Raptor 4x4
Reference: RAP-09143A
Coil springs
Set of 4 Lift Springs +40 mm Suzuki Vitara 1989-1998 - Raptor 4x4
A set of four Raptor 4x4 springs that lift a 1989-1998 Suzuki Vitara by 40 mm, front and rear axle in one go. Standard rate keeps ride comfort close to stock, and fitting needs no changes to the control arms or front axle. Black powder coated.
Set of 4 Lift Springs +40 mm Suzuki Vitara - Raptor 4x4 (RAP-09143A)
Four centimetres is the lift height where a Vitara gains real capability and room for a bigger tyre without entering the territory that forces a front suspension rebuild. The manufacturer confirms it directly: these springs fit with no changes to the control arms or the front axle.
This is a whole-vehicle set - two front springs, two rear - with a standard rate, so the car does not turn into a plank on the gravel road to the trailhead.
Vehicle Suzuki Vitara 1989-1998 | Contents 4 springs (front + rear) | Lift +40 mm | Rate standard |
Key benefits
- Raises both axles by 40 mm - more clearance, better approach and departure angles, room for larger tyres.
- Standard rate springs: lift without the comfort penalty of a heavy duty set.
- No modification to the control arms or front axle - the only Raptor 4x4 Vitara lift where the manufacturer does not require new arms.
- Black powder coating, tougher against the conditions suspension actually works in than plain paint.
- Run them with stock shocks or with extended Raptor 4x4 units - the manufacturer allows both.
- Lifetime guarantee on holding their height, so the springs are not meant to settle over time.
What is in the box
- 2 x front lift spring +40 mm
- 2 x rear lift spring +40 mm
Technical data
- Brand: Raptor 4x4 (Saglietti S.r.l., Italy)
- Manufacturer part number: 09143A
- Application: Suzuki Vitara, 1989-1998
- Quantity: 4 pcs (both axles)
- Lift height: +40 mm
- Rate: standard
- Finish: black powder coat
- Set weight: 14 kg
This suits Vitara owners who want the simplest possible route into a lift: no front geometry rebuild, no compulsory arm swap, no stiffened ride. It works well on a car used daily and off road at weekends, and less well if the rear is permanently loaded with heavy gear, which a standard rate spring is not designed for.
Fitting notes
- No modification to the control arms or front axle is required.
- Can be combined with stock shock absorbers or with the extended Raptor 4x4 RAP-09151 (front right), RAP-09152 (front left) and RAP-09153 (rear) - the distributor recommends the latter.
- Plan an alignment check once ride height has changed.
Why buy this set
- A complete two-axle lift in a single item, with no piecing together of individual springs.
- Lifetime guarantee on holding the ride height, given by the distributor.
- The least invasive Vitara lift in the Raptor 4x4 range - no work on arms or axle.
If you want to lift a Vitara without stripping half the front suspension, this is the set to start with.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many springs are in the set?
Four - two front and two rear. It covers the whole vehicle.
Do the control arms have to be changed?
No. The manufacturer states that the +40 mm springs fit without modifying the control arms or the front axle.
Can I keep the original shock absorbers?
Yes. Raptor 4x4 allows these springs to run with stock shocks or with its extended 09151, 09152 and 09153 units. The distributor recommends the Raptor 4x4 shocks.
Will the springs settle over time?
The product page states a lifetime guarantee on holding their dimension, i.e. keeping the set ride height.
How does this differ from RAP-09143ASET?
RAP-09143A is springs only (4 pcs). RAP-09143ASET is the full suspension kit: the same four +40 mm springs plus four Raptor 4x4 Silver Series shock absorbers.
