Reviewed by Andrew, 4WD Suspension fitment team
Tough Dog Foam Cell rear shock absorbers (FC41148) for the Mitsubishi Pajero NM, NP, NS, NT, NW and NX (May 2000 - 2021). Sold as a pair. Valved for standard height through to approximately 40mm of lift, the microcellular foam insert eliminates shock fade on long corrugated runs - the proven touring choice for the Pajero rear end.
Shocks are the first thing to give up on a Mitsubishi Pajero NM-NX 2000-2021 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 Foam Cell is Tough Dog's twin-tube workhorse: a microcellular foam insert takes the place of the usual air gap inside the shock body, so the oil can't foam up as heat builds and the damping stays consistent on long corrugated stretches.
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 front Coil Springs and assembled Front Struts for the Mitsubishi Pajero NM-NX 2000-2021.
Pair with Tough Dog rear coils for the full rear-end package.
| Make | Model | Series | Years | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi | Pajero | NM, NP, NS, NT, NW, NX | May 2000 - 2021 | Rear |
Last updated: 27 August 2026
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No - the FC41148 covers standard height up to approximately 40mm of lift, so the same pair works before and after fitting raised coils.
These suit the following applications: Mitsubishi Pajero NM, NP, NS, NT, NW, NX May 2000 - 2021 Rear. 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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