{"product_id":"arb-ome-nitrocharger-plus-front-shock-4wd-1979-95-pickup","title":"ARB | OME Nitrocharger Plus Front Shock Absorber | 4WD (1979-95 Pickup)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARB | OME Nitrocharger Plus Front Shock Absorber\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup 4WD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eARB Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus Front Shock Absorber\u003c\/strong\u003e provides vehicle-specific damping for Toyota Pickup 4WD front suspensions. This listing combines the \u003cstrong\u003e1979–1985 solid-front-axle shock\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003e1986–1995 independent-front-suspension (IFS) shock\u003c\/strong\u003e into one product with clearly separated year-range choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe early solid-axle option is intended for \u003cstrong\u003ematched Old Man Emu front leaf springs and approximately 2 inches of front lift\u003c\/strong\u003e. The later IFS option is intended for stock-height through approximately 2-inch-lift front suspension. These two shocks have different travel and mounting applications and must not be substituted for one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle-specific valving\u003c\/strong\u003e tuned for the applicable front suspension and spring system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty twin-tube steel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e with nitrogen gas charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-flow piston and multi-disc damping control\u003c\/strong\u003e help maintain predictable suspension response on paved roads, rough roads, and trails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber \/ polyurethane mounting bushes\u003c\/strong\u003e selected for the applicable shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as \u003cstrong\u003eone front shock or a matching front pair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNitrocharger Plus Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrocharger Plus shocks use a protective twin-tube steel body and application-specific compression and rebound damping. Their high-flow internal design and gas charge help maintain damping control through repeated suspension movement on uneven roads and trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an older leaf-sprung solid axle, shock length and damping must work with the matched leaf-spring travel. For the later torsion-bar IFS suspension, the shorter front-shock application retains the factory mounting arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStock Height \u0026amp; Lift Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1985 Pickup 4WD, solid front axle:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a matched \u003cstrong\u003eOME front leaf-spring system with approximately 2 inches of lift\u003c\/strong\u003e; not presented as a standard stock-height shock replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1986–1995 Pickup 4WD, IFS:\u003c\/strong\u003e For \u003cstrong\u003efactory ride height through approximately 2 inches of front lift\u003c\/strong\u003e with the factory-style shock mounting arrangement. Front height is determined by torsion-bar adjustment and the full suspension configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeither shock absorber creates lift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979–1983 Toyota Pickup – 1st Gen – 4WD – Solid Front Axle – Matched OME front leaf springs \/ approximately 2-inch lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984–1985 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Solid Front Axle – Matched OME front leaf springs \/ approximately 2-inch lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986–1988 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Independent Front Suspension – Stock height to approximately 2-inch lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1989–1995 Toyota Pickup – 3rd Gen – 4WD – Independent Front Suspension – Stock height to approximately 2-inch lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4WD Pickup only; does not fit 2WD Pickup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1985:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory solid front axle with matched Old Man Emu front leaf springs. Confirm the OME spring system and required shock travel before ordering. Do not select this longer shock for a stock-height vehicle without that suspension setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1986–1995:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory independent front suspension. The standard IFS front shock can be used at stock height or with approximately 2 inches of front lift when its travel and original mount locations are retained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot interchangeable across the 1985 \/ 1986 solid-axle-to-IFS break.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for Toyota Tacoma, solid-axle-converted IFS trucks, long-travel setups, or relocated shock mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth driver and passenger front positions use the same shock within the correct year-range choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARB \/ Old Man Emu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrocharger Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front left or right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrogen-gas-charged twin-tube steel body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle-specific; non-adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toyota Pickup 4WD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1985 Solid-Axle Extended Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 479 mm \/ 18.86 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1985 Solid-Axle Compressed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294 mm \/ 11.57 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1979–1985 Solid-Axle Mounts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper threaded pin \/ lower bushed eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Front Shock Should You Buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/kyb-excel-g-front-shock-stock-height-1979-95-pickup-4wd\"\u003eKYB Excel-G\u003c\/a\u003e — Best for Factory-Style Comfort \u0026amp; Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose KYB Excel-G if your Toyota Pickup is at stock ride height and you want an affordable replacement that restores original-style ride comfort and handling. Its nitrogen-gas-charged twin-tube design focuses on factory-like damping rather than a firmer performance-oriented feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/bilstein-stock-ride-height-b6-4600-front-shock-1979-95-pickup\"\u003eBilstein B6 4600\u003c\/a\u003e — Best for Overall Stock-Height Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Bilstein B6 4600 if you want an upgrade in suspension control while maintaining factory ride height. Its high-pressure monotube construction and digressive valving provide a firmer, more controlled response, making it an excellent choice for daily driving, highway travel, towing, and occasional off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARB \/ Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus — Best for OME Suspension Builds \u0026amp; Demanding Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus if your Pickup uses a matched OME suspension system, regularly travels rough terrain, or carries additional permanent equipment. Its heavy-duty, gas-charged twin-tube design features vehicle-specific damping developed for different loads and suspension configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e For most Toyota Pickup owners maintaining factory ride height, \u003cstrong\u003eBilstein B6 4600 is our preferred all-around choice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eKYB Excel-G\u003c\/strong\u003e if factory-style comfort and affordability are your priorities. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eOld Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e when your suspension setup and driving conditions call for its OME-specific damping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Fitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e For 1979–1985 solid-front-axle Pickups, the Old Man Emu option is intended for matched OME front leaf springs with approximately 2 inches of lift—not a standard stock-height replacement. For 1986–1995 IFS Pickups, the Old Man Emu option supports stock height through approximately 2 inches of front lift when properly configured. The KYB Excel-G and Bilstein B6 4600 options listed here are intended for factory ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 1986–1988 Pickup 4WD IFS models, these front shocks also appear in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/arb-ome-complete-2-lift-kit-4wd-1986-89-4runner-pickup\"\u003eOld Man Emu Complete 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, which pairs the shocks with matching suspension components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979-1985 \/ Single\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) ARB \/ Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus front shock absorber for the 1979–1985 factory solid-axle \/ matched OME leaf-spring suspension configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer-supplied shock mounting bushings \/ washers \/ fittings for 1 shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979-1985 \/ Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) ARB \/ Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus front shock absorbers for the 1979–1985 factory solid-axle \/ matched OME leaf-spring suspension configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer-supplied shock mounting bushings \/ washers \/ fittings for 2 shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1986-1995 \/ Single\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) ARB \/ Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus front shock absorber for the 1986–1995 factory IFS suspension configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer-supplied shock mounting bushings \/ washers \/ fittings for 1 shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1986-1995 \/ Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) ARB \/ Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus front shock absorbers for the 1986–1995 factory IFS suspension configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer-supplied shock mounting bushings \/ washers \/ fittings for 2 shocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front leaf springs, torsion bars, factory lower mounting bolts, or other suspension-lift components. 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