CUSTOMER TALK
“It all started a few months ago while having a braai..... where so many other great South African ideas are
born. A friend approached me for advice regarding the restoration of and 80’s Toyota LDV. That was it, I
was hooked”.
Corrie Steenkamp, Bloemfontein
Corrie is currently restoring a 1980 Toyota Hilux Stout 4x4 for a friend. There is lots of sentimental value to the
vehicle, seeing that his friend inherited the vehicle from his Grandfather who recently passed away in February.
For Corrie,there is nothing
better then restoring old
Toyota LDV’s to their former
glory. The restoration process
is currently well underway,
with the suspension and
chassis completed. When
it came to upgrading the
shock absorbers, it was an
easy decision. His friends
Grandfather only used
Gabriel and so would they.
Four Gabriel Safari HDP
shock absorbers were fitted as the vehicle will also be used for fishing excursions that is only reachable by 4x4. The bodywork of
the vehicles now has a fresh coat of paint and the engine has been given a total overhaul. Currently they are refurbishing the
interior and the re-assembly process will start soon. Corrie estimates that the restoration will be completed by end of September
2014 and will definitely send us pictures of the finished product.
NEW RELEASES (Refer to New 2014/5 Gabriel Catalogue)
Make
Model
Audi
A3
Derivative
Period
Make
Model
Sportback (excl. Quattro, S3 & sport susp.)
2003 - on
Jeep
Cherokee (XJ)
1996 - 2001
Mercedes
Benz
Chrysler
Hatch
2008 - on
4x2, 4x4
6/2006 - on
1.2, 1.3 JTD, 1.4 - MK II
2004 - on
All
2009 - on
Cherry
QQ3
Diahatsu
Terios II
Fiat
Punto - 188
Hyundai
i20
Hyundai
Isuzu
iX35
NPR 300, 400
All
2010 - on
Truck
1984 - 2003
Iveco
Daily
50C13 - Panel Van 92Kw_D
2004 - on
Iveco
Daily
50C15 - Panel Van 107Kw_D
2004 - on
Mazda
Familia (Etude)
BJE
1999 - 2000
W203 - C-Class
C180,C200,C2200CDI,C270CDI,C320(excl.
AMG,Coupe,sport susp.)
Derivative
Period
Sprinter
Panel Van
2006 - on
Cooper: (R50,R53) One, Cooper & Cooper S
2002 - on
Mini
Cooper
Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
Opel
Corsa
Opel
Corsa-D
Renault
Logan
Renault
Sandero
Suzuki
Alto
Toyota
Mk II (Challenger)
2009 - on
Corsa (D)
2007 - on
All excl. Lite, OPC & Sport
2007 - on
U90
2008 - on
5-door hatchback (excl. Stepway)
2009 - on
Gen 7
2009 - on
Avensis
Gen 2 (T250)
2006 - 2010
Bubble
1NZ
2002 - 2007
Camry
ACV30, ACV31, AVC36,MCV36, XV30 Gen6
2001 - 2006
Toyota
Camry
SV 20
1996 - 2001
Dyna
6-104 4x2
1996 - 2003
Toyota
2000 - 2007
Toyota
Toyota
Toyota
Mercedes
Benz
Ipsum
SM10
1996 - 2001
Toyota
Verso
1.6, 1.8 (Mk I)
2004 - 2009
Toyota
Verso
1.6, 1.8, 2.0 (MK III) (Spacio)
2004 - 2009
Volvo
S40
Excl =, Y & T4 rear (Mk I)
2000 - 2004
Q: Why does it happen that a shock can sometimes break off at its
mounting points?
A: This usually occurs when the incorrect unit is used for the
application required. It can also occur due to overloading the
vehicle, hitting a pothole or pavement or some sort of other
external force. Most commonly seen on taxis. This occurence
will not be covered by a warranty claim because this is not the
result of a product failure, rather that of an external factor out
of Gabriel’s control.
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