Opposite Lock Cardiff is the authorised Tough Dog remote reservoir shocks dealer and installer in Newcastle, NSW.
We stock individual Tough Dog remote res front struts and rear shocks sold as a pair. We also stock complete Remote Res suspension lift kits for the most popular 4WD platforms.
Call (02) 4058 1911 to confirm the correct remote res shocks for your specific vehicle.
Opposite Lock Cardiff is the authorised Tough Dog remote reservoir shocks dealer and installer in Newcastle, NSW.
We stock individual Tough Dog remote res front struts and rear shocks sold as a pair. We also stock complete Remote Res suspension lift kits for the most popular 4WD platforms.
Call (02) 4058 1911 to confirm the correct remote res shocks for your specific vehicle.
The Tough Dog remote reservoir shocks range covers two distinct product types at our Cardiff workshop. Understanding the difference determines which suits your 4WD before purchase.
Individual tough dog remote res shocks come as a pair and suit 4WD owners who want to upgrade their shock absorbers only without replacing springs or other suspension components. We supply front remote res struts and rear remote res adjustable shocks separately across all supported vehicle platforms.
Complete Remote Res suspension lift kits combine the tough dog remote reservoir shocks with raised springs, leaf springs and all required fitting components in one kit. These complete kits provide a full suspension upgrade in a single purchase and suit 4WD owners who want the full Remote Res system front and rear with a lift height increase.
Call (02) 4058 1911 to confirm which option suits your specific 4WD and load requirements.
A remote reservoir shock absorber uses a separate canister connected to the main shock body via a braided hose. This canister provides additional oil and gas volume beyond what a standard shock body holds internally. The extra volume gives the shock absorber two key advantages over standard units.
The Tough Dog TD-R Pro Series remote reservoir shock absorbers are the premium remote res unit in the Tough Dog range. We confirm every specification below from Tough Dog’s own product data.
| Component | Specification |
| Race piston | 60mm high-flow |
| Body diameter | 67mm steel |
| Piston rod | 22mm chrome |
| Stone protection | 360° rugged stone shield |
| Design | Monotube with remote gas canister |
| Body | Threaded for precise ride height adjustment |
| Mount | Inverted design, reduces unsprung weight |
| Compression adjustment | 8 stages |
| Rebound adjustment | 8 stages |
| Total adjustment stages | 16 |
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000km whichever comes first |
| Manufacturing | CNC-machined components |
The TDR PRO uses an inverted mount design. The heavier body of the shock sits at the top of the mount rather than the bottom. This places less unsprung weight at the wheel end. Lower unsprung weight means the wheel responds faster to surface changes, improving contact with the ground and traction over uneven terrain.
The Tough Dog TDR PRO suspension system suits 4WD owners who regularly push their vehicle across corrugations, heavy loads and sustained off-road driving.
The 16-stage adjustment system gives 8 independent compression stages and 8 independent rebound stages. Compression adjustment controls how quickly the shock compresses when hitting a bump. Rebound adjustment controls how quickly it extends after compression. Adjusting both independently lets the driver match the suspension response precisely to their current load, road surface and driving speed.
Our Tough Dog remote reservoir shocks Newcastle range covers the following platforms. We stock both individual shock pairs and complete suspension lift kits across these vehicles.
| Vehicle | Variants | Years |
| Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series | GX, GXL, VX, Sahara, Sahara ZX, GR Sport | 03/2021 on |
| Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series | GX, GXL, VX, Sahara | 11/2007 to 2021 |
| Toyota LandCruiser 78 and 79 Series Single Cab | Single Cab | 10/1999 on |
| Toyota LandCruiser 78 and 79 Series Dual Cab | Dual Cab | 2012 on |
| Toyota LandCruiser 76 Series | Wagon | 2007 on |
| Toyota N80 HiLux 4×4 | GUN125R, GUN126R, GGN125R including 48V models | 10/2015 on |
| Toyota Prado 250 Series | – | Coming soon |
| Ford Next Gen Ranger | P703 Ranger 2.0L 4 Cyl, 3.0L V6 | 07/2022 on |
| Isuzu D-Max | RG MY19, excludes Blade | 08/2020 on |
| Mazda BT-50 | TF | 08/2020 on |
| Volkswagen Amarok | 4 Cyl and V6 TD engines | 10/2022 on |
| RAM 1500 Ute | – | Coming soon |
Call (02) 4058 1911 to confirm current availability for your specific vehicle and whether individual shocks or a complete Remote Res lift kit suits your requirements.
Call us on (02) 4058 1911 to get a current price and confirm stock for your vehicle. We supply a fixed quote covering the tough dog remote res shocks and installation at our Cardiff workshop before any work starts.
Online retailers stock the Tough Dog TDR range but cannot fit it locally. Opposite Lock Cardiff supplies and installs every Tough Dog remote reservoir product at our Cardiff workshop covering individual shocks, front struts and complete Remote Res lift kits in one visit. Every product carries the full 3-year Tough Dog warranty supported locally by our Cardiff workshop.
Newcastle and Hunter Valley 4WD owners have visited our Cardiff workshop for over ten years for Tough Dog suspension products across every major 4WD platform. Read our Google reviews from real local customers before booking.
We serve 4WD owners from Newcastle, Cardiff, Maitland, Cessnock, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Port Stephens and Nelson Bay.
Get a free quote online or call us Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
