Raptor 4x4
Reference: RAP-20122
Lift Kits
HD Trial Suspension Lift Kit +2" (50 mm) Raptor 4x4 Mercedes G-Class W463
Complete kit raising the suspension of a Mercedes G-Class W463 by two inches (50 mm). It contains four heavy-duty springs and four HD Raptor 4x4 shock absorbers supplied with bushings and protective boots. The kit is specified for vehicles running a winch, a steel bumper, heavy loads or a trailer.
HD Trial Suspension Lift Kit +2" (50 mm) Raptor 4x4 – Mercedes G-Class W463
The G-Class has a ladder frame, two solid axles and three lockers, but its factory suspension was calculated for a vehicle without a winch, without a steel bumper and without a roof full of equipment. Add the hardware people actually buy a G-Wagen for and both ground clearance and suspension travel start running short.
This kit answers exactly that. Eight components – four heavy-duty +5 cm springs and four HD dampers matched to that height – turn the W463 from an off-road limousine into a vehicle that still has suspension left to work with when fully loaded.
LIFT +2" (50 mm) | CONTENTS 4 springs + 4 HD shocks | KIT WEIGHT 43 kg |
Key benefits
- Lift on both axles – four springs mean the vehicle rises evenly front and rear, avoiding the nose-up stance of partial kits.
- Heavy-duty springs are specified for the extra weight of a winch, bumper and payload, so the vehicle does not settle back down once it is equipped.
- HD dampers matched to +5 cm operate in the correct part of their stroke instead of at the limits, as factory units do after a lift.
- Bushings and protective boots included, so there is no shopping list of small parts and the shaft is shielded from sand and stones.
- Trial-capable specification – the manufacturer explicitly lists this kit as suitable for trial use and for towing or heavily loaded vehicles.
What is in the box
- 4 x heavy-duty +2" (5 cm) Raptor 4x4 spring
- 4 x heavy-duty Raptor 4x4 HD shock absorber +5 cm, complete with bushings and protective boots
Technical data
- Manufacturer: Raptor 4x4 (catalogue code 20122)
- Lift height: +2 inches (50 mm)
- Range: HD Trial
- Kit weight: 43 kg
- Vehicle: Mercedes G-Class W463, model years 1990-2018
Who it is for: a G-Class that genuinely works – with a winch, steel bumper, roof rack or trailer. The manufacturer lists this kit as suitable for any type of vehicle use, including trial driving and vehicles that tow regularly.
Fitting notes
Raising a twin solid-axle vehicle by 50 mm changes axle position relative to the chassis, so after fitting you need to check Panhard rod settings, driveshaft clearance and brake line length. Wheel alignment and headlight aim are worth verifying too. This is lift work best done on a ramp with proper measurement.
Why it is worth it
- A kit assembled by the manufacturer for one lift height, so springs and dampers work together rather than side by side.
- The heavy-duty rate is designed around an equipped vehicle, not an empty G-Class.
- Dampers arrive complete with bushings and boots, so the installation does not stall over missing hardware.
If your G-Class carries more than its designers planned for, this kit restores suspension reserve and adds 50 mm of clearance in the same job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is included?
Four heavy-duty +2 inch springs and four HD shock absorbers matched to that height, supplied complete with bushings and protective boots. Total kit weight is 43 kg.
Which G-Class model years does it fit?
Model years 1990-2018, that is the W463 generation, per the product data sheet.
Is it suitable for a vehicle with a winch and steel bumper?
Yes. The manufacturer states the kit suits vehicles fitted with a winch and/or front bumper, as well as heavily loaded and towing vehicles.
How much lift does it give?
Two inches, roughly 50 mm, on both axles – the kit contains four springs.
Do the dampers need additional hardware?
No. The manufacturer supplies them complete with bushings and protective boots.
