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# Heavy-duty towing & hauling Vehicle-specific fitment Corrosion-resistant chromed piston rod Gabriel 34073 Front Spring Assist Load Carrier Shocks

**Brand:** gabriel
**Price:** $1124.80
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your haul game with Gabriel’s ultimate load carrier shocks!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gabriel 34073 Front Spring Assist Load Carrier Shocks by gabriel
- **How much does it cost?** $1124.80 with free shipping
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## Best For

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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Durability Engineered:** Leak-proof piston seal extends shock lifespan
- • **Enhanced Ride Control:** Combines shock & spring for superior towing performance
- • **Load-Optimized Stability:** Spring assist tech reduces ride height loss under heavy loads
- • **Corrosion-Resistant Finish:** Chromed piston rod ensures long-lasting reliability
- • **Precision Fit for Classics:** Tailored for vintage & heavy-duty trucks/SUVs from 1950s-2000s

## Overview

Gabriel 34073 Front Spring Assist Load Carrier Shocks are engineered for heavy-duty towing and hauling, featuring combined shock and spring technology to maintain ride height and improve stability under load. Designed with a corrosion-resistant chromed piston rod and leak-proof seals, these shocks fit a wide range of classic and modern trucks and SUVs, delivering durable, vehicle-specific performance for professionals who demand reliability and control.

## Description

Gabriel Load Carriers – Best Rate Shocks Absorbers or Towing | Heavy-Duty frequent Towing & Hauling (Towing & Hauling)About GabrielGabriel has a long history of engineering high quality ride control products for towing and hauling. The Gabriel Load Carriers are designed to provide best in class performance for vehicles carrying heavy loads or frequently towing trailers, boats, or cargoProduct DetailsThe Front & Rear Spring Assist by Gabriel combines shock and spring technology to reduce the loss of ride height in ongoing loaded conditions. The constant rate front coil springs can help improve stability and restore or maintain ride height, while the variable rate rear coil springs provide 500 lbs. per pair of load capacity, and like all Gabriel shocks and struts, Front & Rear Spring Assist feature a super finished chromed piston rod for superior corrosion resistance and a leak proof piston seal which extends product lifeProduct FeaturesA leak proof piston seal which helps extend product lifeFront & rear spring assist shocks combine shock & spring technologyBest rated shocks for towingLoad Carrier shocks combine shock and spring technology to help reduce the loss of ride height under ongoing loaded conditionsFor heavy / frequent towing & haulingA chromed piston rod to inhibit corrosion, ensure proper seal lubrication, and provide a more consistent wear surfaceIdeal for vehicles primarily used for towing or hauling loadsNot to exceed vehicle GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)Product does not increase payloadInstallationFollow the vehicle’s specific installation instructions for best results. Ensure all hardware is torqued to manufacturer specificationsVehicle FitmentFits heavy-duty trucks and SUVs.Please use the Confirmed Fit Tool to ensure this part fits your vehicle71-73 Buick Centurion; 91-96 Buick Commercial Chassis; 71-84 Buick Electra; 85-89 Buick Electra Estate Wagon; 71-83 Buick Estate Wagon; 71-89 Buick LeSabre; 71-78 Buick Riviera; 91-96 Buick Roadmaster; 87-92 Cadillac Brougham; 77-84 Cadillac Commercial Chassis; 92-96 Cadillac Commercial Chassis RWD; 56-84 Cadillac DeVille; 77-96 Cadillac Fleetwood; 85-86 Cadillac Fleetwood RWD; 56-60 Cadillac Series 60 Fleetwood; 56-60 Cadillac Series 62; 58 Cadillac Series 70 Fleetwood Eldorado; 56-60 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood; 55-57 Chevrolet Bel Air; 65-81 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan; 65-72 Chevrolet Biscayne; 69-72 Chevrolet Brookwood; 88-02 Chevrolet C1500; 92-99 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban; 88-00 Chevrolet C2500; 92-99 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban; 88-91 Chevrolet C3500 Extended Cab Pickup; 88-91 Chevrolet C3500 Standard Cab Pickup; 92-00 Chevrolet C3500; 70-81 Chevrolet Camaro; 66-96 Chevrolet Caprice; 60-64 Chevrolet Corvair; 61-64 Chevrolet Corvair Truck; 96-02 Chevrolet Express 1500; 96-02 Chevrolet Express 2500; 96-02 Chevrolet Express 3500; 65-96 Chevrolet Impala; 69-72 Chevrolet Kingswood; 55-57 Chevrolet One-Fifty Series; 95-00 Chevrolet Tahoe RWD; 69-72 Chevrolet Townsman; 55-57 Chevrolet Two-Ten Series; 58 Edsel Bermuda; 58 Edsel Citation; 58-59 Edsel Corsair; 58 Edsel Pacer; 58 Edsel Roundup; 58-60 Edsel Villager; 57-74 Ford Country Sedan; 57-91 Ford Country Squire; 57-60 Ford Courier Sedan Delivery; 92-02 Ford Crown Victoria; 57-72 Ford Custom; 58-60 Ford Custom 300; 68-77 Ford Custom 500; 57-58 Ford Del Rio Wagon; 57-61 Ford Fairlane; 59-67 Ford Galaxie; 68-74 Ford Galaxie 500; 01-02 Ford Grand Marquis; 67-82 Ford LTD; 87-91 Ford LTD Crown Victoria; 77-79 Ford LTD II; 57-74 Ford Ranch Wagon; 59-79 Ford Ranchero; 57-59 Ford Skyliner; 60 Ford Starliner; 57-60 Ford Sunliner; 57-79 Ford Thunderbird; 72-76 Ford Torino; 57-60 Ford Victoria; 88-99 GMC C1500; 92-99 GMC C1500 Suburban; 88-00 GMC C2500; 92-99 GMC C2500 Suburban; 88-00 GMC C3500; 96-02 GMC Savana 1500; 96-02 GMC Savana 2500; 96-02 GMC Savana 3500; 92-99 GMC Yukon RWD; 70-80 Lincoln Continental; 68-71 Lincoln Mark III; 72-76 Lincoln Mark IV; 77-79 Lincoln Mark V; 80-83 Lincoln Mark VI; 81-02 Lincoln Town Car; 67 Mercury Brougham; 57-91 Mercury Colony Park; 57-68 Mercury Commuter; 74-79 Mercury Cougar; 63 Mercury Country Cruiser; 75-02 Mercury Grand Marquis; 63-70 Mercury Marauder; 67-82 Mercury Marquis; 58 Mercury Medalist; 57-68 Mercury Montclair; 72-76 Mercury Montego; 57-74 Mercury Monterey; 64-68 Mercury Park Lane; 57 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser; 62-67 Mercury Villager; 57-67 Mercury Voyager; 71-84 Oldsmobile 98; 71-92 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser; 71-85 Oldsmobile Delta 88; 58-81 Pontiac Bonneville; 58-81 Pontiac Catalina; 58 Pontiac Chieftain; 70-81 Pontiac Firebird; 62-64 Pontiac Grand Prix; 71-78 Pontiac Grand Safari; 76-81 Pontiac Laurentian; 76-86 Pontiac Parisienne; 87-89 Pontiac Safari; 58-64 Pontiac Star Chief; 58 Pontiac Super Chief; 60-61 Pontiac Ventura; 65-67 Toyota Crown

Review: Très beau armortiseur
Review: Fantastic for a 1987 Chevrolet Astro Van, in my case a RWD camper. It's all but impossible to find load-adjusting shocks for a front axle, much less tweakable ones. I've been "Astro" my entire adult life and with added cowl weight or engine compartment weight in these are a life saver! Quiet, improved handling, stability, ride height, traction, easy to install if you lift the front high enough to get the shock through the control arm slot from the bottom. These fit inside the coil spring very well and add life to motor mounts. Braking is even better in my case. My only recommendation is Grade 8's or 10's over the supplied hardware. Also, since I use them in a modified application, I make a couple of slight modifications as photographed. Note: Although shock length and diameter is the same as OEM, load carrier shocks are all but impossible to compress by hand after the hand-tight top nut is installed. Rather than compressing the shock bottom with a jack and having zero clearance for the bottom eye bolts, it's easier to start with two long bolts to snug it up. Then, remove one at a time and replace with your short bolts. In conclusion, these shocks are FANTASTIC, especially considering the price and performance!

## Features

- Vehicle Fitment: 71-73 Buick Centurion; 91-96 Commercial Chassis; 71-84 Electra; 85-89 Electra Estate Wagon; 71-83 Estate Wagon; 71-89 LeSabre; 71-78 Riviera; 91-96 Roadmaster; 87-92 Cadillac Brougham; 77-84 Commercial Chassis; 92-96 Commercial Chassis RWD; 56-84 DeVille; 77-96 Fleetwood; 85-86 Fleetwood RWD; 56-60 Buick Series; 55-57 Chevrolet Bel Air, Two-Ten Series; 65-81 Bel Air Sedan; 65-72 Biscayne, Brookwood; 88-02 C1500; 92-99 C1500 C2500 Suburban; 88-00 C2500; 88-91 C3500 Ext & Stad Cab Pickup; 92-00 C3500; 70-81 Camaro; 66-96 Caprice; 60-64 Corvair; 96-02 Express 1500 2500 3500; 65-96 Impala; 69-72 Kingswood; 55-57 One-Fifty Series, Townsman; 95-00 Tahoe RWD; 58-60 Edsel Villager
- Vehicle Fitment: 57-74 Ford Country Sedan, Ranch Wagon; 57-91 Country Squire; 57-60 Courier Sedan Delivery, Sunliner; 92-02 Crown Victoria; 57-72 Custom; 58-60 Custom 300; 68-77 Custom 500; 57-58 Del Rio Wagon; 57-61 Fairlane; 59-67 Galaxie; 68-74 Galaxie 500; 01-02 Grand Marquis; 67-82 LTD; 87-91 LTD Crown Victoria; 77-79 LTD II; 59-79 Ranchero; 57-59 Skyliner; 57-79 Thunderbird; 72-76 Torino; 57-60 Victoria; 88-99 GMC C1500; 88-00 C2500; 92-99 C1500 C2500 Suburban, Yukon RWD; 96-02 Savana 1500 2500 3500; 70-80 Lincoln Continental; 68-71 Mark III; 72-76 Mark IV; 77-79 Mark V; 80-83 Mark VI; 81-02 Town Car;
- Vehicle Fitment:57-91 Mercury Colony Park; 74-79 Cougar; 75-02 Grand Marquis; 63-70 Marauder; 67-82 Marquis; 57-68 Montclair; 72-76 Montego; 57-74 Monterey; 64-68 Park Lane; 62-67 Villager; 57-67 Commuter, Voyager; 71-84 Oldsmobile 98; 71-92 Custom Cruiser; 71-85 Delta 88; 58-81 Pontiac Bonneville, Catalina; 70-81 Firebird; 62-64 Grand Prix; 71-78 Grand Safari; 76-81 Laurentian; 76-86 Parisienne; 87-89 Safari; 58-64 Star Chief; 60-61 Ventura; 65-67 Toyota Crown
- Specifications: Stroke (in): 4.92, Extended Length (in): 14.29, Upper Mount Code: S1, Lower Mount Code: BP7, Collapsed Length (in): 9.37
- Interchange Part Number: 58263, 58273, 722535P, 88946558, 34073, 519-36

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001AM8IP6 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Auto Part Position | Front |
| Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit |
| Brand | Gabriel |
| Colour | Black & Red |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (253) |
| Date First Available | 15 November 2012 |
| Extended Length | 14.29 Inches |
| Exterior Finish | Painted, Zinc |
| Generic Name | Heavy Duty Spring Shock |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00043645500894 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 55.2 x 13.3 x 7.3 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.28 g |
| Item model number | 34073 |
| Manufacturer | Gabriel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 34073 |
| Material | Spring Steel |
| Model | Load Carrier |
| Product Dimensions | 55.25 x 13.34 x 7.32 cm; 0.28 g |
| Style | Classic |
| UPC | 043645500894 677255340733 |
| Vehicle Service Type | Truck |

## Product Details

- **Auto Part Position:** Front
- **Brand:** Gabriel
- **Exterior Finish:** Painted, Zinc
- **Style:** Classic
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Truck

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can these be used on the rear of a car? They will bolt up to the rear of my car, which otherwise takes an obsolete and unavailable part**
A: 34073 is manufactured to fit multiple front applications by design.  Use of the shock on a vehicle it is not listed for would void its warranty.  That being said, if the shock has the same travel as the one on your vehicle (extended and compressed lengths), and has the same end mounts, theoretically it can be used, keeping in mind the damping rate is not tuned to your vehicle, so you cannot expect the ride to be perfect.  I am aware of several vehicles that use this end configuration on the rear, but in reverse orientation.  (older Chevy Camaro / Pontiac Firebird)  If this shock works on your vehicle by mounting it upside down (rod end down), then it will not work for you because the construction of this shock will not allow the valving to work in the inverted position.  The rod end must be pointed upwards at an angle greater than 45 degrees to work.

**Q: Will it fit the fount of my Nissan hardbody?**
A: 34073 does not have the same lower mounting configuration as the front shock on your Nissan pickup.  (Assuming your pickup is a 2wd model from 1987 thru 2004)

**Q: Will this fit my 52 Ford Customline?**
A: These fit perfect in my 66 impala and would fit many years. So you would have to go on specs and design if your not completely sure. Also you could check the manufacturer website

**Q: Why can't these be used with the self leveling system. I have rear air bags currently. Even if I did change front height rear would adjust no?**
A: I put them on a 2001 Crown Vic with the HPP package airbags and they work fine. A little stiff at first, I turned off the airbags for a couple days to break in the shocks and after that the car handles great.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***T on 22 January 2021*

Très beau armortiseur

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***P on 16 November 2025*

Fantastic for a 1987 Chevrolet Astro Van, in my case a RWD camper. It's all but impossible to find load-adjusting shocks for a front axle, much less tweakable ones. I've been "Astro" my entire adult life and with added cowl weight or engine compartment weight in these are a life saver! Quiet, improved handling, stability, ride height, traction, easy to install if you lift the front high enough to get the shock through the control arm slot from the bottom. These fit inside the coil spring very well and add life to motor mounts. Braking is even better in my case. My only recommendation is Grade 8's or 10's over the supplied hardware. Also, since I use them in a modified application, I make a couple of slight modifications as photographed. Note: Although shock length and diameter is the same as OEM, load carrier shocks are all but impossible to compress by hand after the hand-tight top nut is installed. Rather than compressing the shock bottom with a jack and having zero clearance for the bottom eye bolts, it's easier to start with two long bolts to snug it up. Then, remove one at a time and replace with your short bolts. In conclusion, these shocks are FANTASTIC, especially considering the price and performance!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 5 January 2019*

Fit perfectly, work great.

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