NM2501

NM2501 Shock Absorber Nitro MAX for Toyota Prado 250 Prado 250 GX GXL & Altitude

NM2501 Shock Absorber Nitro MAX.8ltr Turbo Diesel) (NM2501) at fits selected vehicle applications. Fast shipping, warranty included.

BrandRAW 4x4

Category: Suspension and 4x4 parts

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Generated transparent product-style artwork for NM2501 NM2501 Shock Absorber Nitro MAX for Toyota Prado 250 Prado 250 GX GXL & Altitude (2.8ltr Turbo Diesel)

Part specs

heights
['0 - 50mm']
positions
['Front']
shock_types
['nitromax']
vehicle_count
1

The RAW 4x4 NM2501 is a Nitro Max shock absorber listed to fit the Toyota Prado 250 (GX, GXL and Altitude) in 2.8-litre turbo-diesel form. This is the standalone Nitro Max damper, the shock at the heart of the matched NM2501-series pairings.

What is the NM2501 Nitro Max shock?

The NM2501 is RAW 4x4's Nitro Max damper for the Prado 250 front end. A shock absorber's job is to control how quickly the suspension compresses over a bump and how it settles afterwards, keeping the tyre planted and the body from wallowing. The record doesn't publish bore, gas charge or travel figures, so we don't quote them — what's listed is the part, the model and the engine it suits.

Where does a shock sit in the suspension?

Springs hold the vehicle's weight; the shock manages the motion. On a heavy diesel wagon like the 2.8-litre Prado 250, a damper that's worn or under-specified shows up as a floaty ride and slow recovery over corrugations. The NM2501 replaces the front damper at that corner. RAW 4x4 also supply it bundled with coils under the NM2501-2544 and NM2501-2580 numbers.

Is it listed for my Prado 250?

It's listed to fit the Toyota Prado 250 GX, GXL and Altitude with the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel. Years aren't recorded, and feed data can carry gaps, so confirm your exact variant and whether you want single dampers or a matched coil-and-shock set with the workshop before ordering.

What does fitting involve here?

Oak Flats Muffler Men fits dampers like the NM2501 at our Illawarra workshop. We inspect the bushes and mounts, fit the new shock, and check the ride afterwards. Pricing on this RAW 4x4 part is still being confirmed, so contact us for a current quote.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

Is the NM2501 a front or rear shock?
It's listed for the Prado 250 front end as the Nitro Max damper. Confirm the exact position and quantity you need with the workshop.
Can I get it matched with coils?
RAW 4x4 also supply the NM2501 bundled with coils as the NM2501-2544 and NM2501-2580. The workshop can advise which suits your build.

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