Shock Absorbers Explained

Unsure about what lift kit to choose? Let our guide help you with a breakdown of our most common shock types to help find the right solution for your needs.

GAS SHOCKS

FIXED HEIGHT OPTIONS

DOBINSONS GAS

Dobinsons Twin Tube Nitrogen Gas Charged Shocks are designed to deliver an extended shock absorber, providing enhanced wheel travel, firmer valving for a controlled ride, and a larger body with increased oil capacity, ensuring cooler operation compared to the original vehicle shock absorbers. These shocks are our premium offering.

- 35mm & 32mm Bore Size
- Double Chromed 18mm Rod
- 60mm & 51mm Body Size
- High Quality Fuch's Oil
- NOK Multi-Lip Seals
- Teflon Piston Rings
- Vehicle & Weight Specific Valving
- Natural Rubber Bushing
- In-House Dyno Testing

PROFENDER OIL

Profender Twin Tube Shocks are designed with a big 40mm Piston and a big 20mm Shaft that provides excellent performance suited for heavy duty use. This perfect specification allows the driver to enjoy a more comfortable and improved ride. These shocks are our more price point option.

- 40mm Bore
- 20mm Shaft
- 60mm Outer Shell
- All Weather Hydraulic Oil
- Teflon Piston Rings
- Sandvik Shock Absorber Valve Control for accurate damping force
- 100% QC and Dyno Test

PROFENDER PAG

Adjustable Damping Gas Shocks are the latest invention by Profender. They are designed with a turning knob at the lower end of the body that allows you to configure your ride depending on your needs and your desired comfort.

Compared to the original shock absorber the Profender Gas Shock is designed with a much bigger body and better quality. With a 40mm body and a 20mm shaft, this shock is capable for heavy duty off road use!

IMS SHOCKS

ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, NON-REMOTE RESERVOIR

DOBINSONS IMS

Utilising the Height Adjustable Monotube design, Dobinsons IMS Shocks are able to resist fade far longer on corrugated roads, long or hard working 4WD trips, towing or racing conditions.

- 50/60mm CNC Machined High Flow Billet Aluminium Race Piston
- CF Composite Wear Band
- 3mm Thick Heavy Duty Body
- Height Adjustable Spring Seat
- Internal Floating Piston
- High Quality OEM Natural Rubber Bushings
- Single Piece Lower Leg
- EDP Surface Protection

PROFENDER MG

These Height Adjustable Profender MG Shocks are fully rebuildable and revalveable, to allow for tuning suitable for your needs, and should the need arise to fix the shock should they become damaged.

Fine adjustments can still be made by filling up or releasing Nitrogen in the shock body instead of the reservoir found on the MRA/TSA shocks.

- Min. Pressure 80 PSI
- Max. Pressure 200 PSI
- Pressure Set From Factory 150 PSI
- 46mm Piston with Teflon
- 20mm Super Polished Shaft
- 53mm Outer Body
- Cr+3 Surface Finish

MRA SHOCKS

ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT, REMOTE RESERVOIR

DOBINSONS MRA

Built on the back of the race winning Monotube Remote Reservoir (MRR) shock absorbers, Dobinsons new range of MRR Adjustable shock absorbers combine the best in high performance race-bred Monotube technology, with an all new 3-way damping adjustment system to turn your 4x4 into the ultimate off-road machine.

- 50/60mm CNC Machined High Flow Billet Aluminium Race Piston
- 3mm Thick Heavy Duty Body
- Upgraded 3-Stage Sealing System
- CNC machined components for precise tolerances
- 60mm Aluminium Remote Reservoir
- High Strength Shock Shaft with a minimum tensile strength exceeding 700MPA
- Fully Rebuildable Design
- Braided High Pressure Hoses
- Height Adjustable Spring Seat

PROFENDER MRA/TSA

Utilising the same specifications as the non-remote reservoir MG shocks, vehicles using these shocks perform very well in difficult terrains as there is an ample amount of oil and gas to control the movement of the shock, with damping adjustments being made via the selector dial on top of the reservoir.

These shocks are fully rebuildable and revalveable, to allow for tuning suitable for your needs, and should the need arise to fix the shock should they become damaged.

- Min. Pressure 80 PSI
- Max. Pressure 200 PSI
- Pressure Set From Factory 150 PSI
- 46mm Piston with Teflon
- 20mm Super Polished Shaft
- 53mm Outer Body
- Cr+3 Surface Finish
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