SUSPENSION upgrades are essential for off-roaders who prefer the rough and tumble of the Outback or High Country.

Shocks improve ride quality, making the 4×4 more capable and more comfortable. Here we’ve listed adjustable shocks that’ll soon hit Dobinsons catalogues, as well as new TrakRyder Extreme adjustable coilovers from Pedders.

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Dobinsons Springs & Suspension MRR Adjustable Shock Absorbers

The team at Dobinsons Springs & Suspension will soon release a new adjustable shock (coming April/May). The shock features a huge 50mm and 60mm bore (56mm and 66mm outer body) with a robust 3mm wall thickness.

The aluminium piston is a CNC-machined high-flow billet jobbie. The shock has high- and low-speed compression dials, a rebound adjustment dial and an upgraded three-stage sealing system. The bushings are natural rubber and the hoses are Parker stainless steel braided. The external remote oil reservoir is also built tough and the shocks themselves of a fully rebuildable, direct bolt-on design, making the fitment process straightforward.

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Some versions of the shock (vehicle-dependent) will feature a height adjustable spring seat and a single-piece lower leg. There’ll be limited vehicle model versions upon release, with more to come.

Website: www.dobinsonsprings.com

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Pedders Trakryder Extreme Adjustable Coilovers

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The suspension gurus at Pedders have produced a new range of adjustable coilover shocks for a number of the most popular 4×4 dual-cab utes, including the Ford Ranger (PX onwards), Mazda BT-50 (2011+), Isuzu D-Max (2012+), Holden Colorado (2012+) and Toyota Hilux (2016+).

The coilover includes high-grade spherical bearing mounts and seals, adjustable rebound damping, 54mm-bore inverted monotube, height-adjustable front assembly, a remote canister for optimum oil capacity and cooling, 20mm hard-chrome piston rod, and top-notch alloy steel coil springs (on the front only).

The kit includes two front adjustable coilovers, two rear adjustable shock absorbers (with remote canister and the same beefy 54mm-bore inverted monotube design as the front), a fitting kit and adjustment spanners.

Website: www.pedders.com.au