Suzuki Wagon R and Lapin - Compatible Shock Absorbers
The Suzuki Wagon R MC22S and MH21S and the Suzuki Lapin HE21S use different types of shock absorbers, depending on their manufacture year and vehicle identification number (VIN), even among vehicles with the same chassis code.
For the Wagon R MC22S, the compatible shock absorbers for the first 4 models are different from the later models. Note that warranty is void for the later 4th models since the brake hose cannot be anchored due to differences in brake bracket shape. For the Wagon R MH21S, the compatible shock absorbers for the 1st and 2nd models are different from the 3rd and 4th models.
For the Lapin HE21S, the installation procedures for the 2nd model differ from the other models.
Please use the charts below to find out which vehicle model you have. You will need the VIN, which can usually be found on a plate or sticker attached to the car body or frame. Note that the first registration date is NOT the same as the manufacture date.
Wagon R
MC22S: 1st - Early 4th Models
Manufacturing period: October 1998 - April 2002
| Engine | Drive System | VIN |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo | FWD/AWD | MC22S-680469 or Earlier |
| NA | FWD/AWD | MC22S-400000 or Earlier |
MC22S: Later 4th Models
Warranty void as brake hose cannot be anchored due to difference in bracket shape.
Manufacturing period: April 2002 - September 2002
| Engine | Drive System | VIN |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo | FWD/AWD | MC22S-680470 to -700000 |
| NA | FWD/AWD | MC22S-400001 to -450000 |
MC22S: 5th and 6th Models
Manufacturing period: September 2002 - September 2003
| Engine | Drive System | VIN |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo | FWD/AWD | HE21S-920001 to -940000 |
| NA | FWD | HE21S-420001 to -510000 |
| AWD | HE21S-140001 to -160000 |
MH21S: 1st and 2nd Models
Manufacturing period: September 2003 - December 2004
Width of bottom mounting bush of rear shock absorber is 60 mm (32 mm for AWD vehicles). (Photo 1)
| Engine | Drive System | VIN |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo (RR-DI) | FWD/AWD | MH21S-830000 or Later |
| Turbo (Except RR-DI) | FWD/AWD | MH21S-560000 or Later |
| NA | FWD/AWD | MH21S-300000 or Later |
| MH21S-460000 or Later |
MH21S: 3rd and 4th Models
Manufacturing period: December 2004 and Onwards
Width of bottom mounting bush of rear shock absorber is 32 mm. (Photo 2)
| Engine | Drive System | VIN |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo (RR-DI) | FWD/AWD | MH21S-830001 or Later |
| Turbo (Except RR-DI) | FWD/AWD | MH21S-560001 or Later |
| NA | FWD/AWD | MH21S-300001 or Later |
| MH21S-460001 or Later |
Lapin
HE21S: 1st and 3rd-5th Models (FWD)
Manufacturing period: January 2002 to September 2003, and October 2004 and Onwards
Width of bottom mounting bush of rear shock absorber is 32 mm. (Photo 2)
| Engine | Drive System | VIN |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo | HE21S-920000 or Earlier | HE21S-940001 or Later |
| NA | HE21S-420000 or Earlier | HE21S-510001 or Later |
| HE21S-140000 or Earlier | HE21S-160001 or Later |
HE21S: 2nd Model (FWD)
Manufacturing period: September 2003 - October 2004
Width of bottom mounting bush of rear shock absorber is 60 mm. (Photo 1)
| Engine | VIN |
|---|---|
| Turbo | HE21S-920001 to -940000 |
| NA | HE21S-420001 to -510000 |
| HE21S-140001 to -160000 |
Note: VIN = Vehicle Identification Number