Peugeot 508 Rear Shock Absorber: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
Genuinely worth knowing: Hybrid4 versions use a confirmed, specifically-labelled rear shock reference distinct from standard petrol/diesel variants.
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Confirmed: Hybrid4 Has Its Own Rear Shock Reference
Genuinely worth knowing: parts suppliers confirm Hybrid4 variants use a rear shock absorber specifically labelled and referenced separately from standard petrol/diesel versions, reflecting the rear-mounted electric motor's effect on weight distribution. Some current-generation models also use a genuinely more complex rear damper coupling mechanism sold as a complete set rather than a simple serviceable shock — worth checking whether your car uses this more expensive, integrated system before assuming a straightforward like-for-like replacement.
Peugeot 508 Rear Shock Absorber: The Part That Takes Every Bump Before You Feel It
It's easy to focus entirely on the Peugeot 508's front suspension, since it also does the steering, but the rear shocks age just the same — often with subtler symptoms that get dismissed as road noise right up until they can't be ignored.
Peugeot 508 Rear Shock Absorber: OEM Part Number
| Standard petrol/diesel, right | Genuinely a different part number from the left-side shock, and from the Hybrid4 version below — confirm side and powertrain before ordering |
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| Standard petrol/diesel, left | A genuinely different reference from the right-side shock above |
| Hybrid4, right/left | Confirmed by parts suppliers as a genuinely different, specifically-labelled reference from standard petrol/diesel versions, reflecting the rear-mounted electric motor's effect on weight distribution |
On the Peugeot 508, it's generally worth fitting shock absorbers in pairs rather than one at a time, even if just one side shows obvious signs of failure.
Peugeot 508 Rear Shock Absorber: What It Does
The rear shock absorber controls how quickly the rear suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps, working independently of the coil spring on most versions. A worn rear shock lets the back of the car bounce excessively after a bump instead of settling quickly.
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Peugeot 508 Rear Shock Absorber: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Shock Absorber Guide for symptoms of a worn shock, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
More Peugeot Rear Shock Absorber
The same part, covered across other Peugeot models.