I tried doing a search on Gabriel, but all that came up with is the city, "San Gabriel."

Anyone using Gabriel suspension struts/shocks, and, if so, how do you like them?

 

I searched Gabriel in just 4th and 5th gen forums, came up with over 60 threads

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hlight=gabriel
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http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?searchid=629170

 

You have AGXs...why would you want to downgrade?

 

he probaly has a blown one and looking for a cheaper replacement.

 

dont use them they are ****...

had a co-worker use them and nothing but problems.. creeked like crazy... seems like the pistons were way too long...

use some illuminas and be done with it...

 

Gabriel are the ones they sell at Autozone, I realize they are not very good but I believe Gabriel did not spec/size these struts properly and if anyone trys using them they will probably encounter problems with installation and operation.

 

Yep, they're trash. They didnt even last a day on my car. The threaded post stripped out and tore up the upper strut mounts. I never even lowered the car back to the ground before I was taking them back.

 

I tried installing Gabriels on my car, just wanted OEM type struts. I have done lots of repairs but not many struts. The installation turned out to be the strut job frmm hell. They were difficult to install and when I got them installed they would creak when the wheel was turned. After much trouble I purchased Monroes, they were a different sizes than the Gabriels. The Monroes fit and worked with no issues. Gabriel said that those were the correct struts for my car but I belive they are selling the wrong size for 4th generation Maximas. I think Gabriel has spec these struts improperly.

 

JNCRacer - Good move pulling those Gabriels right away, I wish I had. I also stripped the post and had to cut the strut out. I think the struts they are selling especially for the frornt have a piston shaft that is too long.

 

I wasn't thinking of buying them...just needed to settle an argument that they are, indeed, pieces of junk.