Tough Dog’s pioneering R&D approach has resulted in several unique products. The Return To Centre steering damper and the adjustable ‘SV’ steering stabilizer are two excellent examples of the team’s innovative thinking, helping create some of the best suspension systems currently available for off-road vehicles.
Tough Dog products have received multiple awards for their unique features. For example, the Tough Dog 41mm Foam Cell shock absorber won first place in an independent shock absorber test conducted by Australian 4WD Action magazine - one of the most demanding markets for off-road suspension performance, where reliability is critical due to extreme distances and harsh conditions.
The Foam Cell shock absorbers included in this kit are our best-selling shocks, offering versatile performance. Whether you go off-roading occasionally on weekends or spend most of the year in demanding terrain, Foam Cell shocks are built to handle it all.
The Foam Cell design uses a micro-cellular foam insert that significantly reduces cavitation—along with excessive aeration, one of the most common causes of shock absorber failure. Under heavy loads, oil and gas in the external chamber can mix and create bubbles, reducing oil viscosity. When aerated oil passes through the valve, it creates less resistance, preventing the shock absorber from functioning properly. The Foam Cell insert fills the space normally occupied by air or nitrogen, eliminating bubble formation and ensuring consistent damping performance even under prolonged heavy suspension loads.
Thanks to 9-stage adjustability, you can easily control shock stiffness and adapt to changing driving conditions. Choose a firmer setting for highway travel, then adjust it when it’s time to tackle the trails.
Foam Cell shock absorber features:
- Twin-tube design
- High-temperature, all-weather resistant oil
- 18 mm double-chromed rod
- Additional welds on all bolts and eyelets
- Multi-stage velocity-sensitive valving
- Rod seal and multi-lip seal
- Hydraulic rebound stop
- 3-year commercial warranty / unlimited mileage
This suspension kit provides a 50 mm lift over factory suspension and includes:
- Foam Cell 40mm adjustable shock absorber (FRONT) – BM401047 × 2
- Foam Cell 40mm adjustable shock absorber (REAR) – BM401206 × 2
- Coil springs (pair) (FRONT) – TDC734L × 1
- Coil springs (pair) (REAR) – TDC742L × 1