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Gabriel 49231 Hijacker: Your Ultimate Solution for Efficient Towing Review

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Description of Gabriel 49231 Hijacker: Your Ultimate Solution for Efficient Towing

America's best-known air-adjustable shock absorber. Ideal for temporarily towing boats and trailers or heavy loads. Can help improve handling and can reduce the risk of bottoming out. Up to 1, 100 pounds per pair of leveling capacity [Not to exceed vehicle GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Product does not increase payload]. Rear: Cadillac: 1999 - 00 Escalade; Chevrolet: 1992 - 94 Blazer 4WD, 1992 - 99 C1500 Suburban, 1992 - 99 C2500 Suburban, 1992 - 99 K1500 Suburban, 1992 - 99 K2500 Suburban. Rear: Chevrolet: 1996 - 14 Express 1500, 1996 - 02 Express 2500, 1996 - 02 Express 3500, 1995 - 00 Tahoe; GMC: 1992 - 99 C1500 Suburban, 1992 - 99 C2500 Suburban, 1992 - 99 K1500 Suburban, 1992 - 99 K2500 Suburban. Rear: GMC: 1992 - 99 Yukon, 1996 - 14 Savana 1500, 1996 - 02 Savana 2500, 1996 - 02 Savana 3500. fit type: Vehicle Specific.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

I love these shock absorbers

I love these shock absorbers. I use them on my full size Chevy Van. It's not very busy most of the time, but when we're touring or using it for towing it's nice to be able to add some air and improve stability, especially on the freeway. The stock dampers can tolerate disconcerting sway when the van is loaded and moving at highway speeds. The installation is quite easy. I didn't even have to jack the car up. I routed an air duct to the filler neck. It goes straight to the tank filler hose. It's

Pros
  • Delivery was very fast
Cons
  • unreliable

Revainrating 5 out of 5

best investment ever

I have a '97 Chevy Tahoe that I drive to work. I'm a carpenter so I usually have a lot of tools and materials. The truck usually crouches back a bit. Installation is quick and easy. I pumped up the shocks to 120 pounds. Right now, and the truck is no longer cowering with a load. Yesterday I picked up a load of tiles that weighed 975 pounds. I didn't get a chance to add more air so the truck squatted down a bit. Without the air springs I would have hit rock bottom without moving anywhere. I am…

Pros
  • Lots of positive vibes
Cons
  • Few negative vibes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Aligned My 1994 Suburban

My 1994 "Burb" pulled its rear end after years of use. I didn't like the look at all. I installed these shocks and installed the air flap on the stock hitch. Just 35 pounds of pressure and the truck is level. I'm also looking forward to leveling with a full charge. Set up was simple and there was plenty of room to route lines aft and protect them. There were plenty of air channels so I could choose a spot to attach a chest armor. Note in particular that the air intake is front mounted on most…

Pros
  • Several Competitors
Cons
  • Not Bad