Gabriel Guardian | Shock Absorber

SKU GA81164

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 81164

Manufacturers Part Number:81164
Performance:Good
UPC: 43645526740
MPN: 81164
Boot Included: Yes
California Proposition 65: Warning: Cancer & Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Collapsed Length (in): 13.87
Extended Length (in): 23.23
Gas Charged: Yes
Installation Hardware Included: Yes
Strut Mounting Type (Lower): Eyelet
Strut Mounting Type (Upper): Eyelet

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Gabriel 81164 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 81164

The GA81164 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
1988	Chevrolet	Blazer	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1987	Chevrolet	Blazer	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1989	Chevrolet	Blazer	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1990	Chevrolet	Blazer	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1991	Chevrolet	Blazer	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1973	Chevrolet	Blazer	Position: Rear
1974	Chevrolet	Blazer	Position: Rear
1975	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1976	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1977	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1978	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1979	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1980	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1981	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1982	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1983	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1984	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear
1985	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1986	Chevrolet	K5 Blazer	Position: Rear Drive Type: 4WD
1975	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1976	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1977	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1978	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1979	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1980	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1981	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1982	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1983	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1984	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1985	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1986	Chevrolet	C10	Position: Rear
1981	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1982	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1983	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1984	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1985	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1986	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1976	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1977	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1978	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1979	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1980	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1973	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1974	Chevrolet	C10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1979	GMC	C1500	Position: Rear
1980	GMC	C1500	Position: Rear
1981	GMC	C1500	Position: Rear
1982	GMC	C1500	Position: Rear
1983	GMC	C1500	Position: Rear
1984	GMC	C1500	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	C1500	Position: Rear
1986	GMC	C1500	Position: Rear
1979	GMC	C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1980	GMC	C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1981	GMC	C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1982	GMC	C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1983	GMC	C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1984	GMC	C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1986	GMC	C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1976	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1977	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1978	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1979	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1980	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1981	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1982	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1983	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1984	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1985	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1986	Chevrolet	C20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1981	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1982	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1983	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1984	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1985	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1986	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1976	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1977	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1978	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1979	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1980	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1973	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1974	Chevrolet	C20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1979	GMC	C2500	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1979	GMC	C2500	Body Style: Cab & Chassis
1980	GMC	C2500	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1980	GMC	C2500	Body Style: Cab & Chassis
1981	GMC	C2500	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1981	GMC	C2500	Body Style: Cab & Chassis
1982	GMC	C2500	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1982	GMC	C2500	Body Style: Cab & Chassis
1983	GMC	C2500	Position: Rear
1984	GMC	C2500	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	C2500	Position: Rear
1986	GMC	C2500	Position: Rear
1979	GMC	C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1980	GMC	C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1981	GMC	C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1982	GMC	C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1983	GMC	C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1984	GMC	C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1986	GMC	C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1976	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1977	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1978	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1979	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1980	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1981	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1982	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1983	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1984	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1985	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1986	Chevrolet	K10	Position: Rear
1981	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1982	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1983	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1984	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1985	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1986	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1976	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1977	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1978	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1979	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1980	Chevrolet	K10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1979	GMC	K1500	Position: Rear
1980	GMC	K1500	Position: Rear
1981	GMC	K1500	Position: Rear
1982	GMC	K1500	Position: Rear
1983	GMC	K1500	Position: Rear
1984	GMC	K1500	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	K1500	Position: Rear
1986	GMC	K1500	Position: Rear
1979	GMC	K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1980	GMC	K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1981	GMC	K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1982	GMC	K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1983	GMC	K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1984	GMC	K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1986	GMC	K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1976	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1977	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1978	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1979	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1980	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1981	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1982	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1983	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1984	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1985	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1986	Chevrolet	K20	Position: Rear
1981	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1982	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1983	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1984	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1985	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1986	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1976	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1977	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1978	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1979	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1980	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1973	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1974	Chevrolet	K20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1979	GMC	K2500	Position: Rear
1980	GMC	K2500	Position: Rear
1981	GMC	K2500	Position: Rear
1982	GMC	K2500	Position: Rear
1983	GMC	K2500	Position: Rear
1984	GMC	K2500	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	K2500	Position: Rear
1986	GMC	K2500	Position: Rear
1979	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1980	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1981	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1982	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1983	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1984	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1986	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	Chevrolet	P20	Position: Rear
1976	Chevrolet	P20	Position: Rear
1977	Chevrolet	P20	Position: Rear
1978	Chevrolet	P20	Position: Rear
1987	Chevrolet	R10	Position: Rear
1987	Chevrolet	R10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1988	Chevrolet	R10 Suburban	Position: Rear
1989	Chevrolet	R1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1990	Chevrolet	R1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1991	Chevrolet	R1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1987	GMC	R1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1988	GMC	R1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1989	GMC	R1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1990	GMC	R1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1991	GMC	R1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1987	Chevrolet	R20	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1987	Chevrolet	R20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1988	Chevrolet	R20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1987	GMC	R2500	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1987	GMC	R2500	Body Style: Cab & Chassis
1988	GMC	R2500	Position: Rear
1989	GMC	R2500	Position: Rear
1987	GMC	R2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1988	GMC	R2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1989	GMC	R2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1990	GMC	R2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1991	GMC	R2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1989	Chevrolet	R2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1990	Chevrolet	R2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1991	Chevrolet	R2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1987	Chevrolet	V10	Position: Rear
1989	Chevrolet	V1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1990	Chevrolet	V1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1991	Chevrolet	V1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1987	GMC	V1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1988	GMC	V1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1989	GMC	V1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1990	GMC	V1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1991	GMC	V1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1987	Chevrolet	V20	Position: Rear
1987	Chevrolet	V20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1988	Chevrolet	V20 Suburban	Position: Rear
1989	Chevrolet	V2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1990	Chevrolet	V2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1991	Chevrolet	V2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1987	GMC	V2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1988	GMC	V2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1989	GMC	V2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1990	GMC	V2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1991	GMC	V2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	GMC	C15	Position: Rear
1976	GMC	C15	Position: Rear
1977	GMC	C15	Position: Rear
1978	GMC	C15	Position: Rear
1975	GMC	C15 Suburban	Position: Rear
1976	GMC	C15 Suburban	Position: Rear
1977	GMC	C15 Suburban	Position: Rear
1978	GMC	C15 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	GMC	C25	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1975	GMC	C25	Body Style: Cab & Chassis
1976	GMC	C25	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1976	GMC	C25	Body Style: Cab & Chassis
1977	GMC	C25	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1977	GMC	C25	Body Style: Cab & Chassis
1978	GMC	C25	Body Style: Standard Cab Pickup
1978	GMC	C25	Body Style: Cab & Chassis
1975	GMC	C25 Suburban	Position: Rear
1976	GMC	C25 Suburban	Position: Rear
1977	GMC	C25 Suburban	Position: Rear
1978	GMC	C25 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1976	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1977	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1978	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1979	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1980	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1981	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1982	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1983	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1984	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1985	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1986	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1987	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1988	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1989	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1990	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1991	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1974	GMC	Jimmy	Position: Rear
1975	GMC	K15	Position: Rear
1976	GMC	K15	Position: Rear
1977	GMC	K15	Position: Rear
1978	GMC	K15	Position: Rear
1975	GMC	K15 Suburban	Position: Rear
1976	GMC	K15 Suburban	Position: Rear
1977	GMC	K15 Suburban	Position: Rear
1978	GMC	K15 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	GMC	K25	Position: Rear
1976	GMC	K25	Position: Rear
1977	GMC	K25	Position: Rear
1978	GMC	K25	Position: Rear
1975	GMC	K25 Suburban	Position: Rear
1976	GMC	K25 Suburban	Position: Rear
1977	GMC	K25 Suburban	Position: Rear
1978	GMC	K25 Suburban	Position: Rear
1975	GMC	P25	Position: Rear
1976	GMC	P25	Position: Rear
1977	GMC	P25	Position: Rear
1978	GMC	P25	Position: Rear
1987	GMC	R1500	Position: Rear
1987	GMC	V1500	Position: Rear
1987	GMC	V2500	Position: Rear
1973	Chevrolet	C10 Pickup	Position: Rear
1974	Chevrolet	C10 Pickup	Position: Rear
1973	Chevrolet	C20 Pickup	Position: Rear
1974	Chevrolet	C20 Pickup	Position: Rear
1973	Chevrolet	K10 Pickup	Position: Rear
1974	Chevrolet	K10 Pickup	Position: Rear
1973	Chevrolet	K20 Pickup	Position: Rear
1974	Chevrolet	K20 Pickup	Position: Rear
1973	Chevrolet	P20 Van	Position: Rear
1974	Chevrolet	P20 Van	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	C15/C1500 Pickup	Position: Rear
1974	GMC	C15/C1500 Pickup	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	C15/C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1974	GMC	C15/C1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	C25/C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1974	GMC	C25/C2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	K15/K1500 Pickup	Position: Rear
1974	GMC	K15/K1500 Pickup	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	K15/K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1974	GMC	K15/K1500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	K25/K2500 Pickup	Position: Rear
1974	GMC	K25/K2500 Pickup	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	K25/K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1974	GMC	K25/K2500 Suburban	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	P15/P1500 Van	Position: Rear
1973	GMC	P25/P2500 Van	Position: Rear
1974	GMC	P25/P2500 Van	Position: Rear
1973	Chevrolet	P10 Van	Position: Rear

Customer Q&A - Gabriel 81164

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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.