--- product_id: 18233554 title: "43111 Load Carrier Rear Towing Shock Absorbers for Chevrolet & GMC C10, C15 C20, K10, K25, Blazer, Jimmy, Cab Pickup, Cab & Chassis, Suburban (1 Pair)" brand: "gabriel" price: "VT60000" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Gabriel" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/18233554-43111-load-carrier-rear-towing-shock-absorbers-for-chevrolet-gmc store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Best-in-class load capacity Precision fit for 70s-90s Chevy & GMC trucks Corrosion-resistant chromed piston rod 43111 Load Carrier Rear Towing Shock Absorbers for Chevrolet & GMC C10, C15 C20, K10, K25, Blazer, Jimmy, Cab Pickup, Cab & Chassis, Suburban (1 Pair) **Brand:** gabriel **Price:** VT60000 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate your haul game with Gabriel’s legendary load carriers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 43111 Load Carrier Rear Towing Shock Absorbers for Chevrolet & GMC C10, C15 C20, K10, K25, Blazer, Jimmy, Cab Pickup, Cab & Chassis, Suburban (1 Pair) by gabriel - **How much does it cost?** VT60000 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/18233554-43111-load-carrier-rear-towing-shock-absorbers-for-chevrolet-gmc) ## Best For - gabriel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gabriel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Leak-proof piston seals and chromed rods ensure long-lasting durability and corrosion resistance. - • **Tailored Truck Tech:** Custom fit for classic Chevrolet & GMC models from ’73 to ’91—perfect OEM replacement. - • **Ride Height Restorer:** Spring assist tech reduces sag under heavy loads, keeping your truck level and stable. - • **Heavy-Duty Hauling Hero:** Engineered for superior towing & load carrying without sacrificing ride quality. - • **Easy Upgrade, Instant Impact:** Simple installation with included accessory kit—lift your truck’s performance and style. ## Overview Gabriel 43111 Load Carrier Rear Towing Shock Absorbers are heavy-duty, vehicle-specific shocks designed for Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs from 1973 to 1991. Featuring advanced spring assist technology, these shocks maintain ride height and stability under heavy loads, with corrosion-resistant chromed piston rods and leak-proof seals for extended durability. Ideal for frequent towing and hauling, they deliver a firmer, controlled ride while restoring sagging suspensions. ## 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 vehicle73-74 Chevrolet Blazer; 87-91 Chevrolet Blazer 4WD; 75-86 Chevrolet C10; 73-74 Chevrolet C10 Pickup; 73-86 Chevrolet C10 Suburban; 75-86 Chevrolet C20 Standard Cab Pickup; 73-74 Chevrolet C20 Pickup; 73-86 Chevrolet C20 Suburban; 75-86 Chevrolet K10; 73-74 Chevrolet K10 Pickup; 73-86 Chevrolet K10 Suburban; 75-86 Chevrolet K20; 73-74 Chevrolet K20 Pickup; 73-86 Chevrolet K20 Suburban; 75-84 Chevrolet K5 Blazer; 85-86 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4WD; 73 Chevrolet P10 Van; 75-78 Chevrolet P20; 73-74 Chevrolet P20 Van; 87 Chevrolet R10; 87-88 Chevrolet R10 Suburban; 89-91 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban; 87 Chevrolet R20 Standard Cab Pickup; 87-88 Chevrolet R20 Suburban; 89-91 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban; 87 Chevrolet V10; 89-91 Chevrolet V1500 Suburban; 87 Chevrolet V20; 87-88 Chevrolet V20 Suburban; 89-91 Chevrolet V2500 Suburban; 75-78 GMC C15; 75-78 GMC C15 Suburban; 73-74 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup; 73-74 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban; 79-86 GMC C1500; 79-86 GMC C1500 Suburban; 75-78 GMC C25 Cab & Chassis; 75-78 GMC C25 Standard Cab Pickup; 75-78 GMC C25 Suburban; 73-74 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup; 73-74 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban; 79-86 GMC C2500 Cab & Chassis; 79-86 GMC C2500 Standard Cab Pickup; 79-86 GMC C2500 Suburban; 73-91 GMC Jimmy; 75-78 GMC K15; 75-78 GMC K15 Suburban; 73-74 GMC K15/K1500 Suburban; 79-86 GMC K1500; 79-86 GMC K1500 Suburban; 75-78 GMC K25; 75-78 GMC K25 Suburban; 73-74 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup; 73-74 GMC K25/K2500 Suburban; 79-86 GMC K2500; 79-86 GMC K2500 Suburban; 73 GMC P15/P1500 Van; 75-78 GMC P25; 73-74 GMC P25/P2500 Van; 87 GMC R1500; 87-91 GMC R1500 Suburban; 87 GMC R2500 Cab & Chassis; 87 GMC R2500 Standard Cab Pickup; 88-89 GMC R2500; 87-91 GMC R2500 Suburban; 87 GMC V1500; 87-91 GMC V1500 Suburban; 87 GMC V2500; 87-91 GMC V2500 Suburban Review: 94 K1500 4X4 Love These - 94 K1500 4X4 Stock, no lift, no leveling. Great Shock. Lifted my saggy truck back up at least 1.5", look cool, simple install. Before you screw up your ride with expensive leveling and lift kits, put a pair of these cool shocks on. I recommend taking a ratchet strap and cutting off the strap and then cutting off the hook on the remaining strap. So you just have the ratchet and the strap (no hooks). Then tie the strap back onto the ratchet and bingo you have a hookless strap that you can tighten up the shock with. In my rig it was even easy to install the strap after the shock was attached to the upper bolts. Compress the shock and install the lower bolt, then remove the strap. If you have your truck properly jacked up, you only need to compress 1/2 inch or less. Makes it safer and easier. If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it. Shocks are great, look good, ride good. It's a stiffer ride, but it's on a truck. I love them and the price is very reasonable. Review: Smooth & Strong! Fits RWD Astro/Safari - 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: 73-74 Chevrolet Blazer; 87-91 Chevrolet Blazer 4WD; 75-86 Chevrolet C10; 73-74 Chevrolet C10 Pickup; 73-86 Chevrolet C10 Suburban; 75-86 Chevrolet C20 Std Cab Pickup; 73-74 Chevrolet C20 Pickup; 73-86 Chevrolet C20 Suburban; 75-86 Chevrolet K10; 73-74 Chevrolet K10 Pickup; 73-86 Chevrolet K10 Suburban; 75-86 Chevrolet K20; 73-74 Chevrolet K20 Pickup; 73-86 Chevrolet K20 Suburban; 75-84 Chevrolet K5 Blazer; 85-86 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4WD; 75-78 Chevrolet P20; 73-74 Chevrolet P20 Van; 87-88 Chevrolet R10 Suburban; 89-91 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban; 87-88 R20 Suburban; 89-91 R2500 Suburban; 89-91 V1500 Suburban; 87-88 V20 Suburban; 89-91 V2500 Suburban; 75-78 GMC C15; 75-78 GMC C15 - Vehicle Fitment: 73-74 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup; 73-74 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban; 79-86 GMC C1500; 79-86 GMC C1500 Suburban; 75-78 GMC C25 Cab & Chassis; 75-78 GMC C25 Std Cab Pickup; 75-78 GMC C25 Suburban; 73-74 GMC C25/C2500 Pickup; 73-74 GMC C25/C2500 Suburban; 79-86 GMC C2500 Cab & Chassis; 79-86 GMC C2500 Std Cab Pickup; 79-86 GMC C2500 Suburban; 73-91 GMC Jimmy; 75-78 GMC K15; 75-78 GMC K15 Suburban; 73-74 GMC K15/K1500; 79-86 GMC K1500; 79-86 GMC K1500; 75-78 GMC K25; 75-78 GMC K25; 73-74 GMC K25/K2500 Pickup; 73-74 GMC K25/K2500; 79-86 GMC K2500; 79-86 GMC K2500; 75-78 GMC P25; 73-74 GMC P25/P2500 Van; 87-91 GMC R1500; 88-89 GMC R2500; 87-91 GMC R2500; 87-91 GMC V1500; 87-91 GMC V2500 - Specifications: Stroke (in): 9.08, Extended Length (in): 22.9, Upper Mount Code: EB7, Lower Mount Code: ES34, Collapsed Length (in): 13.82 - Interchange Part Number: 58578, 729041P, 88946574, 43111, 519-15 - Product Features: Best in class load carrying capabilities with superior ride quality. Perfect for heavy duty towing and hauling in trucks, SUVs, and vans ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001AMCB5O | | Auto Part Position | Rear | | Automotive Fit Type | Vehicle Specific Fit | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,169 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #5 in Automotive Replacement Shocks | | Brand Name | Gabriel | | Compatible with Vehicle Type | Truck | | Compressed Length | 13.82 Inches | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (5,012) | | Extended Length | 22.9 Inches | | Exterior Finish | Painted | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00043645501099 | | Included Components | 2 Shocks & 1 Accessory Kit | | Item Type Name | Heavy Duty Spring Shock | | Item Weight | 16 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Gabriel | | Manufacturer Part Number | 43111 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Warranty | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Number | 43111 | | Style Name | 43111 | | UPC | 043645501099 | ## Product Details - **Auto Part Position:** Rear - **Brand:** Gabriel - **Exterior Finish:** Painted - **Style:** 43111 - **Vehicle Service Type:** Truck ## Images ![43111 Load Carrier Rear Towing Shock Absorbers for Chevrolet & GMC C10, C15 C20, K10, K25, Blazer, Jimmy, Cab Pickup, Cab & Chassis, Suburban (1 Pair) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WqRtFrp4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 94 K1500 4X4 Love These *by E***5 on January 9, 2024* 94 K1500 4X4 Stock, no lift, no leveling. Great Shock. Lifted my saggy truck back up at least 1.5", look cool, simple install. Before you screw up your ride with expensive leveling and lift kits, put a pair of these cool shocks on. I recommend taking a ratchet strap and cutting off the strap and then cutting off the hook on the remaining strap. So you just have the ratchet and the strap (no hooks). Then tie the strap back onto the ratchet and bingo you have a hookless strap that you can tighten up the shock with. In my rig it was even easy to install the strap after the shock was attached to the upper bolts. Compress the shock and install the lower bolt, then remove the strap. If you have your truck properly jacked up, you only need to compress 1/2 inch or less. Makes it safer and easier. If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it. Shocks are great, look good, ride good. It's a stiffer ride, but it's on a truck. I love them and the price is very reasonable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth & Strong! Fits RWD Astro/Safari *by B***P on November 16, 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great shocks *by H***Y on February 19, 2026* these fit perfect im sure these will withstand a heavy load --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/18233554-43111-load-carrier-rear-towing-shock-absorbers-for-chevrolet-gmc](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/18233554-43111-load-carrier-rear-towing-shock-absorbers-for-chevrolet-gmc) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*