Rear Leaf Spring Rebuild Kit Suzuki Samurai (shackles, bushes, bolts)

Rear end wandering, a knock over bumps, the axle refusing to hold its line under braking? In most cases the springs themselves are fine — the trouble is in what holds them. Perished bushes and worn shackles introduce play that ruins the handling and slowly destroys the rest of the suspension.

This Raptor 4x4 kit (code RP2734K) gathers into one part number everything that gets replaced together on that job anyway. The manufacturer lists it for the Suzuki Samurai, SJ and Santana.

What is in the kit

• 1 pair of original-type leaf spring shackles
• 4 large leaf spring bushes
• 8 small shackle bushes
• Chassis-side leaf spring bolts

Key benefits

• The full scope of one rebuild — shackles, bushes and bolts in a single box, with nothing to source from three different suppliers.
• Eight small shackle bushes is a complete set for both sides, so you are not leaving a worn part inside a half-refreshed assembly.
• Original-type shackles mean no change in geometry — this is a rebuild that restores factory rear-end behaviour, not a lift modification.
• New chassis-side bolts are included, which matters because the old ones rarely survive removal intact.

Technical data

• Manufacturer code: RP2734K
• Type: rear suspension (leaf spring) rebuild kit
• Fitment per manufacturer: Suzuki Samurai, SJ, Santana
• Kit weight: 1.22 kg
• Manufacturer: Raptor 4x4 (Saglietti S.r.l., Italy)

This is for anyone sorting out the rear of a used Samurai — preparing a vehicle for an expedition, taking on a car with unknown service history, or simply reaching the point where the knocking has become intolerable. It also pairs well with new shocks: fresh bushes and shackles let the dampers do their job instead of masking play.

Fitting notes

• The kit covers the rear only — a full-vehicle refresh needs the front sourced separately.
• Replacing spring bushes means pressing the old ones out of the spring eyes, and the old bolts are often seized, so have heat and a drift ready.
• Our workshop at Szekla4x4 does leaf spring rebuilds routinely — if you would rather not fight seized hardware yourself, book the car in.

Why it is worth it

• One part number instead of a dozen small ones, so you are far less likely to be one bush short mid-job.
• Fitment confirmed by the manufacturer for Samurai, SJ and Santana.
• Refreshed spring mounts genuinely improve handling and extend the life of the rest of the suspension.

Planning a rear-end rebuild on your Samurai? Take this kit together with new shocks and close the whole job in one go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does the kit contain?

A pair of original-type leaf spring shackles, 4 large leaf spring bushes, 8 small shackle bushes and the chassis-side spring bolts.

Which vehicles does it fit?

The manufacturer lists the Suzuki Samurai, SJ and Santana.

Does it cover the front suspension as well?

No. This kit is for the rear leaf spring assembly; the front has to be sourced separately.

Do the shackles in the kit lift the vehicle?

No. The manufacturer describes them as original-type shackles, so the kit restores factory geometry rather than raising the rear.