Armoured Vehicles

With over 40 years of experience in the suspension industry, RAW 4×4 lead the way in the design and development of shock absorbers and suspension solutions for armoured vehicles.

Vehicle weight, spring rates and dampening ratios are all considered when designing a suspension package for an armoured vehicle, ensuring the customer gets the best possible compromise of comfort and control.

R&D

RAW 4×4 Nitro Max Twin Tube

The heavy weight contender of our shock absorber range.

Our heavy-duty shock absorber designs are based on robust commercial truck technology that has proven itself over millions of kilometres in a variety of harsh Australian conditions. With various damper designs available in our range, we offer our customers a customised suspension package.

Specifically designed for heavy coil & leaf sprung vehicles.

Features include:

  • Large 45 mm bore size
  • Multi lip seal to retain oil at extreme temperatures
  • Nitrogen gas cell to eliminate aeration inside the shock absorber
  • High temperature oil to maintain viscosity under hard working conditions
  • Recoil cut off cushioning to protect internal shock absorber components
  • One piece eye rings & 360° welds on all fittings

RAW 4×4 Coil Springs

With the addition of ballistic steel, bullet proof glass and underbody protection to a vehicle, increases the load on the vehicle’s suspension. In most cases, this extra weight is beyond the design parameters of most OEM coils.

RAW 4×4 have a large range of coil springs for B6, VR7 & B7 armouring levels to improve the ability of the vehicles suspension to carry this additional weight, whilst enhancing the vehicle performance in terms of handling and stability.

The RAW 4×4 Armoured Range has been manufactured using the following high-quality material and processes.

Features include:

  • X5K high strength steel wire with superior resistance to sag
  • Formed on prevision mandrels with state-of-the-art heat treatment
  • Shot peened, full scragged and load tested
  • Durable powder coated finish
  • Made in Australia

RAW 4×4 Leaf Springs

Leaf Springs not only support the weight of the vehicle but position the vehicles axle and act as a torque rod to stop “axle wrap” upon acceleration.

RAW 4×4 leaf springs are available in various weight rated options (B6 & B7) to carry additional armouring, personnel and armaments whilst maintaining a specified ride height.

Features include:

  • Military wrapped eyes for extra safety in the instance of a main leaf breaking
  • High strength alignment clips with nylon insulators to reduce wear and noise
  • Each leaf is shot and stressed peened on the tensile surface to improve fatigue life
  • All springs are scragged and load tested to reduce the chance of sagging or breakage

Components:

  • Steering Dampers
  • Sway Bars and Bump Stops
  • Polyurethane and Rubber Bushes
  • High tensile U-Bolts, Greasable Shackles and Pins