Raptor 4x4
Reference: RAP-06158
Shocks
Rear Shock Absorber Raptor 4x4 +3" Lift Suzuki Samurai
A Raptor 4x4 rear shock absorber for the Suzuki Samurai, needed when you fit a +3" lift. Twin-tube construction, 16 mm rod, 50 mm body outer diameter and 315 / 510 mm dimensions. The manufacturer describes it as suitable for general, medium-duty use.
Rear Shock Absorber Raptor 4x4 +3" Lift Suzuki Samurai
Raising a Samurai by 3" is not only about taller leaf springs. The factory rear dampers end up with too little working range, the car starts to wallow and wheel travel goes uncontrolled. That is why a properly built lift includes new shocks alongside the springs.
This Raptor 4x4 unit is made for a +3" lift on the Samurai's rear axle, and it comes with a published, checkable specification rather than a vague promise.
Construction Twin-tube | Rod diameter 16 mm | Body 50 mm outer diameter | Dimensions 315 / 510 mm |
Key benefits
- A working range prepared for a +3" lift — the wheel can use the travel the raised springs allow instead of being limited by a too-short damper.
- Twin-tube construction: a simple layout that stands up well to off-road conditions.
- A 16 mm rod and 50 mm body are stated outright, so you can compare them with what is on the car.
- General, medium-duty damping — a sensible balance for a Samurai that is not permanently loaded.
Technical data
| Vehicle | Suzuki Samurai |
| Fitting position | Rear axle |
| Construction | Twin-tube |
| Rod diameter | 16 mm |
| Body outer diameter | 50 mm |
| Dimensions | 315 / 510 mm |
| Intended for | A +3" lift |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Manufacturer code | 06158 |
| Manufacturer | Raptor 4x4 |
The obvious use case is a Samurai going through a +3" lift, where this damper is part of the package rather than an extra. If the car permanently carries weight — winch, steel bumpers, expedition build — consider the stiffer HD version (RAP-06156). The front counterpart to this model is RAP-06157, built to the same principles with 325 / 505 mm dimensions.
Fitting notes
Replace rear shocks in pairs so both sides work the same way. Before ordering, compare the 315 / 510 mm dimensions against your current setup — with non-standard suspension modifications that is the quickest way to avoid a mistake. Our off-road workshop can help you specify the whole set for your lift.
Why it is worth it
- A part matched to one defined lift height, not something that "roughly fits".
- A full, verifiable specification: construction type, rod, body and dimensions.
- A front counterpart and an HD version exist, so a consistent set for both axles is easy to assemble.
If you are fitting a +3" lift to a Samurai, this is one of the parts worth doing properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of this shock absorber?
The manufacturer lists 315 / 510 mm, a 16 mm rod diameter and a 50 mm body outer diameter.
Is this shock needed when fitting a +3" lift?
Yes, the source describes it as required to complete a +3" lift on the Samurai's rear axle.
What type of construction is it?
Twin-tube.
Which shock is the front counterpart?
RAP-06157 — the same range, with 325 / 505 mm dimensions.
How does it differ from the HD version?
The manufacturer aims this model at general, medium-duty use. The HD version (RAP-06156) has stiffened damping and is meant for cars that regularly run with extra load.
