Gabriel Guardian | Shock Absorber

SKU GA81893

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 81893

Manufacturers Part Number:81893
Performance:Good
UPC: 43645712372
MPN: 81893
Boot Included: No
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Collapsed Length (in): 13.51
Extended Length (in): 18.27
Gas Charged: Yes
Installation Hardware Included: Yes
Strut Mounting Type (Lower): Stud
Strut Mounting Type (Upper): Stud

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Gabriel 81893 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 81893

The GA81893 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.

Ford
Mazda
Mercury

Year	Make	Model	Installation Notes
1995	Ford	Explorer	Position: Front
1996	Ford	Explorer	Position: Front
1997	Ford	Explorer	Position: Front
1998	Ford	Explorer	Position: Front
1999	Ford	Explorer	Position: Front
2000	Ford	Explorer	Position: Front
2001	Ford	Explorer	Position: Front
2001	Ford	Ranger XLT	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2001	Ford	Ranger XL	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2001	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2001	Ford	Ranger EV	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2002	Ford	Ranger XLT	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2002	Ford	Ranger XL	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2002	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2002	Ford	Ranger EV	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2003	Ford	Ranger XLT	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2003	Ford	Ranger XL	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2003	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
1998	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
1999	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2000	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
1997	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Front
1998	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Front
1999	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Front
2000	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Front
2001	Mercury	Mountaineer	Position: Front
1999	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
1998	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2000	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2001	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2002	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2003	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front
1999	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2001	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2002	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2003	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
1998	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2000	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2004	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front
2004	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2004	Ford	Ranger XLT	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2004	Ford	Ranger XL	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2004	Ford	Ranger Tremor	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2004	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2005	Ford	Ranger XLT	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2005	Ford	Ranger XL	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2005	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2005	Ford	Ranger STX	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD
2005	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front
2005	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2001	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Front
2002	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Front
2003	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Front
2004	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Front
2005	Ford	Explorer Sport Trac	Position: Front
2006	Ford	Ranger XLT	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2006	Ford	Ranger XL	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2006	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2006	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front
2006	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2007	Ford	Ranger XLT	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2007	Ford	Ranger XL	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2007	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2007	Mazda	B3000	Position: Front
2007	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2008	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2008	Ford	Ranger XLT	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2008	Ford	Ranger XL	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2008	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2009	Ford	Ranger XLT	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2009	Ford	Ranger XL	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2009	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2009	Mazda	B4000	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD
2010	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2010	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2011	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: RWD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar
2011	Ford	Ranger	Position: Front Drive Type: 4WD Front Spring Type: Torsion Bar

Customer Q&A - Gabriel 81893

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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.