Gabriel HDP Shocks

[Opsmedic]

Hi All

Has anyone fitted Gabriel HDP shocks. I have OME in at the moment and have to replace them soon and was wondering if anyone knows if these Gabriels will be a good replacement or not.

Thanks
Dave

[jacques kotze]

I had them in my Hilux for about 3000km's before selling my Hilux. Can't compre it with OME, but for me it was to hard and the ride was not that good for me. I think it is adjustable, don't know what the setting was on them when I bought it. It did lift the nose with about 30mm.

[mcw]

Why use HDP shocks i have Safari shocks fitted by Mikem only done 10000km but no problems at all ,good ride , i don't feel for me the price difference is worth it .Only drive vehicle weekends and occasionally during the week

When i get withdrawal symptoms


Martin

[Mars67]

I did lot of research and talked to several fitters and the general consensus was that they are very hard riding. One fitter said he will fit them for me but I must not come and ask him to remove them after two weeks. And he was not trying to promote another brand. He suggested I simply fit the Gabriel Safaris. My suspension is standard though.

[mcw]

Speak to Darrel at Mikem Suspensions 011 493 5181 ,he fitts both Gabriel and Bilstein shocks ,very good with suspensions on Hilux Bakkies

[pietpetoors]

I also use Gabriel Safari and cannot really see why one must buy a more expensive shock. My vehicle is stable on gravel roads and is not bumpy. Ison my second set now at the back, think the first set only did 80,000km, but if I look at the price difference I rather replace it every 4 years with new ones.

I have Mikem leaf springs at the back with Gabriel Safari all round.

[Toppie4x4]

Also happy with my gabriel safari

[Sebata]

ive got Safaris too, very comfortable rite i must say

[All for 4x4]

You wont go wrong with Gabriel HDP 3 year/unlimited km warranty to me that shows a lot of trust in the product. HDP is available at all LA Sport stores as we use the shocks in combination with our LAS Suspensions.

[Dewald Posthumus]

I have HDP's fitted on my Vigo.

The front shocks are fine, very stable and well worth the extra money. The rear shocks are a bit on the hard side and work well with a load on the back.

If I could choose again, i would probably look at the HDP front shocks again, but use Rancho adjustable shocks in the rear.

[The Legend]

Also very happy with my Safaris

[Rory Larkan]

Hi Dave,
I replaced my OME shocks with Gabriel HDP shocks all round. I have done 40,000 Km with the Gabriel HDP's and they work well. Bit hard, however when the vehicle is loaded and on off road they really work well.
Regards,
Rory