Outback Armour Suspension Kits

Outback Armour suspension offers vehicle-specific adjustable bypass control. Choose the Expedition or Expedition HD kit for listed Prado, Hilux, RAM, Triton and Ranger applications, with specialist fitting at Ferntree Gully and Pakenham workshops.
Read More

OUTBACK ARMOUR SUSPENSION FOR VEHICLE-SPECIFIC TOURING BUILDS

Adjustable bypass control, matched to the vehicle and its load

Outback Armour suspension in this collection is built around vehicle-specific Expedition and Expedition HD packages. Adjustable bypass shocks let damping be changed for daily road use, loaded touring, corrugations and harder off-road conditions. The correct setup still depends on the vehicle, its permanent accessories and the load it normally carries.

The five active applications cover Toyota Prado 150 with KDSS, Toyota Hilux Rogue, RAM 1500 DS with the 5.7L Hemi, Mitsubishi Triton MQ-MR and Ford Ranger PY with the V6 diesel. Each product must be matched against the complete model and year information before ordering.

Need it fitted? Our Ferntree Gully and Pakenham workshops supply and install everything in this range. Not sure which option suits your vehicle? Call our friendly staff on 1300 633 762 before you order.

KEY CATEGORIES AND WHAT THEY'RE BUILT FOR

EXPEDITION KIT

The Outback Armour Expedition kit listed here suits the Prado 150 Series with KDSS. It is the medium-duty touring configuration in the current collection and combines vehicle-specific suspension components with adjustable bypass shocks.

EXPEDITION HD KIT

Expedition HD applications are listed for the Hilux Rogue, RAM 1500 DS, Triton MQ-MR and Ranger PY. These kits use heavier springs and revised damping for builds carrying a more substantial permanent touring load.

KDSS-COMPATIBLE KIT

The Prado 150 application is specifically listed for vehicles with KDSS. Confirm that the vehicle has KDSS before ordering, because this application should not be treated as interchangeable with a standard non-KDSS kit.

WHY ADJUSTABLE BYPASS SHOCKS MATTER

A conventional single-stage shock uses fixed damping. Outback Armour adjustable bypass shocks use multiple damping zones and external clickers, allowing the damping to be changed for the vehicle's current use.

That adjustment matters when the same 4WD handles an unloaded commute, a full touring load, sealed roads, corrugations and off-road impacts. It provides scope to tune the response instead of relying on one fixed setting for every condition. Correct spring selection remains important, particularly when permanent accessories significantly change the vehicle's operating weight.

CHOOSE BY VEHICLE AND USE CASE

Choose from the active applications in this collection:

  • Toyota Prado 150 Series with KDSS, 2009+: Expedition kit for the KDSS-equipped vehicle.
  • Toyota Hilux Rogue, 2023+: Adjustable Bypass Expedition HD suspension kit.
  • RAM 1500 DS, 2014+, 5.7L Hemi: Adjustable Bypass Expedition HD suspension kit.
  • Mitsubishi Triton MQ-MR, 2015-2024: Adjustable Bypass Expedition HD suspension kit.
  • Ford Ranger PY, 2022+, V6 diesel: Adjustable Bypass Expedition HD suspension kit.

Vehicle compatibility is only the first check. The workshop also needs to know the permanent accessories, usual load, intended terrain and whether the vehicle is being considered for a GVM upgrade.

LIFT HEIGHT AND GEOMETRY

An Outback Armour lift kit should be selected around the completed vehicle, not a universal lift or tyre-clearance promise. Final ride height can vary with the application, spring selection, accessories and operating load. Suspension changes can also affect alignment and geometry.

Confirm the target setup before ordering. Tyre clearance, geometry components and any approval requirements need to be assessed for the individual vehicle and the regulations that apply where it will be registered or used.

KDSS-COMPATIBLE KITS

The Toyota Prado 150 uses the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, a hydraulic anti-sway system. Outback Armour describes the listed Prado Expedition application as retaining KDSS functionality while changing the suspension and damping setup. Check the vehicle's exact specification before purchase and make sure KDSS is identified on the order and workshop booking.

PAIRING WITH GVM UPGRADES

The Outback Armour Expedition HD kit is used in some certified GVM upgrade programs. That does not mean purchasing or installing the standalone suspension kit creates a certified payload increase. The applicable components, engineering pathway and approval requirements depend on the vehicle and the specific GVM program.

If the completed build may reach or exceed factory GVM, discuss the GVM upgrade pathway before choosing suspension alone. Check the regulations that apply in your state or territory and confirm the proposed setup with the workshop.

BRAND WE STOCK AND WHY

This collection contains five active Outback Armour products, all based on vehicle-specific Expedition or Expedition HD adjustable bypass packages. For other suspension options and lift kit tiers, see the broader lift kits collection.

NOT SURE WHICH KIT TO PICK?

Expedition HD is intended for vehicles carrying substantial touring equipment and permanent load. It may not suit a lightly equipped daily driver. If you are not sure which Outback Armour suspension kit suits your vehicle, reach out to our friendly staff before you order. Your vehicle, accessories, normal load and intended use all help determine a suitable spring and damping setup.

WHAT A QUALITY SUSPENSION INSTALLATION INVOLVES

Installation starts with confirming the exact vehicle and kit. The relevant front and rear suspension components are removed, springs and shocks are fitted, and any required geometry components are installed. Hardware is torqued to specification, wheel alignment is completed, and the adjustable bypass shocks are set to a practical baseline. The vehicle is then road-tested, and the adjustment process is explained at handover.

Ultimate Offroad fits Outback Armour suspension at Ferntree Gully and Pakenham. Send a service enquiry with the full vehicle details, permanent accessories, usual load and intended use. We can check the application, quote the installation and arrange the workshop booking.

Submit a service enquiry with your vehicle details, or email sales@ultimateoffroad.com.au, and our friendly staff will confirm fitment, quote the work and arrange a booking at Ferntree Gully or Pakenham.

Servicing and installation

Professional Installation at Our Victorian Workshop

Ultimate Offroad operates two Victorian locations, Ferntree Gully and Pakenham, with a full workshop team experienced in 4WD accessory fitting, suspension upgrades, and auto electrical work. If you're buying something that needs to be installed correctly, we can handle the whole job. That includes sourcing the product, completing the installation, and managing any compliance certification required. Submit a service enquiry to get the process started.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Expedition and Expedition HD?

The Outback Armour Expedition kit is the medium-duty touring configuration described in the current range. Expedition HD uses heavier springs and revised damping for vehicles carrying a more substantial permanent load. The correct choice depends on the vehicle, accessories and normal operating weight. Do not choose HD from the badge alone. Give the workshop your complete loadout before ordering.

Outback Armour adjustable bypass shocks use multiple damping zones and external clickers, allowing damping to be changed for different loads and surfaces. That adjustment is useful when one vehicle handles daily road use, loaded touring, corrugations and harder off-road work. Settings still need to suit the actual vehicle. The workshop can establish a baseline and explain further adjustment.

The listed Toyota Prado 150 Series kit is specifically for vehicles with KDSS. Outback Armour describes the compatible Expedition kit as retaining KDSS functionality while changing the suspension. Confirm the vehicle's exact variant and KDSS equipment before purchase, because a standard non-KDSS kit should not be treated as interchangeable with this application.

Do not assume one fixed lift result across all five applications. Final ride height depends on the vehicle, current accessories, spring selection and operating load. Tyre clearance and geometry also need to be assessed on the completed vehicle. Tell us your target ride height and tyre setup so the correct Outback Armour lift kit and supporting components can be reviewed.

This collection contains five active, vehicle-specific applications: Prado 150 with KDSS, Hilux Rogue, RAM 1500 DS with the 5.7L Hemi, Triton MQ-MR and Ranger PY with the V6 diesel. Match the full model detail and year range shown on the product, not only the vehicle name. Contact us before ordering if any detail differs.

Yes. Suspension work changes ride height and can affect wheel alignment and geometry. A completed installation should be checked, aligned and road-tested before handover. Where geometry components are required, they must match the vehicle and intended setup. Ultimate Offroad includes the relevant checks when fitting at its Ferntree Gully and Pakenham workshops.

The HD configuration is intended for builds carrying greater permanent weight, so choosing it for a lightly equipped daily driver can produce the wrong result. Adjustable damping helps tune the response, but it does not replace correct spring selection. Share the vehicle's permanent accessories and usual load with the workshop so ride quality and load control can be balanced.

Yes. The external clickers are intended to let the user alter damping for different conditions. Start from the baseline established for the vehicle and make considered changes rather than treating one setting as universal. Ultimate Offroad can show you how the adjustment works at handover. If the vehicle's load changes materially, ask for the setup to be reviewed.

Not automatically. A suspension kit, lift and GVM change can have different approval requirements depending on the vehicle, configuration and state or territory. Outback Armour suspension is used in some certified GVM upgrade programs, but the standalone kit is not itself a payload certification. Review the applicable regulations and speak with the workshop about the GVM upgrade pathway before proceeding.

Warranty coverage can depend on the product, installation and how the vehicle is used. Before purchase, ask Ultimate Offroad to confirm the current manufacturer terms, the workshop's installation coverage and the process for an assessment. Keep the purchase and installation records. Do not assume that a suspension product warranty also covers unrelated components or vehicle modifications.

Send a service enquiry with the full vehicle details, current accessories, intended use, usual load and any planned tyre or GVM changes. The Ferntree Gully or Pakenham workshop can then check the application, discuss the right spring and damping setup, quote the work and arrange a suitable booking. Installation timing is confirmed with the workshop rather than stated as a fixed period.

Yes, the listed kits can be shipped Australia-wide. Before selecting self-install, confirm the exact application and what is included for that vehicle. Suspension hardware must be fitted and torqued correctly, followed by the required alignment and checks. If workshop fitting is preferred, Ultimate Offroad installs Outback Armour suspension at Ferntree Gully and Pakenham.

Still have a question?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team of off road experts

Contact

Need it installed? Talk to our workshop.

Victoria's specialist in GVM upgrades, suspension fitment, and 4WD
accessory installation. Ferntree Gully and Pakenham.