GABRIEL 85069 Suspension Shock Absorber - Fleetline 8500 Series for Kenworth / Peterbilt

Manufacturer

GABRIEL

Product Description

FleetLine Heavy Duty Shock Absorber

Features & Benefits

• Piston sealing elements regulate pressure changes through rigorous duty intervals
• Internal bore shaping improves hydraulic response during abrupt suspension hits
• Fully welded attachment points help retain alignment through jarring road conditions
• Dampening valve stack is tuned to soften the cab vibration during low-speed urban maneuvering

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 intended for trucks that move through alternating urban and highway conditions. Before addressing fluid capacity, it is worth noting that the chromed piston rod provides a smooth surface for seal function, which is especially valuable on vehicles experiencing constant articulation in mixed-route service. The shock’s bulged configuration increases internal oil reserve, helping reduce thermal rise during long-distance runs. Only after these thermal considerations does the significance of the 1 5/8-inch bore become clear, as the expanded diameter allows better force management under abrupt or deep suspension movement. Solid steel eye rings and fully welded mounts strengthen attachment points, and anti-corrosion treatments limit material breakdown. The durable piston seal works alongside a specialized anti-fade shock oil to sustain response quality. The Gabriel 85069 offers stable damping for operators moving between varied terrain and speed ranges.