Tough Dog 40mm Lift Kit for the Mahindra Scorpio: What You Need to Know

July 15, 2026

Suspension is the upgrade that changes how a Scorpio feels more than anything else. Ryebuck Engineering teamed up with Tough Dog to develop a 40mm lift kit specifically for the Mahindra Scorpio – tried, tested and proven over thousands of kilometres on and off road. Here's what it does and how to choose the right one.

What's in the kit

Front shock absorbers
Front coil springs
Rear shock absorbers
Rear coil springs

The result is around 40mm of extra ride height, with springs and shocks matched to the Scorpio.

Why lift a Scorpio?

More ground clearance for rutted tracks, rocks and sand
Better load carrying for towing, touring and heavy gear
A more controlled ride on corrugations and rough roads
A purpose-built fit – engineered for the Scorpio, not adapted from another vehicle

Choosing the right spring rates

This is the most important decision. The kit comes in six combinations so the Scorpio sits correctly once your accessories are fitted:

Front: no additional weight · with bull bar · with bull bar and winch
Rear: 0–150kg constant load · 150–300kg constant load

Think about what's on the car most of the time. Drawers, a fridge, a second battery and recovery gear in the back all count as constant rear load. A steel bar and winch up front are exactly why the front options exist.

Dan Snare's Scorpio is a good example: a Ryebuck steel bull bar with a Runva 13XP winch up front, and a drawer fridge, storage drawer and 110Ah lithium battery in the back. Ryebuck fitted the Tough Dog suspension to suit – and it's carried the car to K'gari, the Flinders Ranges and the Simpson Desert. See the full build.

Not sure which combination you need? Ask us – we'll work it out with you.

Installation

Fitting the front involves stripping down and reusing components from the existing strut assembly, so Ryebuck Engineering recommends the kit is installed by a professional. Have a wheel alignment done after fitting, and check how any vehicle modifications affect your insurance and local registration requirements.