I have my 86 gl  2 inch lift , and 15 inch steel chevy redrill rims . it has 205 65 15 tires , i just put new front struts , and new rear struts , the front left is blown leaking oil . and the right rear is the same , im stumped, the factory struts lasted longer.  the front are gabreil brand . and the rear are kyb. .  i drive dirt roads daily , im carefull not to hit massive potholes at high speeds . im at a loss as to what I should do..

That has to be covered, I would take the blown ones bAck even though its a PITA

Edited May 8, 201312 yr by mikaleda

Sounds like manufacturer defect. I haven't been terribly impressed with Gabriels as far as longevity is concerned.

... im stumped, the factory struts lasted longer.  the front are gabreil brand . and the rear are kyb. . ...

 

The Rear Shock absorbers are Weak, in my Own opinion...

 

 I Drive my 2" Lifted "BumbleBeast" with 15" Wheels also, in a mixed driving, 60% on City (During Week days) and 40% Offroading (on Weekends) with the Following Setup:

 

~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/106807-improved-shock-absorbers-and-spring-coils-on-loyales/

 

Since many years ago, without issues.

 

Kind Regards.

thanks Jes zek   I have bent struts before , and I think ill try  Kyb gas struts in the future . they do have a lifetime warranty

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