EFS4WD
Reference: 25-0018
Shocks
EFS MRP 2.5 front shock absorber, 25 mm lift — Volkswagen Amarok 2010-2022
Heavy-duty EFS MRP 2.5 front shock absorber for the Volkswagen Amarok: V6 versions from 11.2016-2022 and 4-cylinder versions from 2010. Monotube with a finned remote canister, 25 mm of lift and damping adjustable across 24 compression and up to 36 rebound settings. Rated for an extra 50-110 kg on the front axle.
EFS MRP 2.5 front shock absorber, 25 mm lift — Volkswagen Amarok 2010-2022
Not every Amarok needs a big lift. Sometimes the point is different: getting the front back to level after a bar and gear go on, killing the wallow on corrugations while keeping the truck calm on the road.
This EFS MRP 2.5 shock lifts the front by 25 mm and is rated for an extra 50-110 kg. The monotube body with its finned remote canister keeps oil temperature in check, and the compression and rebound dials let you tune the damping to the load.
Vehicle VW Amarok V6 11.2016-2022, 4-cyl from 2010 | Lift 1" (25 mm) | Adjustment 24 compression / 36 rebound |
Key benefits
- 24 compression settings — a dial on the reservoir changes the damping character without removing anything from the car.
- Up to 36 rebound settings — you decide how fast the wheel returns to the ground after a hit, which is how much grip you keep on gravel.
- Heavily finned remote canister — the oil runs cooler, and cooler oil holds consistent damping far longer on a long corrugated stage.
- Monotube layout allows a larger piston, which translates into extra control over suspension movement.
- Zinc-plated seamless steel body and a solid aluminium top hat — built for salt, mud and years of service.
- Fully serviceable: it can be stripped, rebuilt and re-gassed instead of being thrown away.
- A 25 mm lift is a moderate change — the sensible option when the goal is levelling the front after adding accessories rather than maximum height.
- Rated for an additional 50-110 kg on the front axle.
Vehicle fitment
- Volkswagen Amarok V6 11.2016-2022 — 25 mm lift, additional load 50-110 kg
- Volkswagen Amarok 4-cylinder from 2010 — 25 mm lift, additional load 50-110 kg
What you get
- 1 piece — shock absorber, front axle
- Remote cooling reservoir with a Teflon-coated braided hose
- Fitting instructions with a QR code for warranty registration
Technical data
| Part number | 25-0018 |
| Series | EFS MRP 2.5 (monotube with remote reservoir) |
| Type | Monotube shock absorber with remote reservoir, adjustable |
| Position | Front |
| Lift | 1" (25 mm) |
| Dimensions | 640 × 498 mm |
| Compression adjustment | 24 settings |
| Rebound adjustment | up to 36 settings |
| Reservoir | Remote, heavily finned, Teflon-coated braided hose |
| Additional load | 50-110 kg |
| Serviceability | Fully rebuildable and serviceable |
| Warranty | 2 years or 100,000 km, extendable up to 6 years |
| Manufacturer | EFS 4x4 (Australia) |
| EAN | 5905247917119 |
Who it is for
For a daily-driven Amarok that has gained a bar, a winch or permanent load and started sitting low at the front. The 25 mm of lift levels the stance, and the remote-canister design adds headroom exactly where a standard shock overheats first.
It also suits a truck that mixes work with travel: fully loaded during the week, gravel and forest tracks at the weekend. The character of the suspension is set by dial, with the shock left on the vehicle.
Fitting and notes
- The price covers one piece — a full front axle takes two of these.
- Register the shock with the manufacturer after purchase: scan the QR code from the instructions in the box and fill in the form. Without registration the extended warranty cannot be activated.
- The extension runs through servicing: the first service before 2 years and 100,000 km adds 2 years and 50,000 km, a second one before the next 2 years and 50,000 km takes the total up to 6 years.
- Set compression and rebound after fitting, to suit the load the vehicle actually carries — both dials stay accessible.
- Any change of front ride height is a good reason to check the alignment; our workshop can do it together with the fitting.
Why choose it
- A sensible 25 mm lift plus adjustable damping — you improve how a loaded truck behaves without rebuilding the whole suspension.
- 24/36-click adjustment and a finned remote canister are competition-grade hardware applied to a loaded daily 4x4.
- Full serviceability plus a warranty of 2 years or 100,000 km, extendable up to 6 years — this is a component bought for years, not for one season.
Not sure whether your Amarok needs 25 mm at the front or a larger lift? Send us your accessory list and we will work it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Amarok versions does it fit?
The Amarok V6 from 11.2016-2022 and the 4-cylinder version from 2010.
How much does it lift the front?
25 mm, or 1 inch, with an additional front load of 50-110 kg.
How many pieces does the front axle need?
Two — the price covers one piece.
What exactly is adjustable?
Compression in 24 settings and rebound in up to 36 settings, both by dial, without removing the shock from the vehicle.
What warranty comes with it and how is it extended?
The manufacturer covers 2 years or 100,000 km. Register the shock after purchase using the QR code and form supplied in the box. A service carried out before 2 years and 100,000 km adds another 2 years and 50,000 km, and a second service adds the same again, for up to 6 years in total.
