Reviewed by Andrew, 4WD Suspension fitment team
Dobinsons Nitro Gas Twin Tube front shock absorbers for the Suzuki Vitara 1988-2005 — a nitrogen-charged twin tube damper. This is a single-specification damper for this vehicle; the exact Dobinsons part number is shown above. Sold as a matched pair at Dobinsons RRP, in stock in Australia with fitment support from our team.
Browse all compatible suspension parts for your Suzuki Vitara 1988-2005 using our parts finder.
Building a complete Vitara 1988-2005 suspension upgrade or lift kit? Match these dampers with the Dobinsons springs engineered for the same lift heights: Dobinsons front coil springs for the Vitara 1988-2005; Dobinsons rear coil springs for the Vitara 1988-2005; Dobinsons Nitro Gas rear shocks for the Vitara 1988-2005. Every part is load-rated, pair-priced at Dobinsons RRP and dispatched from Australian stock.
Last updated: 27 August 2026
| Make | Model | Series | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Vitara | SE & SV Series | 1988 - 2005 | 1.6L & 2.0L Petrol |
Note: Strut front, coil rear.
Not sure if this fits your vehicle? Contact our suspension experts or check our FAQ page.
| Specification | Part Number | Price (pair) |
|---|---|---|
| Single option | GS57-620 | $430.00 |
Strut-type front dampers are removed with the coil spring as an assembly — a spring compressor and a wheel alignment afterwards are required, so most owners have these fitted by a workshop.
Dobinsons has been designing and manufacturing 4WD suspension in Australia for decades, with springs wound and dampers valved for local loads, corrugations and touring distances rather than adapted from an overseas market spec. Every part is backed by a Dobinsons manufacturer warranty. View the full Dobinsons range to match the rest of your build.
Suzuki Vitara 1988-2005 owners replacing worn factory dampers, matching new dampers to a lift, or upgrading damping for touring and towing. Pair them with the matching rear dampers so both axles behave the same.
Yes — these Dobinsons Nitro Gas Twin Tube front dampers suit the Suzuki Vitara 1988-2005 and replace the factory units directly. Strut front, coil rear.
Nitro Gas is Dobinsons' nitrogen-charged twin tube damper — the value option for daily driving and light touring, valved in Australia for local loads and corrugations.
No — Dobinsons list a single front damper specification for this vehicle, part GS57-620. It is supplied as a matched pair.
A matched pair (2 x) of Dobinsons front shock absorbers. Coil springs and fitting hardware are sold separately.
Yes — on strut-front vehicles the alignment should always be checked after the struts are out.
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