GABRIEL 85958 Suspension Shock Absorber - Fleetline 8500 Series for Freightliner / Western Star

Manufacturer

GABRIEL

Product Description

FleetLine Heavy Duty Shock Absorber

Features & Benefits

• Bulged housing ensures better heat regulation during repetitive compression cycles
• Steel dust tube protects internal components from mud, gravel, and contaminants
• Anti-corrosion finish prolongs service life in harsh climates
• Arc-welded mounts maintain structural integrity under repeated heavy-load cycles
• Gives consistent damping for long-distance or industrial-route driving

FleetLineTM Shocks – Commercial Truck and Trailer Shocks (85000 series) - Added durability makes the Fleetline™ 85000 series the standard heavy duty product for today’s low friction suspension. Designed as a direct replacement for the original equipment shock, FleetLine shock absorbers by Gabriel® provide a valving rate that compensates for initial truck suspension softening, providing performance that better matches the original ride. Built with original equipment quality components and 10 stage valving to ensure superior performance throughout the life of the shock, it also reduces wear and tear on other costly suspension and vehicle parts. And like all Gabriel shocks and struts, FleetLine shocks feature a super-finished chrome piston rod for superior corrosion resistance and a leak-proof piston seal which extends product life. Unique pressurized piston seal design reduces force-velocity variabilities and self compensates for wear. Cold formed, 360 degree arc-welded eye-ring and mounts and a 1 5/8” bore provide improved durability. A hydraulic rebound stop, where required, prevents shocks from topping out and suspensions from overextending

Gabriel Suspension Shock Absorber 

The Gabriel Suspension Shock Absorber is tailored for Freightliner and Western Star platforms that must handle severe, repetitive chassis motion from uneven roads. The shock utilizes a bulged-body design that increases fluid capacity, which in turn helps regulate oil temperature during constant compression events. Its larger 1 5/8-inch bore allows more controlled hydraulic movement, especially useful when the suspension is subjected to sudden weight shifts. Structural strength is reinforced through 360° arc-welded end mounts and solid steel eye rings that minimize deformation under load. The Gabriel 85958’s chromed piston rod provides a smooth sealing surface and resists environmental damage, while the anti-corrosion end mounts help protect the shock when exposed to salt-treated or wet roadways.