Vehicle Application Guide for Gabriel 81581

The GA81581 Gabriel Guardian | 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 Guardian Shocks Gabriel Shocks , to view all vehicle makes and models.

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Year	Make	Model	Installation Notes
1985	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1986	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1987	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1988	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1989	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1990	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
1991	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
1992	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
1993	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
1994	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
1995	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
1996	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
1997	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
1998	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
1999	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
2000	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
2001	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
2002	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
2003	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
2004	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
2005	Chevrolet	Astro	Position: Rear
2005	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
2004	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1986	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1987	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1988	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1989	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear Drive Type: RWD
1990	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1991	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1992	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1993	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1994	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
2003	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1998	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1999	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
2000	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
2001	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
2002	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1995	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1996	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1997	GMC	Safari	Position: Rear
1986	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1987	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1988	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1989	Volkswagen	Vanagon	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD

Customer Q&A - Gabriel 81581

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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.