Upgrade your Mazda BT-50 (10/2011–06/2020) with an Australian-engineered Outback Armour suspension kit. Featuring heavy-duty twin-tube shocks and matched springs, these kits improve ride comfort, stability and load control for daily driving, touring, towing and serious off-road use.
Outback Armour Suspension for Mazda BT-50 (10/2011–06/2020)
Upgrade your Mazda BT-50 (10/2011–06/2020) with an Australian-engineered Outback Armour suspension kit built to handle corrugations, mining roads and remote touring, while still delivering confident on-road manners. Outback Armour designs these kits around heavy-duty twin-tube shocks, matched springs and quality hardware to improve control, comfort and load carrying in real-world 4×4 conditions.
Why choose Outback Armour?
Australian engineers design and test these systems for harsh off-road conditions
Large-body shocks and high-flow pistons deliver consistent damping under load
Matched coil or leaf springs suit specific vehicle loads and accessories
Options available for unladen daily drivers through to heavily built touring rigs
The Performance range uses robust 60 mm twin-tube shocks with high-flow internals to provide a balanced, all-round ride on and off road. This option suits daily-driven BT-50s that regularly tour, tow or travel on gravel roads, without the need for external adjustment.
Digressive (DSV) Shocks
Digressive (DSV) shocks deliver firmer control at low shaft speeds, then progressively soften as shaft speed increases. In real-world driving, this tuning provides:
A planted, stable feel on sealed roads and through corners
Smoother, more compliant behaviour over corrugations and rough tracks
Improved control of body roll and pitching when loaded or towing
If you want a strong balance between highway comfort and serious off-road performance, the Digressive option often suits the Mazda BT-50 best.
Adjustable Bypass Shocks
For maximum versatility, Adjustable Bypass shocks feature an internally adjustable bypass system with 20+ stages of damping adjustment. You can soften the ride for daily driving, then increase control for heavy loads, towing or faster off-road conditions.
Over 20 click positions allow precise front and rear tuning
Adjust settings to suit changing loads, terrain and driving style
Ideal for BT-50s that frequently alternate between unladen and fully loaded use
In short, dial the shocks toward comfort for a plush ride, or toward control when you need the vehicle to stay composed and stable.
Spring & Load Options: Trail, Expedition & Expedition HD
Outback Armour matches every kit to how you actually use your BT-50. For the rear suspension, you can choose from the following load ratings:
Trail – Unladen / Light Load
Trail kits suit unladen or lightly loaded vehicles. They work well for daily drivers or weekend tourers that occasionally carry camping gear in the tub. This option improves ride quality, stability and lift height without requiring a constant heavy load.
Expedition – Moderate Constant Load
Expedition kits suit vehicles that carry a moderate constant load, such as rear drawers, fridges, small canopies, medium roof racks or touring equipment. They provide extra support and control over factory suspension without the firmness of the HD option.
Expedition HD – Heavy Constant Load
Expedition HD kits cater to vehicles with heavy, permanent loads including steel canopies, long-range fuel tanks, full drawer systems, rear bars, spare carriers and larger touring builds. These springs support significant constant weight, keep the BT-50 at the correct ride height and reduce bottoming out when fully loaded.
If your BT-50 runs as a dedicated touring or work vehicle and rarely drives empty, Expedition HD usually offers the correct setup.
Expedition XHD – Extreme Constant Load
Expedition XHD kits target very heavy constant loads where the vehicle remains permanently built and regularly operates at or near GVM. This option suits Mazda BT-50s fitted with large steel canopies, full drawer and fridge systems, long-range fuel tanks, rear bars with spare carriers, and onboard tools or work equipment.
Typical Kit Contents
Exact contents vary by vehicle and load rating, but most Outback Armour suspension kits for the Mazda BT-50 include:
Front struts (assembled or unassembled) with matched front coils
Rear shocks with matched rear leaf springs
Required bushes, shackles, pins and U-bolts for leaf-spring setups
Additional hardware where needed, such as spacers, brackets or link rods
Lift height, load ratings and part numbers vary by BT-50 variant, and we confirm these details during the quoting process.
Professional Supply & Fit – SC Diesel Tuning
At SC Diesel Tuning in Warana, we supply, install and set up Outback Armour suspension kits for the Mazda BT-50, including:
Confirming the correct Trail, Expedition, Expedition HD or Expedition XHD option for your actual load
Professional installation by experienced 4×4 technicians
Wheel alignment and post-installation checks
Initial setup of Adjustable Bypass shock settings (if selected)
If you’re unsure which combination suits your build, get in touch with us with your accessory list, typical load and vehicle use, and we’ll recommend the right Outback Armour package for your Mazda BT-50 (10/2011–06/2020).
