Toyota Hilux Surf (1998-2000) KZN185R KZN185 3.0 LITRE DIESEL - Roadsafe STR Shock/Strut - Front
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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About This Product
Roadsafe STR replacement shock absorbers are Nitrogen gas charged to provide precise and consistent valving and feature high quality hard chromed finished shafts to eliminate wear, chipping and drag. Finely tuned valving to suit each specific vehicle application ensures improved vehicle comfort, control, steering response and reduced emergency stopping distances. High quality piston rod guides ensure smooth operation with superior strength against side loading. Features: Seamless Pressure Tube Each shock absorber features a seamless pressure tube that is precisely cylindrical and smooth, capable of withstanding high burst pressures. This design ensures consistent performance and reliability under various driving conditions. The seamless pressure tube provides durability and reliability, essential for consistent performance. High-Quality Rubber Mounting Bushings Equipped with high-quality rubber bushings that effectively reduce noise, vibrations, and harshness, ensuring a smoother and quieter ride. These bushings stabilize the shock absorber, reducing noise and vibration for enhanced comfort. Compatible with OEM Fitment Designed as a direct OE replacement, ensuring a guaranteed fit and ease of installation. It fits seamlessly into your vehicle's existing system, ensuring compatibility with minimal hassle. Tried and Tested for Australian Conditions Roadsafe STR products are locally tested to meet the rigorous demands of Australian road conditions, ensuring reliability and performance. Precisely Tuned Valving Each shock absorber is equipped with precisely tuned valving that enhances comfort, control, and handling. The valving is finely tuned to optimize vehicle performance and responsiveness. High-Quality Piston Rod Guide Features a piston rod guide with superior strength against side loading, ensuring precise and smooth operation. This guide enhances operational precision and durability. Nitrogen Gas Charged The shock absorbers are nitrogen gas charged, providing precise and consistent valving forces for improved performance. Nitrogen charging enhances the shock absorber's responsiveness and reliability. High-Quality Chrome Finished Shaft Equipped with a piston rod assembly featuring a hard chrome finished shaft that minimizes wear and increases resistance to chipping. The chrome finish ensures smooth sealing operation with minimal drag, contributing to long-term durability. Available Variants Choose from a range of options including sealed struts, telescopic shocks, and spring seated shocks to suit your specific vehicle needs.Specifications
- Type: Spring Seat Shock Absorber
- Extended Length: 455mm
- Compressed Length: 342mm
- Top Mount: Stud
- Lower Mount: Eye
Roadsafe STR Shock Absorbers
If you’re chasing a reliable replacement shock for everyday driving, the Roadsafe STR range is a solid all-round option. Built for passenger vehicles and daily use, STR shocks are designed to deliver dependable ride quality, consistent control and long-term reliability without the premium price tag.
Backed by over 40 years of suspension and steering experience in the Australian market, the Roadsafe STR range is built to handle local conditions and provide a straightforward OE-style replacement solution you can trust.
- Tried and tested for Australian conditions and built to suit Aussie roads.
- Backed by a comprehensive 3 year / 100,000 kilometre warranty.
- Direct OE replacement design for reliable fitment and hassle-free installation.
- Precisely tuned valving helps deliver improved comfort, control and handling.
- Available across sealed struts, telescopic shocks and spring seated shock applications, depending on vehicle fitment.
Key Features
- Seamless pressure tube — built with a precisely cylindrical seamless tube to handle high burst pressures and deliver consistent performance and reliability.
- High quality piston rod guide — designed to support smooth operation while providing strong resistance to side loading for dependable day-to-day performance.
- High quality rubber bushings — helps reduce noise, vibration and harshness while maintaining a stable and secure mounting point.
- Chrome finished piston rod assembly — hard chrome finished shaft helps minimise wear, improve chip resistance and maintain smooth sealing operation with minimal drag.
- Precisely tuned valving — calibrated to deliver a balanced ride with improved comfort, control and handling for daily driving conditions.
- Nitrogen gas charged — gas charged construction helps provide exact, consistent valving forces for stable and predictable performance.
Vehicle Compatibility
TOYOTA HILUX SURF KZN185R KZN185 — 08/1998–06/2000 — 3.0 litre DIESEL 1KZTE I4 8v SOHC I/C Turbo EFI 108kW
Shipping and Availability
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