Reviewed by Andrew, 4WD Suspension fitment team
This complete Tough Dog suspension kit for the Suzuki Vitara Pre 2005 (7/1988 - 2005) lifts the vehicle approximately 30mm front and rear. Front struts with raised coils and a matched rear coil and shock package lift the wagon evenly and keep it settled with a full load of people and touring gear. Every part in the kit is a Tough Dog component selected for this vehicle, and the dropdowns let you set the shock type and spring rates to suit how the vehicle is used.
Prefer to buy the parts separately? We stock the matching Tough Dog front struts, front coil springs, rear coil springs and rear shocks for the Suzuki Vitara 1988-2005.
Browse every compatible part with our Suzuki Vitara parts finder.
| Component | Part | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front struts | Tough Dog Front Struts Suzuki Vitara, Grand Vitara & XL7 1988-2006 | 2 |
| Front coil springs | Tough Dog Front Coil Springs Suzuki Vitara, Grand Vitara & XL7 | 2 |
| Rear coil springs | Tough Dog Rear Coil Springs Suzuki Vitara, Grand Vitara & XL7 | 2 |
| Rear shock absorbers | Tough Dog Rear Shock Absorbers Suzuki Vitara, Grand Vitara & XL7 | 2 |
| Front camber bolts | Tough Dog | 1 kit |
Shocks are Tough Dog Nitro Gas shocks front and rear, matched to the springs in the kit.
| Option | Choices |
|---|---|
| Model | 1988 - 3/1998 1.6L SWB / 1988 - 3/1998 2.0L SWB & 1.6L LWB / 1995 - 3/1998 2.0L V6 LWB / 4/1998 - 7/2005 1.6L, 2.0L, SWB/LWB / 4/1998 - 7/2005 2.5L V6 LWB / 7/2001 - 2005 2.7L V6 (+ $10.00) |
Rate the springs to the weight the vehicle carries all the time: a steel bull bar, winch, canopy, drawers, long-range tank or service body. Camping gear, a trailer or an occasional load do not count. Going too heavy on the springs gives a harsh unladen ride and less wheel travel, so if the vehicle is between ratings, pick the lighter one and talk to us if you are unsure.
Bolt-in fitment with no cutting or welding. A wheel alignment is required after fitting. A lift of this size is within the limits most states allow without engineering, but check your local rules.
| Make | Model | Series | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Vitara | Pre 2005 | 7/1988 - 2005 |
Suits the Suzuki Vitara, Grand Vitara and XL-7 (7/1988 - 2005). Select your model and engine when ordering as spring rates differ between SWB, LWB and V6 variants.
The complete kit is $1,332 with the standard options; shock upgrades and heavier spring rates add the amounts shown in the dropdowns, and we ship Australia-wide. Tough Dog parts carry the manufacturer's Australian warranty, and a 30mm lift within your state's limits does not void your new-vehicle warranty on its own.
Last updated: 28 October 2026
Genuine Tough Dog suspension from an authorised Australian dealer.
| Brand | Tough Dog 4WD Suspension |
|---|---|
| Kit type | Complete suspension lift kit |
| Lift height | Approx. 30mm front and rear |
| Vehicle | Suzuki Vitara Pre 2005 |
| Build years | 7/1988 - 2005 |
| Front suspension | Struts and raised coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Raised coil springs and shock absorbers |
| Included | 2 x Front struts, 2 x Front coil springs, 2 x Rear coil springs, 2 x Rear shock absorbers, 1 x Front camber bolts |
| Fitment | Bolt-in, no cutting or welding; wheel alignment required after fitting |
| Legal note | Within most state limits without engineering |
| Part number | TD30-VITARA |
Suits the Suzuki Vitara, Grand Vitara and XL-7 (7/1988 - 2005). Select your model and engine when ordering as spring rates differ between SWB, LWB and V6 variants. Enter your rego or select your vehicle in the parts finder on this page and we confirm the fitment before the kit ships.
The kit for the Suzuki Vitara Pre 2005 (7/1988 - 2005) contains 2 x Front struts, 2 x Front coil springs, 2 x Rear coil springs, 2 x Rear shock absorbers, 1 x Front camber bolts. Everything is a Tough Dog part selected for this vehicle, so there is nothing else to buy for a standard 30mm lift. Optional upgrades (shock type, spring rates) are chosen from the dropdowns above.
Approximately 30mm front and rear on the Suzuki Vitara Pre 2005 with the standard spring rates. Heavier spring rates sit a little higher unladen and settle under a bull bar, canopy or constant load; the final height also varies with tyre size and the condition of the vehicle, and settles after the first few hundred kilometres.
The complete 30mm kit for the Suzuki Vitara Pre 2005 is $1,332 with the standard options. That price covers every part listed above, so there is nothing else to buy for a standard lift, and we ship Australia-wide.
A 30mm suspension lift is within the limit most Australian states allow on a Suzuki Vitara Pre 2005 without engineering approval. Some states count a tyre size increase toward the total lift, so if you are also going up a tyre size check your state's light vehicle modification rules. Keep the lift to this kit's rating and have the wheel alignment done and it stays a road-legal, insurable modification.
This kit is supplied with Tough Dog springs rated for a Suzuki Vitara Pre 2005 carrying a bull bar and typical touring gear. If the vehicle runs a heavy canopy, tray or constant load, tell us at checkout and we will confirm the right rate before it ships.
The kit comes with Tough Dog Nitro Gas shocks front and rear, valved for the raised springs.
A workshop takes around 4 to 5 hours to fit this kit to a Suzuki Vitara Pre 2005, plus the wheel alignment. It is a bolt-in job with no cutting or welding, so a competent home mechanic with a hoist or solid stands, a torque wrench and basic hand tools, plus a spring compressor can do it. Follow the torque settings in the Tough Dog fitting instructions and book the alignment straight after, or have your local 4WD suspension workshop fit it.
Fitting aftermarket suspension does not void a new-vehicle warranty on its own: under Australian Consumer Law the manufacturer must show that the part caused a specific fault before refusing a claim on that item, and the rest of the warranty is unaffected. Keep the lift within the legal limit for your state, have it fitted and aligned properly, and tell your insurer about the modification so the kit is covered. Tough Dog components are backed by the manufacturer's Australian warranty; ask us for the current terms.
. The springs settle to their final height over the first few hundred kilometres.
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