Dobinsons IMS Monotube front shock absorbers for the Toyota 4Runner / Surf IFS, Hilux Solid Axle & Hilux IFS — a monotube with an internal floating piston separating oil and gas. This is a single-specification damper for this vehicle; the exact Dobinsons part number is shown above. 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 4Runner / Surf IFS, Hilux Solid Axle & Hilux IFS using our parts finder.
Building a complete 4Runner / Surf IFS, Hilux IFS, Hilux Solid Axle suspension upgrade or lift kit? Match these dampers with the Dobinsons springs engineered for the same lift heights: Dobinsons rear coil springs for the 4Runner / Surf IFS, Hilux IFS, Hilux Solid Axle; Dobinsons Nitro Gas front shocks for the 4Runner / Surf IFS, Hilux IFS, Hilux Solid Axle; Dobinsons Nitro Gas rear shocks for the 4Runner / Surf IFS, Hilux IFS, Hilux Solid Axle. Every part is load-rated, pair-priced at Dobinsons RRP and dispatched from Australian stock.
| Make | Model | Series | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 4Runner / Hilux Surf | 1st & 2nd Generation (independent front) | 1985 - 1997 | 2.4L & 3.0L Petrol, 2.4L & 3.0L Diesel |
| Toyota | Hilux | Solid Axle (LN36/46, LN80/81, LN105/110) | 1979 - 1997 | 2.4L & 2.8L Diesel, 2.0L & 2.2L Petrol |
| Toyota | Hilux | IFS (KZN165, LN/RZN 150 Series) | 1997 - 2005 | 3.0L Turbo Diesel, 2.7L Petrol |
Note: One Dobinsons part covers all the vehicles listed above — the mounts and valving are identical across these models.
Not sure if this fits your vehicle? Contact our suspension experts or check our FAQ page.
| Specification | Part Number | Price (pair) |
|---|---|---|
| Single option | IMS59-50088 | $594.00 |
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 4Runner / Surf IFS 1985-1997 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 IMS Monotube front dampers suit the Toyota 4Runner / Surf IFS, Hilux Solid Axle & Hilux IFS and replace the factory units directly. This listing suits independent-front-suspension 4Runner and Surf models. Early leaf-sprung front models use different parts.
IMS is Dobinsons' monotube damper with an internal floating piston separating oil and gas, which controls heat better under heavy constant loads and sustained touring.
No — Dobinsons list a single front damper specification for this vehicle, part IMS59-50088. It is supplied as a matched pair.
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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