GABRIEL 85712 Suspension Shock Absorber - for Meritor / Bluebird / Spartan / Raydan

Manufacturer

GABRIEL

Product Description

FleetLine Heavy Duty Shock Absorber

Features & Benefits

• Chromed rod’s smooth finish preserves seal contact during high-frequency cycling
• Treated mounts extend lifespan in humidity-prone storage locations
• Oil formulation resists fade during slow-speed thermal buildup
• Seal design helps maintain pressure consistency throughout long shifts
• Internal rebound valve tuning reduces harshness when the suspension unloads after speed bumps

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 serves Meritor, Bluebird, Spartan, and Raydan platforms where frequent passenger loading, chassis articulation, and stop-and-go cycles place unusual strain on suspension components. In this application, the capacity of the bulged housing directly influences how the shock manages heat during long idling periods or slow urban movement. The 1 5/8-inch bore complements this by delivering the hydraulic volume necessary to stabilize heavier vehicle bodies during acceleration and braking. The piston seal and anti-fade oil provide predictable damping as temperatures rise. The Gabriel 85712 delivers consistent control for multi-passenger or equipment-bearing vehicles operating in busy work cycles.