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Gabriel Shock Absorber - Freightliner & Sterling Chassis - 85724 16-15817-000 A85724
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Fitment
Fits these trucks
Freightliner applicationsSterling applicationsThomas Built applicationsWestern Star applicationsAxle shock position - replace in pairs on the same axle
Always confirm your year, make & model before ordering.
Part numbers
OEM & interchange numbers
15 cross-refsFreightliner 1613957000 Freightliner 1615817000 Freightliner 16-15817-000 Freightliner 680339 Gabriel 85724 Meritor 85724 Sterling 1615817000 Sterling 471700002809 Sterling 680611 Sterling XC4518080BA Thomasbilt 1618708000 Thomasbilt 16-18708-000 Thomasbilt 61310434 Thomasbilt 61310478 65490
Direct 1-to-1 replacement for every number above. Tap any number to copy.
Overview
Put ride control back on a Freightliner, Sterling, Thomas Built or Western Star with this Gabriel Heavy-Duty Shock Absorber distributed by FleetPro Parts & Tires. It is the replacement for Freightliner 16-15817-000 and covers a wide slice of the Sterling and Thomas Built catalog on the same number. Once a shock goes weak or starts leaking, the axle keeps moving after the road stops asking it to: the cab bounces, the tread cups and roars, and the mounts and bushings on that corner soak up abuse that should have died inside the shock. We stock these heavily right here in our Hanover Park, Illinois warehouse to ensure lightning-fast shipping for fleets, diesel repair shops, and owner-operators nationwide.
Ride Control Restored: The Gabriel 85724 Advantage
This unit is built with a dust tube and recoil cutoff. The dust tube shields the piston rod from grit, road salt and spray, protecting the one surface that has to stay clean for the seal to hold. Recoil cutoff takes the harshness out of the end of the rebound stroke so the axle settles instead of springing back into the next bump. If you want the gas-charged version of this shock, Gabriel 89443 is the GasSLX equivalent.
At FleetPro Parts & Tires we know one part number that answers four makes is worth stocking deep. This shock is a direct replacement for highly searched industry numbers including Freightliner 16-15817-000 and 1613957000, Gabriel 85724, Meritor 85724, Sterling XC4518080BA and 680611, and Thomasbilt 16-18708-000, 61310434 and 61310478. Replace shocks in pairs on the same axle so damping stays even side to side.
Vehicle Fitment & Compatibility
This heavy-duty shock absorber is intended for the following commercial applications:
- Make/Model: Freightliner, Sterling, Thomas Built and Western Star applications
- Position: Axle shock, replace in pairs on the same axle
- Upgrade Option: Gabriel 89443 GasSLX
- Component Group: Suspension / Shock Absorbers
Direct Replacement & Cross-Reference Numbers:
This Gabriel shock absorber serves as a direct replacement for the following part numbers:
- Freightliner Interchange: 1613957000, 1615817000, 16-15817-000, 680339
- Gabriel Interchange: 85724
- Meritor Interchange: 85724
- Sterling Interchange: 1615817000, 471700002809, 680611, XC4518080BA
- Thomasbilt Interchange: 1618708000, 16-18708-000, 61310434, 61310478
- Additional Interchange: 65490
- Automann Distributor #: A85724
Technical Specifications
- Component Type: Shock Absorber
- Dust Tube: Yes
- Recoil Cutoff: Yes
- Applications: Freightliner, Sterling, Thomas Built, Western Star
- GasSLX Upgrade: Gabriel 89443
- Weight: 10.5 lbs
- Package Dims: 26.75 x 3.38 x 3.38 in
- Condition: New
- Warranty: 1-Year FleetPro Warranty
- Product Level: OE (Original Equipment)
- UPC: 043645923112
- Brand: Gabriel (Distributed by FleetPro Parts & Tires)
Key features
- Cures Cab Bounce And Tire Cupping: A weak or leaking shock lets the axle keep working after the bump; a fresh one settles the chassis and stops the cupping that follows.
- Dust Tube Protection: The dust tube keeps grit, road salt and spray off the piston rod, the one surface that has to stay clean for the seal to hold.
- Recoil Cutoff Control: Recoil cutoff limits rebound at the end of the stroke so the axle settles instead of springing back into the next bump.
- Wide Interchange Coverage: Covers Freightliner 16-15817-000, Sterling XC4518080BA, Meritor 85724 and Thomasbilt 16-18708-000 from a single part.
- GasSLX Upgrade Path: If you want the gas-charged version of this shock, Gabriel 89443 is the GasSLX equivalent.
Specifications
Component Type
Shock Absorber
Dust Tube
Yes
Recoil Cutoff
Yes
Applications
Freightliner, Sterling, Thomas Built, Western Star
GasSLX Upgrade
Gabriel 89443
Weight
10.5 lbs
Package Dims
26.75 x 3.38 x 3.38 in
Condition
New
Warranty
1-Year FleetPro Warranty
UPC
043645923112
Product Level
OE (Original Equipment)
Questions
Will this fit my truck?
This part fits Freightliner applications, Sterling applications, Thomas Built applications, Western Star applications, Axle shock position - replace in pairs on the same axle. Always confirm your year, make and model before ordering.
What part numbers does it replace?
Yes. It is a direct replacement that interchanges with Freightliner 1613957000, Freightliner 1615817000, Freightliner 16-15817-000, Freightliner 680339, Gabriel 85724, Meritor 85724, Sterling 1615817000, Sterling 471700002809, Sterling 680611, Sterling XC4518080BA, Thomasbilt 1618708000, Thomasbilt 16-18708-000, Thomasbilt 61310434, Thomasbilt 61310478, 65490.
How fast does it ship?
In-stock orders placed before 12 PM Central on business days ship the same day from our Hanover Park, IL warehouse, and typically arrive in 2 to 5 business days anywhere in the USA.
What's your return policy?
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days, backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee. If we ship the wrong part, we cover the return label and send the correct one.