Used Nissan NP300 Shock Absorber

The NP300 Navara (also called the D23) was introduced in the UK around 2015 and received a facelift circa 2019, so there are pre-facelift and post-facelift versions to be aware of. Shock absorbers from within the same pre- or post-facelift period are generally more likely to interchange, but whether a unit crosses that 2019 facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as suspension geometry can change with a refresh. Never assume a part fits without the breaker checking your specific vehicle.

Engine size and the extra weight it brings can influence the damper and spring rates fitted to the vehicle, so a shock absorber from a 2.3 dCi and a 2.5 dCi NP300 may not be a straight swap. Give the breaker your exact registration so they can match the correct unit for your engine variant rather than going by model name alone. Running gear on pick-ups in particular is often tuned to the drivetrain and payload, so it pays to be precise.

Yes, on a van or pick-up like the NP300 the payload and GVW rating genuinely affects suspension specification, because heavier-rated variants are built to carry more load and may use stiffer dampers. Check the plate on your vehicle for the exact GVW figure and pass that to the breaker, rather than relying on the model name alone. A shock absorber from a lower-rated NP300 may not perform correctly or safely on a higher-rated version.

Trim level alone – whether it's an SE, Acenta or Tekna – does not affect shock absorber fitment on the NP300, as the suspension components are determined by the generation, engine, and payload rating rather than the trim grade. You may find cosmetic differences such as different wheel sizes between trims, but the shock absorber itself is not trim-specific. Confirm with the breaker using your registration to make sure the unit matches your engine and GVW rather than worrying about which trim the donor vehicle came from.

Front and rear shock absorbers are completely different parts and are not interchangeable with each other, so always specify which axle you need when contacting a breaker. For the front, the NS (nearside, driver's left) and OS (offside, driver's right) units are handed, so make sure you tell the breaker exactly which corner you need. Getting the wrong side on a front shock absorber means it simply won't fit correctly.

The NP300 Navara's facelift falls around 2019, which means a 2017 unit is pre-facelift and a 2020 model is post-facelift – and those can be different specifications. Whether a shock absorber crosses that facelift boundary is not something that can be guaranteed, and you should confirm compatibility with the breaker using both vehicles' registrations before buying. Name the year of the donor vehicle clearly to the breaker so they can check against the suspension spec rather than just the model name.