Dobinsons Nitro Gas Twin Tube front shock absorbers for the Toyota Hilux Solid Axle 1979-1997 — a nitrogen-charged twin tube damper. Dobinsons offer more than one specification for this vehicle — the differences are listed against each option so you can match the damper to your lift height and how the vehicle is loaded. Sold as a matched pair at Dobinsons RRP, in stock in Australia with fitment support from our team.
Browse all compatible suspension parts for your Toyota Hilux Solid Axle 1979-1997 using our parts finder.
Building a complete Hilux Solid Axle 1979-1997 suspension upgrade or lift kit? Match these dampers with the Dobinsons springs engineered for the same lift heights: Dobinsons front leaf springs for the Hilux Solid Axle 1979-1997; Dobinsons rear leaf springs for the Hilux Solid Axle 1979-1997; Dobinsons Nitro Gas rear shocks for the Hilux Solid Axle 1979-1997; Dobinsons IMS rear shocks for the Hilux Solid Axle 1979-1997. Every part is load-rated, pair-priced at Dobinsons RRP and dispatched from Australian stock.
| Make | Model | Series | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Hilux | Solid Axle (LN36/46, LN80/81, LN105/110) | 1979 - 1997 | 2.4L & 2.8L Diesel, 2.0L & 2.2L Petrol |
Note: Leaf sprung front and rear. IFS models from 1988-on use different front parts.
Not sure if this fits your vehicle? Contact our suspension experts or check our FAQ page.
| Specification | Part Number | Price (pair) |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf Spring Front Suspension | GS59-639 | $350.00 |
| Independent Torsion Bar Front Suspension | GS59-088 | $350.00 |
Front shock replacement on this vehicle is a straightforward upper-and-lower-mount job. Support the axle before removing the old units, torque the mounts with the vehicle at ride height, and check the alignment if other front-end parts are being changed at the same time.
Dobinsons has been designing and manufacturing 4WD suspension in Australia for decades, with springs wound and dampers valved for local loads, corrugations and touring distances rather than adapted from an overseas market spec. Every part is backed by a Dobinsons manufacturer warranty. View the full Dobinsons range to match the rest of your build.
Toyota Hilux Solid Axle 1979-1997 owners replacing worn factory dampers, matching new dampers to a lift, or upgrading damping for touring and towing. Pair them with the matching rear dampers so both axles behave the same.
Yes — these Dobinsons Nitro Gas Twin Tube front dampers suit the Toyota Hilux Solid Axle 1979-1997 and replace the factory units directly. Leaf sprung front and rear. IFS models from 1988-on use different front parts.
Nitro Gas is Dobinsons' nitrogen-charged twin tube damper — the value option for daily driving and light touring, valved in Australia for local loads and corrugations.
Each option lists what Dobinsons specify for it — match the damper to your lift height and the weight the vehicle carries. Our team can confirm the right one for your build.
A matched pair (2 x) of Dobinsons front shock absorbers. Coil springs and fitting hardware are sold separately.
Not for a like-for-like damper change on its own, but have it checked if springs or other front-end parts are changed at the same time.
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