Raptor 4x4
Reference: RAP-061511
Shocks
Raptor 4x4 Trail Front Shock Absorber +2" Suzuki Samurai
Raptor 4x4 Trail front damper matched to a Suzuki Samurai running a 2" (5 cm) lift. Twin-tube design, 16 mm piston rod, 50 mm body and a 325/475 mm working length. The Trail spec keeps a standard, comfort-oriented damping curve that suits daily driving as much as weekend trails. Price per piece.
Raptor 4x4 Trail Front Shock Absorber +2" Suzuki Samurai
Fit a 2" lift to a Samurai and the standard dampers suddenly run out of length. You can spot it easily: at full droop the wheel hangs on the shock, the rod tops out at the very end of its stroke, and the unit measures its remaining life in months.
This damper is dimensioned for exactly that setup – 325 mm collapsed and 475 mm extended, matched to a Samurai front axle raised by 5 cm. The Trail specification keeps a standard, all-round damping curve: it does not stiffen the car on tarmac, yet still lets the wheel move freely off-road.
Fitment Suzuki Samurai, front axle | Designed for +2" / 5 cm lift | Construction twin-tube, 16 mm rod |
Key benefits
- 325/475 mm working length – enough stroke for the raised body, so the damper neither limits the leaf spring nor works against its own end stop.
- Twin-tube construction – a proven layout on leaf-sprung lightweights, tolerant of dirt and minor body knocks.
- 16 mm rod, 50 mm body – published dimensions make it easy to compare with whatever is currently on the car.
- Trail damping – general-purpose settings without the harshness of competition-oriented units, which matters if the Samurai also sees road use.
Technical data
- Manufacturer: Raptor 4x4 (Saglietti S.r.l.)
- Part number: RAP-061511 (manufacturer code 061511)
- Axle: front
- Range: Trail
- Type: twin-tube
- Piston rod diameter: 16 mm
- Body outer diameter: 50 mm
- Length: 325 / 475 mm
- Intended lift: +2" (5 cm)
- Weight: 2 kg
- Quantity: price per piece
Who it is for
For a Samurai already sitting on a 2" lift, or about to receive one. If you want a damper that copes with commuting, a mountain trip and weekend green-laning alike, this is the profile. For high-speed rock work or a heavily kitted-out build, the stronger units in the same range make more sense.
Fitting notes
The price covers a single damper, so a full front axle needs two. Inspect the mounting bushes and bolts while you are there – worn rubber is the usual cause of knocks that get blamed on new shocks. Confirm as well that the car really runs about 5 cm of lift; with more height this unit will be too short.
Why choose it
- Published dimensions instead of a vague "fits Samurai" listing.
- Selected for a specific lift height rather than an all-purpose compromise.
- Part of the wider Raptor 4x4 suspension range, so springs, bushings and mounts come from one catalogue.
The matching rear unit is listed as RAP-061512.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the price for one shock or a pair?
For one piece. A complete front axle needs two.
Which lift is it made for?
A 2" lift, roughly 5 cm. The manufacturer catalogues it as the +5 cm front damper for the Samurai.
What are the dimensions?
325 mm collapsed and 475 mm extended, with a 16 mm piston rod and a 50 mm body outer diameter.
How does the Trail version differ?
Trail is the standard, comfort-oriented specification – an all-round damper intended for both everyday driving and off-road use.
Will it fit the rear axle?
No. This is the front unit; the matching rear damper for a 2" lift is RAP-061512 and has different working lengths.
