Raptor 4x4
Reference: RAP-07052
Bumpers and Bullbars
Rear Aluminium HD Bumper for Suzuki Samurai, Raptor 4x4
Raptor 4x4 rear HD bumper for the Suzuki Samurai with an aluminium body and steel chassis mounting brackets. At 6 kg it protects the rear without loading mass behind the axle. Designed for the original rear lights and offered in bare aluminium or black.
Rear Aluminium HD Bumper for Suzuki Samurai (RAP-07052)
The back end of a Samurai takes the most abuse reversing off-road, and the factory bumper is both the weakest part there and the first to rust. The catch with a steel replacement is that it hangs another dozen or more kilos behind the rear axle, which is exactly where a short-wheelbase car likes it least.
Raptor 4x4 went another way: the bumper body is aluminium, held to the chassis by steel mounting brackets. The result is an HD-rated structure weighing 6 kg, designed to take the original rear lights. Choose it in natural aluminium or in black powder coat.
Fits Suzuki Samurai | Material aluminium + steel brackets | Weight 6 kg | Finish aluminium or black |
Key benefits
- At 6 kg the aluminium body weighs a fraction of a steel equivalent, and every kilo behind the rear axle of a light truck shows up in how the leaf springs work and how the tail behaves over bumps.
- Aluminium does not rust, which is a visible difference in this exact spot after a salted winter.
- Steel mounting brackets tie the bumper straight to the chassis, so the load path does not rely on aluminium where stiffness is needed.
- Provision for the original rear lights is designed in — no relocating the lamps and no buying replacements.
- Two finishes: bare aluminium if you want the contrast, or black powder coat if the bumper should disappear into the bodywork.
Specification
- Manufacturer part number: 07052 (our reference RAP-07052)
- Manufacturer: Raptor 4x4 (Saglietti S.r.l., Italy)
- Type: rear HD bumper
- Material: aluminium body, steel chassis brackets
- Lighting: designed for the original rear lights
- Finishes: aluminium, black (powder coated)
- Weight: 6 kg
- Application: Suzuki Samurai
Who it is for
For anyone building a Samurai with an eye on weight: you want a solid rear end without a dozen kilos of overhang behind the axle. It also works as a restoration part — if the original bumper came out of winter looking like a sieve, an aluminium replacement will not repeat the story. This is a trail and expedition solution where protecting the rear of the body and finishing it properly matter most.
Fitting notes
The bumper bolts to the chassis via the steel brackets supplied with it. Choose your finish when ordering — the manufacturer prices the black version above natural aluminium. If you would rather have the fitting and light transfer done by someone who does it regularly, our 4x4 workshop handles this kind of work.
Why buy it
- Rear protection without adding mass where a short vehicle notices it most.
- A material that will not end up like the factory bumper after a few salted seasons.
- Ready for the original lights, so fewer modifications and less to explain at inspection time.
Undecided between the aluminium and black finish? Tell us how your Samurai is finished and we will say which one actually looks better on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the bumper entirely aluminium?
The bumper body is aluminium; the chassis mounting brackets are steel. Both the manufacturer and the distributor describe it that way.
Will the original rear lights fit?
Yes. The bumper is designed for the original rear lights and comes with the mounting holes for them.
What finishes are available?
Two: natural aluminium and black powder coat. The manufacturer prices the black version higher.
How much does it weigh?
6 kg according to the manufacturer, which is its main advantage over steel bumpers hung behind the rear axle.
