Gabriel or Monroe shock absorbers?

[Wall]

Hey guys, I'm replacing my shocks and wanted to know which is the better product, Gabriel or Monroe?

Thanks

 

[Rickster]

They are pretty much the same, so either will do just fine.

 

[Priapus]

Always had Gabriel on my cars - no issues. Can't comment on the other brand though, never used them.

 

[MickeyD]

Monroe and Armstrong are the same thing with Monroe eventually killing off the Armstrong brand in SA. I've been using them for many years without any hassles.

 

[Le^stat]

Monroe, Gabriel is not what it used to be...

 

[jellievis]

I used Gabriel for many years and then switched to Monroe, but I will definitely go back to Gabriel. I have problems with the rear shocks on my 2007 Corolla which they cannot solve. The front ones are fine though.

 

[PostmanPot]

Sounds like hard drive brands.

 

[Wall]

Ok, so now the price.

R2700 inc. Alignment for a full replacement of all four shocks cheap?

Car is a 2005 Tazz.

 

[chickenbeef]

Seems okay, I paid R2296 including alignment in May last year to replace all 4 shocks (Monroe) on my 2005 Corolla.

 

[ponder]

KYB

 

[KingMikel]

Monroes are usually a better performing shock, especially over Gabriels. If its a Tazz, put Gabriels. They'll be cheaper.

 

[Mvu]

I am getting Monroes. . . . But I hear Bilsteins are very good

 

[I.am.Sam]

R2700 is alot ...i remember it bein around R2000 for my wifes tazz

i would still look around a few places before paying R2700

 

[Wall]

R2700 is alot ...i remember it bein around R2000 for my wifes tazz

i would still look around a few places before paying R2700

sad thing is I have looked around, even asked a buddy who has a workshop and he can't beat that price. parts alone is ~ 2000K

 

[daWolf]

Which workshop is doing the fitment for you?

 

[Wall]

Which workshop is doing the fitment for you?

supaquik

 

[Wall]

whilst I am on the subject of my car, know anyone who can spray and fit a bumper? I can get a bumper for R450 but don't know anyone who can spray and fit.

 

[I.am.Sam]

you tried the indian shops

 

[Wall]

you tried the indian shops

what indian shops?

 

[I.am.Sam]

what indian shops?

you in JHB ?

go to mayfair or call around