Reviewed by Andrew, 4WD Suspension fitment team
Tough Dog front shock absorbers for the Jeep Wrangler TJ (October 1996 - 2007), sold as a pair. Nitrogen Gas for value or 9-position 40mm Adjustable for tunable damping, each in OE Height or 45mm Lift versions to match your springs.
Shocks are the first thing to give up on a Jeep Wrangler TJ 1996-2007 that gets worked – tired dampers show up as float over undulations, nose-dive under brakes and a body that keeps rocking after the bump has passed.
The 40mm Adjustable adds 9-stage adjustable valving – run it softer for unloaded around-town driving, then firm it up when the vehicle is loaded for touring, without taking anything apart. The Nitrogen Gas option is the comfort-oriented choice – a gas-charged twin-tube with softer valving for mostly-road driving.
The price covers both sides – always replace shocks in pairs so damping stays even across the axle. It's also the right time to look over bushes and mounting hardware while everything is apart.
Doing the whole vehicle at once? We also stock the matching rear Coil Springs and rear Shocks for the Jeep Wrangler TJ 1996-2007.
Pair with Tough Dog front coils and steering damper.
| Make | Model | Series | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Wrangler | TJ | October 1996 - 2007 |
Last updated: 27 August 2026
Genuine Tough Dog suspension from an authorised Australian dealer.
New to Wrangler and Gladiator suspension? Read our Wrangler and Gladiator suspension problems guide.
Match your springs: standard-height TJ takes the OE Height shocks; with raised coils (approximately 45mm) take the 45mm Lift versions.
These suit the following applications: Jeep Wrangler TJ October 1996 - 2007. Check your build date and variant against the fitment table on this page – if you're not certain, contact us with your rego or VIN details and we'll confirm fitment before you order.
Foam Cell is the all-round choice for touring – the foam insert stops the oil aerating so damping stays consistent on corrugations. Step up to the 9-stage Adjustable if the vehicle swings between unloaded weekdays and loaded trips and you want to tune the damping to match, or to the bigger-bore options if it works hard, hot and heavy most of the time.
The listed price covers both sides – always replace left and right together so the axle is evenly damped and sprung. It's a bolt-in job for a competent home mechanic or any workshop; check bushes, mounts and brake-line slack while everything is apart.
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