Front Tubular Winch Bumper Type B with A-Bar, Suzuki Samurai (RAP-07015)

People change the front end of a Samurai for two reasons: they want somewhere solid to bolt a winch, and they want to stop wincing at every rock. Raptor type B does both, and it is the simplest of their winch-ready designs — no extras you were never going to use.

The manufacturer describes it plainly as an HD bumper with an a-bar, a light carrier and a winch carrier. It is built from seamless tube, with work light mounting holes and a licence plate carrier.

Key benefits

• The winch carrier is part of the bumper, so line loads feed into the whole frame rather than into a single bracket bolted to sheet metal.
• The a-bar carries a light mount, so driving lamps have a home without fabricated brackets.
• Work light mounting holes are drilled in the bumper itself, so a second pair of lamps also has somewhere to sit.
• The licence plate carrier is designed in, so plate relocation is not left as an afterthought.
• Seamless tube: a uniform wall right around the section, with no longitudinal seam.
• At 24 kg this is the heaviest of the Raptor tubular fronts for the Samurai, which matches both the HD label and the full winch plate.

Specification

• Manufacturer part number: 07015 (our reference RAP-07015)
• Manufacturer: Raptor 4x4 (Saglietti S.r.l., Italy)
• Type: front tubular bumper, type B (HD), with a-bar and winch carrier
• Material: seamless tube
• Features: light carrier on the a-bar, work light mounting holes, licence plate carrier
• Weight: 24 kg
• Application: Suzuki Samurai

Who it is for

Pick this one if a winch is on the plan and you want a strong, straightforward structure without paying for extras. Against the type A (RAP-07012) you give up the alloy lower plate and the four hi-lift adaptor holes; what you keep is the part that matters — a winch frame, an a-bar and places for lights. For a Samurai built as a working trail and expedition truck, that is usually enough.

Fitting notes

Raptor links the same fitting instruction sheet to this product as to the 07012 bumper. It describes a bumper that arrives welded together with its winch carrier, bolts to the chassis on the supplied brackets and hardware without drilling the frame, and needs the outer grille cut to clear a winch. Worth confirming when you order, since the document is titled with the 07012 code and bracket details may differ. The manufacturer also lists this model in petrol and diesel variants.

Why buy it

• The shortest route to a winch-ready front: one part instead of a bumper, a cradle and lamp brackets bought separately.
• An HD design from a European manufacturer with its own part number and published fitting documentation.
• Cheaper than the type A if the lower alloy plate and hi-lift holes are not on your list.

Not sure whether type A or type B suits your build? Tell us what you plan to carry up front and we will point you at the right one.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does RAP-07015 differ from RAP-07012?

They are two different builds: 07015 is the type B, 07012 the type A. The type A adds four hi-lift adaptor holes in the main tube and an alloy plate in the lower centre section. The type B is described by the manufacturer as an HD bumper and weighs 24 kg against 23 kg for the type A.

Can I fit a winch to it?

Yes. The winch carrier is integrated into the bumper — the manufacturer lists it as standard equipment.

Is there provision for auxiliary lights?

Yes. The a-bar has a light carrier, and the bumper itself is drilled for work light mounting.

Does it include a licence plate mount?

Yes, the plate carrier is part of the structure.