Reviewed by Andrew, 4WD Suspension fitment team
This complete Tough Dog suspension kit for the Toyota Hilux IFS (8/1997 - 2005) lifts the vehicle approximately 45mm front and rear. Heavy duty torsion bars restore the front ride height that the factory bars lose with age and a bull bar, and the rear leaf packs carry a tray or canopy without sagging. Every part in the kit is a Tough Dog component selected for this vehicle, and the dropdowns let you set the shock type and spring rates to suit how the vehicle is used.
Prefer to buy the parts separately? We stock the matching Tough Dog front shocks, torsion bars, rear leaf springs and rear shocks for the Toyota Hilux IFS 1997-2005.
Browse every compatible part with our Toyota Hilux parts finder.
| Component | Part | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front shock absorbers | Tough Dog Front Shock Absorbers Toyota Hilux IFS 1997-2005 | 2 |
| Heavy duty front torsion bars | Tough Dog Torsion Bars Toyota 4Runner/Surf & Hilux IFS | 2 |
| Rear leaf springs | Tough Dog Rear Leaf Springs Toyota Hilux IFS 1997-2005 | 2 |
| Rear shock absorbers | Tough Dog Rear Shock Absorbers Toyota Hilux IFS 1997-2005 | 2 |
| Rear U-bolt kit | Tough Dog | 1 kit |
| Rear leaf spring bush kit | Tough Dog | 1 kit |
The base kit is supplied with Foam Cell Front/Nitro Gas Rear shocks; you can step up to Foam Cell Front & Rear (+ $70.00), Foam Cell Front/Adjustable Rear (+ $130.00) from the dropdown. Choose rear springs in 0-300kg Load / Constant 300kg Load / Constant 500kg Load to match the gear your vehicle carries permanently.
| Option | Choices |
|---|---|
| Shock Configuration | Foam Cell Front/Nitro Gas Rear / Foam Cell Front & Rear (+ $70.00) / Foam Cell Front/Adjustable Rear (+ $130.00) |
| Rear Spring Rate | 0-300kg Load / Constant 300kg Load (+ $30.00) / Constant 500kg Load (+ $60.00) |
| Greasable Shackles & Pins | Not Required / Yes - Greasable Shackles & Pins (+ $195.00) |
| Steering Damper | Not Required / Heavy Duty (+ $160.00) / RTC Return to Centre (+ $195.00) / SV Adjustable (+ $230.00) |
Rate the springs to the weight the vehicle carries all the time: a steel bull bar, winch, canopy, drawers, long-range tank or service body. Camping gear, a trailer or an occasional load do not count. Going too heavy on the springs gives a harsh unladen ride and less wheel travel, so if the vehicle is between ratings, pick the lighter one and talk to us if you are unsure.
Bolt-in fitment with no cutting or welding. New U-bolts and spring bushes are included for the rear leaf packs. A wheel alignment is required after fitting. A lift of this size is within the limits most states allow without engineering, but check your local rules.
| Make | Model | Series | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Hilux | IFS | 8/1997 - 2005 |
Suits the torsion-bar independent front Toyota Hilux 4x4 (8/1997 - 2005, LN167/LN172/KZN165/RZN169). The 1979 - 1997 solid-axle Hilux uses our SAF kit.
The complete kit is $1,785 with the standard options; shock upgrades and heavier spring rates add the amounts shown in the dropdowns, and we ship Australia-wide. Tough Dog parts carry the manufacturer's Australian warranty, and a 45mm lift within your state's limits does not void your new-vehicle warranty on its own.
Last updated: 28 October 2026
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| Brand | Tough Dog 4WD Suspension |
|---|---|
| Kit type | Complete suspension lift kit |
| Lift height | Approx. 45mm front and rear |
| Vehicle | Toyota Hilux IFS |
| Build years | 8/1997 - 2005 |
| Front suspension | Heavy duty torsion bars and shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Raised leaf springs and shock absorbers |
| Included | 2 x Front shock absorbers, 2 x Heavy duty front torsion bars, 2 x Rear leaf springs, 2 x Rear shock absorbers, 1 x Rear U-bolt kit, 1 x Rear leaf spring bush kit |
| Shock options | Foam Cell Front/Nitro Gas Rear / Foam Cell Front & Rear / Foam Cell Front/Adjustable Rear |
| Rear spring rates | 0-300kg Load / Constant 300kg Load / Constant 500kg Load |
| Fitment | Bolt-in, no cutting or welding; wheel alignment required after fitting |
| Legal note | Within most state limits without engineering |
| Part number | TD45-HLXIFS |
Suits the torsion-bar independent front Toyota Hilux 4x4 (8/1997 - 2005, LN167/LN172/KZN165/RZN169). The 1979 - 1997 solid-axle Hilux uses our SAF kit. Enter your rego or select your vehicle in the parts finder on this page and we confirm the fitment before the kit ships.
The kit for the Toyota Hilux IFS (8/1997 - 2005) contains 2 x Front shock absorbers, 2 x Heavy duty front torsion bars, 2 x Rear leaf springs, 2 x Rear shock absorbers, 1 x Rear U-bolt kit, 1 x Rear leaf spring bush kit. Everything is a Tough Dog part selected for this vehicle, so there is nothing else to buy for a standard 45mm lift. Optional upgrades (shock type, spring rates, greasable shackles, steering damper) are chosen from the dropdowns above.
Approximately 45mm front and rear on the Toyota Hilux IFS with the standard spring rates. Heavier spring rates sit a little higher unladen and settle under a bull bar, canopy or constant load; the final height also varies with tyre size and the condition of the vehicle, and settles after the first few hundred kilometres.
The complete 45mm kit for the Toyota Hilux IFS is $1,785 with the standard options; a shock upgrade and heavier spring rates add the amounts shown in the dropdowns. That price covers every part listed above, so there is nothing else to buy for a standard lift, and we ship Australia-wide.
A 45mm suspension lift is within the limit most Australian states allow on a Toyota Hilux IFS without engineering approval. Some states count a tyre size increase toward the total lift, so if you are also going up a tyre size check your state's light vehicle modification rules. Keep the lift to this kit's rating and have the wheel alignment done and it stays a road-legal, insurable modification.
Choose rear springs in 0-300kg Load / Constant 300kg Load / Constant 500kg Load to match what the Hilux carries permanently: a steel bull bar and winch on the front, a canopy, drawers, tray or long-range tank on the rear. Only count gear that stays on the vehicle; camping loads and a trailer do not. Towing a caravan or heavy trailer regularly justifies the next rear rate up. If you are between ratings, take the lighter one for a better unladen ride, or call us with your setup.
Foam Cell Front/Nitro Gas Rear shocks are the base kit and suit most daily-driven and touring vehicles. Step up to Foam Cell Front & Rear (+$70), Foam Cell Front/Adjustable Rear (+$130) if the vehicle does long corrugated roads, tows or carries a constant load: Foam Cell shocks resist fade on corrugations and the adjustable options let you dial the damping up for a load and back down for empty running. Greasable shackles and pins replace the factory rear shackles with serviceable units you grease at each service, which keeps the rear leaf springs moving freely after beach and mud work. A new steering damper is optional: heavy duty is a straight replacement, return-to-centre adds self-centring with bigger tyres, and the adjustable type lets you tune the resistance.
A workshop takes around 5 to 6 hours, including winding the torsion bars up to height to fit this kit to a Toyota Hilux IFS, plus the wheel alignment. It is a bolt-in job with no cutting or welding, so a competent home mechanic with a hoist or solid stands, a torque wrench and basic hand tools and a torsion bar unwinding tool can do it. Follow the torque settings in the Tough Dog fitting instructions and book the alignment straight after, or have your local 4WD suspension workshop fit it.
Fitting aftermarket suspension does not void a new-vehicle warranty on its own: under Australian Consumer Law the manufacturer must show that the part caused a specific fault before refusing a claim on that item, and the rest of the warranty is unaffected. Keep the lift within the legal limit for your state, have it fitted and aligned properly, and tell your insurer about the modification so the kit is covered. Tough Dog components are backed by the manufacturer's Australian warranty; ask us for the current terms.
Yes. The 45mm lift changes castor, camber and toe on the Hilux, so book a wheel alignment straight after fitting. Re-torque the U-bolts after the first 500 km and grease the shackles at each service and the springs settle to their final height over the first few hundred kilometres.
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