A 2009 Charger AWD and a 2014 Charger R/T share a name, but no single set of Dodge Charger coilovers fits both. The dividing line is 2011. Before that, rear drive or AWD decides the kit. The Magnum wagon is on this page too, and every section starts with BC Racing.
Have your model year and drive type handy and call 1-800-460-9106.
2011 is the cutoff
Charger and Magnum
Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.
Do these three checks on your Charger, in this order.
Before or after 2011
No coilovers for the Dodge Charger fit both sides of the line, so check the model year first.
RWD or AWD
BC and Ksport sell AWD kits for cars up to 2010. Every 2011 and later kit on this page is rear drive.
SRT-8 and Scat Pack
BC has a separate SRT-8 kit for both year ranges. Its 2011 and later kit names say they do not fit the Scat Pack. BC's separate Scat Pack, Hellcat and Demon kit is on our Challenger page.
BC on the Charger
Six BC kits, one shared by Charger and Magnum AWD
BC Racing coilovers for the Charger come in four series: BR, DS, ER and ZX. BR and DS come on all six BC kits. ER and ZX come only on the two 2011 and later kits. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.
The newer Charger gets two more BC series to choose from.
BR
One knob sets compression and rebound together, across 30 clicks.
DS
DS works like BR with one knob, but its digressive piston eases off on sharp bumps.
ER and ZX, 2011 and later only
ER is an upright shock with a separate oil reservoir and 30 clicks to set compression and rebound separately. BC calls ZX its "most track-tested" series.
All six BC kit names say "Swift Front Only". To get Swift Springs for a BC kit, use the Custom Build for BC Coilovers page, and we will talk through the rear with you.
KW, Bilstein and Ksport
Three more brands make a coilover kit for the Charger and Magnum. Call 1-800-460-9106 to go through them.
Ksport has RWD and AWD Charger kits up to 2010, a rear-drive kit from 2011 and a Magnum RWD kit.
Street car, winter AWD car or loaded wagon
Street R/T
You want a rear-drive car that sits lower and still rides well on real roads.
Kits to look at: BC Racing BR or DS, KW, Ksport
AWD in the snow belt
Ask us about ride height for winter roads.
Kits to look at: BC Racing AWD kit (to 2010), Ksport AWD
Magnum with cargo
Match the kit to your drive and engine, then ask us about spring rates.
Kits to look at: BC Racing Magnum, KW, Bilstein B12
Every Dodge Charger coilover kit we carry, plus the Magnum
We carry eleven kits for the Charger and seven for the Magnum. Each card shows the full kit name.
Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.
Charger from 2011, rear drive
Codes: Not in the kit names
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2011 to 2022 Dodge Charger. Photo: BC Racing.
Look here first: Every kit in this section is rear drive. Both BC kit names say "Excl. Scat Pack" and "Swift Front Only". KW's kit is for cars without electronic suspension.
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2006 to 2010 Dodge Charger. Photo: BC Racing.
Look here first: Drive type matters most here. BC and Ksport sell separate AWD kits, and BC has its own SRT-8 kit. BC's AWD kit also fits the 2005 to 2008 Magnum AWD. One Ksport kit starts at 2005.
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2005 to 2008 Dodge Magnum. Photo: BC Racing.
Look here first: KW has a separate Magnum kit for each drive and engine: 2WD or 4WD, V6 or V8. Bilstein's kit includes the SRT-8. For an AWD Magnum, BC's kit is in the Charger section above.
These are the problems Charger owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilover suspension.
Front tension strut bushing clunk
LX and LD Charger, 2006 to 2014 (bulletins cover 2011 to 2014)
Chrysler bulletins trace a front clunk when stopping to the tension strut bushings, fixed with new tension struts, but only on 2011 Mexico-market and 2011 to 2014 police Chargers. On DodgeForum, owners chasing front clunks name tension strut bushings, sway bar bushings and ball joints. A worn tension strut bushing keeps clunking after coilovers.
Before you install: Check the tension strut bushings, ball joints and sway bar bushings before the install and replace worn ones at the same time.
Little factory camber adjustment, front or rear
Charger, 2006 to 2023, and Magnum, 2005 to 2008
Brake and Front End says the LX/LD front has only small factory camber and caster adjustment, and the rear has no camber adjustment at all. Parts sellers say lowering a Charger throws off the alignment in the independent rear suspension. Once it is lowered, the alignment shop may not be able to get camber in spec with factory parts.
Before you install: Plan for adjustable rear camber links or bushings and front upper arms, or check the coilover kit's camber plates, before booking the alignment.
Factory adaptive dampers on SRT trims
Charger SRT, Hellcat and Scat Pack Widebody, about 2015 to 2023
Dodge fits three-mode adaptive dampers to SRT, Hellcat and Scat Pack Widebody Chargers and Challengers. A damper cancellation kit is sold for the Challenger SRT8 and SRT 392 for use when fitting coilovers. A car with factory adaptive dampers needs a kit built for it or a plan for the unplugged damper connectors.
Before you install: Check whether your car has adaptive damping before ordering. The Charger kit on this page is named for cars without electronic suspension.
The Charger story
A four-door Charger with rear drive
Dodge's 2006 launch release promised "rear-wheel-drive performance and handling" and "modern coupe styling with four-door functionality."
2006
EnginesA 250 hp High Output V6 or the 340 hp HEMI V8, Dodge said.
2006
SRT8The same release introduced the 2006 Charger SRT8.
Brampton
Shared plantThe Charger joined the Magnum and Chrysler 300, which were built there too.
The Magnum is on this page because BC makes one AWD kit that fits both cars. The 300 has its own page.
Charger and Magnum questions
Does a 2011 Charger take the same kit as a 2010?
No. Dodge Charger coilovers change at 2011, so check your model year first.
My Charger is AWD. What fits?
On 2006 to 2010 cars, BC and Ksport both sell AWD kits. None of the 2011 and later kits here say AWD, so call us about a newer AWD car.
Will a kit fit my Scat Pack?
Both BC 2011 and later Charger kit names say "Excl. Scat Pack". BC also sells a 2015 to 2022 "Scat Pack RWD, Hellcat RWD, Demon RWD" kit, shown on our Challenger page. Its name does not say which body it fits. Call us before ordering it for a Charger.
Which BC Racing series are available on the Charger?
BR and DS come on all six BC kits. ER and ZX are added on the two 2011 and later kits.
Why is the Magnum on this page?
BC makes one kit for both the Charger AWD and the Magnum AWD, so the wagon's kits are here too.
How long is the BC warranty on a Charger kit?
BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. KW, Bilstein and Ksport carry their own terms.
