Lift Kit +40 mm (1.5") Raptor 4x4 – Mitsubishi Pajero II (V20)

The Pajero V20 has aged well; its suspension has not. After all these years the rear springs are tired, the dampers stopped damping a long time ago, and loading the vehicle for a trip drops the back far enough that the headlights point at the treetops. Stacking spacers under the springs only treats the symptom.

This kit does something simpler: it replaces the rear springs and all four dampers with components specified for one clearly defined height, +40 mm. The Medium Load springs carry an extra 150 kg, which is a real margin for a bumper, a winch or expedition gear.

Key benefits

• 40 mm more clearance gives a better departure angle and room under the axle where a standard Pajero starts dragging.
• Medium Load springs rated +150 kg hold rear ride height with gear on board, leaving the suspension travel to work with instead of sitting on the bump stops.
• Four shocks included means front and rear are replaced together, giving the vehicle one consistent damping character.
• Twin-acting oil/gas construction holds damping through repeated fast bumps far better than a plain oil damper.
• Everything from one manufacturer – Raptor 4x4 springs and dampers specified for the same lift height.

What is in the box

• 2 x rear spring +40 mm, Medium Load, black
• 2 x front shock absorber +40 mm
• 2 x rear shock absorber +40 mm

Technical data

• Manufacturer: Raptor 4x4 (catalogue code 21121)
• Lift height: +40 mm (1.5 inch)
• Springs: rear, Medium Load +150 kg, black finish
• Shock absorbers: reinforced, silver, twin-acting, mixed oil/gas
• Kit weight: 22 kg
• Vehicle: Mitsubishi Pajero II, V20 generation

Who it is for: a Pajero V20 that still works for a living – expedition trips, towing, or simply carrying more than the factory intended. This is a kit for restoring proper suspension performance while gaining clearance, not for building an extreme trial vehicle.

Fitting notes

The rear lift comes from the springs; at the front you replace the dampers with units matched to the same height. After fitting, check the rear Panhard rod – raising the vehicle shifts the axle sideways relative to the chassis – along with driveshaft clearance and brake line length. Headlight aim and front alignment are worth checking too.

Why it is worth it

• A complete kit specified by the manufacturer for one height, so nothing has to be guessed or sourced separately.
• The +150 kg rating is stated concretely, making it easier to judge against how you use the vehicle.
• Raptor 4x4 runs a dedicated Pajero suspension catalogue, so the build can be extended later within the same range.

If your Pajero V20 is due a full suspension refresh, this kit handles the replacement and the lift in one go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is included?

Two +40 mm Medium Load rear springs and four +40 mm shock absorbers – two front and two rear. Total kit weight is 22 kg.

Which Pajero does it fit?

The Mitsubishi Pajero II, that is the V20 generation, as stated both on the product data sheet and in the manufacturer's catalogue.

What does Medium Load +150 kg mean?

It is a spring rate designed for roughly 150 kg of additional load over standard while keeping everyday ride comfort.

Why are only two springs supplied?

That is how the manufacturer configures the kit: the rear lift comes from springs, while at the front you fit dampers matched to the 40 mm increase in ride height.

What kind of shock absorbers are included?

Reinforced Raptor 4x4 silver shocks, twin-acting, of mixed oil/gas construction.