Cheap Peugeot Boxer Shock Absorber

The Boxer has been through two main generations: the first-generation ran from 1994 to 2006, and the second-generation (the current platform, shared with the Fiat Ducato and Citroën Relay) launched in 2006 and has continued with updates since. Shock absorbers from a first-gen van will not cross over to a second-gen van, so always make sure the breaker confirms the part is from the correct generation against your registration. Within the second generation there have been running updates, so confirm with the breaker whether a specific year's unit crosses over to yours.

Both sit within the second-generation platform that started in 2006, so on the face of it you are in the same generation. However, payload and GVW ratings vary across the Boxer range and can affect the suspension specification, so a shock from a different weight-rated van may not be the correct match even within the same generation. Confirm with the breaker that the donor van's GVW rating matches yours — check your vehicle plate rather than relying on the model name alone.

Yes, this is one of the most important factors on the Boxer. Peugeot offer the Boxer in different weight classes, and heavier-rated vans use stiffer suspension components to cope with the higher loads. Always check the plate on your van for the actual GVW figure and give that to the breaker, not just the model name or trim badge.

For front shock absorbers on the Boxer, nearside and offside are handed, so you must specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. Rear shocks are typically the same each side, but confirm this with the breaker for your exact van to be certain.

Trim names and body length designations on the Boxer primarily reflect wheelbase, load length, and payload rating rather than being purely cosmetic differences. Because payload and GVW rating genuinely affect suspension specification, the weight class behind your trim code matters more than the name itself — a 330 and a 350 are different weight classes and may not share the same shock absorber. Give the breaker your full registration and confirm the GVW from your plate rather than assuming fitment based on the trim name alone.

On the Boxer, engine size is less of a direct factor for shock absorbers than it is for brakes, but heavier engine variants can be paired with higher GVW ratings which do influence suspension specification. The GVW and payload rating on your vehicle plate is the more reliable guide to give a breaker than the engine code alone. Confirm both the generation and the weight rating with the breaker to avoid ending up with the wrong unit.