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Brumby Struts.

Post by Gazza01 » Wed Oct 22, 2014 3:34 pm

Has anyone had experience with Gabriel Front Struts on a 91 Subaru Brumby. I can get a pair from the USA imported for $210.00 (Aus $). Thats Number G55726. Hows that price also.

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Post by taza » Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:31 pm

Yes I have a set in my brumby. I got them through Supacheap relatively cheap.
they have a good ride with the stock springs and are height adjustable. I have mine wound all the way down. I also have them in the rear.
I'd recommend them!

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Post by El_Freddo » Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:24 pm

Just putting this out there - and is in no way an indication of my experience or their current build quality, but I remember the WA boys years ago complaining of the durability of the Gabriels.

I'm sure Guyph was one of them and some of the other older WA crew could share their experiences as well. I've stuck with KYBs on the rear of my L rather than go the Gabriel route.

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Post by taza » Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:24 pm

I don't go offroad with mine... just onroad so they are fine Elfreddo.
I only paid $200 for all 4 trade price vs $500+ for KYB's when im pulling them out to go 5 stud anyway.

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Post by RSR 555 » Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:54 am

KYB are what come from factory and will last you 4 or 5 times longer than Gabriel struts, so depends on how long you want to keep your car.
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Post by El_Freddo » Sat May 02, 2015 8:03 pm

RSR 555 wrote:KYB are what come from factory and will last you 4 or 5 times longer than Gabriel struts, so depends on how long you want to keep your car.
I should've also said that the aftermarket KYBs are gas, the genuine are oil filled...

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