Tough Dog Suzuki Jimny (2005–2019) Complete 40mm Suspension Lift Kit
The Tough Dog Suzuki Jimny Gen 3 (2005–2019) 40mm Lift Kit is the ultimate “fit and forget” suspension upgrade for owners who demand more from their legendary off-roader. Engineered specifically for the Gen 3 chassis and weight distribution, this kit eliminates the factory suspension’s “wallowy” ride and tendency to bottom out under load — delivering a firmer, more controlled experience both on corrugated gravel roads and in daily city driving.
Featuring 41mm Bore Foam Cell Shock technology, microcellular foam prevents oil cavitation so your suspension never “fades” or loses performance on long, punishing drives. Whether you’re loaded with camping gear or pushing through technical terrain, this kit keeps you in control.
🔧 Kit Components & Technical Specs
Lift Height: 40mm
Front Shocks: 2x 41mm Bore Foam Cell Shock Absorbers
The Gen 3 Jimny is legendary for its off-road capability — but the factory springs are notoriously soft. The Tough Dog kit addresses this directly by improving high-speed stability and increasing your vehicle’s effective Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) capacity, so you can carry camping gear, recovery equipment, or a full load without the rear sagging or the ride becoming unpredictable.
✅ Eliminates factory “wallowy” ride feel
✅ Prevents bottoming out under load
✅ Improved high-speed stability on gravel and corrugated roads
✅ Increased GVM capacity for overlanding and load-carrying
✅ Foam Cell technology prevents shock fade on extended drives
✅ Bolt-on fitment designed for the Gen 3 chassis
🛡️ Warranty & Fitment Requirements
This kit includes a 4-Year / Unlimited Kilometre Recreational Warranty — valid only when installed by a qualified professional.
Activate Your Warranty: Fitment must be completed at our Advanced 4x4 Branch in Strand, an authorised fitment centre, or any RMI-accredited workshop
Price Excludes Fitment: Contact us to book your installation and keep your warranty active
Post-Fitment Recommendation: A wheel alignment and bolt retorque after the first 500km–1,000km is strongly recommended for long-term performance and safety
⭐ Why Choose Tough Dog?
Tough Dog is a recognised Second Stage Manufacturer (SSM) with decades of engineering expertise across 4x4 and SUV platforms. Their components are certified to handle increased GVM without compromising roadworthiness or legal compliance. At Advanced 4x4, we stock Tough Dog because we only recommend what we trust — and our team is ready to help you choose the right spring load rating for your specific use case.
⏳ Lead Time: Please allow 14 business days for production/sourcing if stock is not immediately available.
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The product we received is not what we ordered, the product we got is disappointing and I don’t know what am I supposed to do with it as it’s not what I ordered, this is very bad
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