Suzuki Samurai +2'' Suspension Kit STAGE 1 – Raptor 4x4

Two inches is the point where a Samurai still drives like a car rather than a compromise built for the trail. You gain ground clearance and room for bigger tyres, yet the road manners stay predictable – and that balance is exactly what this kit is built around.

STAGE 1 is a matched springing and damping package from Raptor 4x4: four +2″ leaf springs and four Silver Series shock absorbers tuned to the same travel. You are not mixing parts from different shelves or guessing whether the damper can keep up with the spring – it is all specified as one set.

Key benefits

• More clearance under the axles and the chassis – less contact with obstacles where a standard Samurai starts dragging.
• Room for larger tyres, which translates directly into grip and the ability to clear obstacles.
• Springs and dampers matched to each other, so the suspension works as one system instead of a soft spring fighting a firm shock.
• Twin tube dampers with a 50 mm body and a 38 mm piston – the larger piston area gives steadier damping over rough ground.
• A 16 mm piston rod in a twin tube layout, a proven configuration for working off-road use.
• The on-road versus off-road compromise the manufacturer designed this kit around is preserved.

What is in the box

• 2 front +2″ Raptor 4x4 leaf springs
• 2 rear +2″ Raptor 4x4 leaf springs
• 2 front Raptor 4x4 Silver Series +2″ shock absorbers
• 2 rear Raptor 4x4 Silver Series +2″ shock absorbers

Specification

• Part number: NOMSAM21
• Model: Suzuki Samurai
• Lift height: +2″
• Brand: Raptor 4x4
• Damper type: twin tube, Silver Series
• Damper body diameter: 50 mm
• Piston diameter: 38 mm
• Piston rod diameter: 16 mm

Who it is for – for a Samurai that commutes on tarmac during the week and heads into forest tracks, gravel and mud at the weekend. It is the most commonly chosen level of upgrade: a clear gain off-road without turning the car into something that needs both hands on every straight. It also works well as the first stage of a longer build.

Installation notes

This is the STAGE 1 version, meaning springs and dampers only – spring bushings are not included. If the bushings on your car have some years behind them, add a rubber or polyurethane set from our range and fit them during the same job, since the springs come off anyway. After a ride height change, check the geometry, brake line lengths and driveshaft operation, as with any lift.

Why it is worth it

• A ready, coherent package instead of sourcing springs and dampers separately.
• +2″ is the level at which the car gains off-road without losing its road manners.
• A proven 50/38/16 mm twin tube damper design for this class of vehicle.

If your Samurai is still sitting at factory height, this is the simplest way to change that in one go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does the STAGE 1 kit include?

Two front and two rear +2'' Raptor 4x4 leaf springs, plus two front and two rear Raptor 4x4 Silver Series +2'' shock absorbers.

Are spring bushings included?

No. STAGE 1 covers springs and dampers only. Bushings come with the STAGE 2 version (NOMSAM22), or can be bought separately.

Which shock absorbers are supplied?

Raptor 4x4 Silver Series twin tube units: 50 mm body, 38 mm piston, 16 mm piston rod.

How much does it lift the car?

Two inches, on both axles – springs and dampers are matched to that same lift height.

Does the kit allow larger tyres?

Yes, the manufacturer lists fitting larger wheels as one of the results of this lift.