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Dodge Neon and SRT-4 Coilovers

Maybe you just bought a clean SRT-4, or you are keeping a first-gen Neon going for autocross. The kit you need depends on which Neon you have. We carry Dodge Neon coilovers for both generations, eleven kits in all, and the SRT-4 has kits of its own.

Not sure if yours is a first gen, second gen or SRT-4? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Blue Dodge Neon SRT-4 lowered on coilovers in a retro diner parking lot at night

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.

Two things to check: generation and SRT-4

Answer these and only a few kits will fit.

Generation

BC and Ksport make kits for both generations; KW makes second-gen kits only. BC's 2000 to 2005 kits note that rear camber plates (they set the tilt of the rear wheels) are sold separately.

SRT-4 or not

KW's regular second-gen kit says "excl. SRT-4." BC, KW and Ksport all make separate SRT-4 kits.

Chrysler or Dodge kit name

BC names one kit Chrysler and one Dodge for each Neon. Ask us which one you need.

BC Racing coilovers, every Neon

Six BC kits, Chrysler and Dodge

BC Racing coilovers for the Dodge Neon and SRT-4 come in five series: BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX. ER and ZX come only on the 2000 to 2005 kits, SRT-4 included. The first-gen kits come in BR, DS or RM. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers The first-gen kits

Five BC series across the Neon

Here is how each BC series is different.

Compression and rebound change together on one 30-click knob.

It has the same knob as BR, plus a digressive piston that softens sharp hits.

This is BC's upside-down single-tube shock, built for MacPherson strut cars.

ER and ZX

ER is an upright design with an external oil reservoir. Compression and rebound are set separately, 30 clicks each. BC calls ZX its most track-tested series.

KW and Ksport for the Neon

Both also cover the second-gen Neon and the SRT-4. Call 1-800-460-9106 to compare.

KW makes two second-gen (PL) kits: one for the SRT-4 and one for the rest.

Ksport

Ksport makes three kits: first gen, second gen and SRT-4.

Three example Neons, from autocross car to SRT-4

1997 Dodge Neon

BC and Ksport both make a coilover kit for this car.

Kits to look at: BC Dodge Neon FWD (1995-1999) in BR, DS or RM; Ksport 1995-1999 Neon

2002 Neon

The SRT-4 kits will not fit, so skip them.

Kits to look at: BC Dodge 2000-2005 Neon FWD, KW Neon (PL) Gen. 2 excl. SRT-4, Ksport 2000-2005 Neon

2004 SRT-4

Only SRT-4 kits fit.

Kits to look at: BC Dodge Neon SRT-4, KW Neon (PL) Gen. 2 SRT4, Ksport Neon SRT-4

All the Dodge Neon coilover kits we carry

The SRT-4 kits come first, then the second-gen and first-gen Neon. Each card shows the full kit name.

The turbo SRT-4

Code: PL (in KW kit names)

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2003 to 2005 Chrysler Neon SRT-4 — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2003 to 2005 Chrysler Neon SRT-4. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC makes two SRT-4 kits, one named Chrysler and one Dodge, each in all five BC series. Rear camber plates are sold separately. KW's "Neon (PL) Gen. 2 SRT4" and Ksport's SRT-4 kit are also here.

The second-gen Neon, not SRT-4

Code: PL (in KW kit names)

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2000 to 2005 Chrysler Neon — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2000 to 2005 Chrysler Neon. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC makes Chrysler and Dodge Neon FWD kits for 2000 to 2005, each in all five BC series, with rear camber plates sold separately. KW's kit says "excl. SRT-4", and Ksport sells its SRT-4 kit separately.

Neon, 1994 to 1999

Code: Not in the kit names

BC Racing coilover kit for the 1994 to 1999 Chrysler Neon — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 1994 to 1999 Chrysler Neon. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC makes two first-gen kits, both in BR, DS or RM. One is named "CHRYSLER - Neon FWD" (1994 to 1999), the other "DODGE - Neon FWD" (1995 to 1999). Call us to match yours. Ksport also makes a first-gen kit.

The three Neons compared

Group	Years	What decides the kit	BC Racing series
SRT-4	2003 to 2005	Chrysler or Dodge kit name (BC)	BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
Second-gen Neon	2000 to 2005	Chrysler or Dodge kit name (BC); SRT-4 separate	BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
First-gen Neon	1994 to 1999	Chrysler or Dodge kit name (BC)	BR, DS, RM

Before you buy: what Neon and SRT-4 owners run into

Neon and SRT-4 owners did take their cars to autocross and the drag strip, but the busy forums from that era are quiet now. What survives points to one recurring issue on the second generation once the car comes down.

Camber runs out once the car is lowered

Second-gen Neon and SRT-4, 2000 to 2005

Grassroots Motorsports found only about half a degree of front negative camber with the factory camber bolt kit on its SRT-4. Parts sellers say lowering adds rear negative camber, and past about 2 inches of drop the rear needs camber plates. Without more adjustment, a lowered Neon can wear its inner tire edges.

Before you install: Order the rear camber plates with the kit, since the 2000 to 2005 kit names say they are sold separately. Add front camber bolts for more negative camber.

The SRT-4 story

A sport compact from Dodge

The launch release, republished by The Auto Channel, called it "The 5.9-second 2003 Dodge SRT-4" in its headline.

Pace

QuickIt said "the 2003 Dodge SRT-4 will be the second quickest car in the Dodge brand lineup."
Market

Sport compactThe release said the "SRT-4 will have broad appeal in the sport compact car market."

Neon and SRT-4 questions

Does BC make an SRT-4 kit?

Yes, two: one named Chrysler Neon SRT-4 and one named Dodge Neon SRT-4, both 2003 to 2005, in all five BC series. Rear camber plates are sold separately.

Will a regular second-gen Neon kit fit my SRT-4?

Do not count on it. BC and Ksport sell Neon SRT-4 coilovers on their own, and KW's second-gen kit says "excl. SRT-4."

Why does BC have both Chrysler and Dodge kits?

For each generation and the SRT-4, BC names one kit Chrysler Neon and one Dodge Neon. Call us and we will tell you which fits your car.

Which BC Neon kits come in ER or ZX?

All four 2000 to 2005 kits do, SRT-4 included. The two first-gen kits come in BR, DS or RM.

Are there kits for the second-gen Neon?

Yes. BC, KW and Ksport all make Dodge Neon coilovers for the regular second-gen car, and all three make SRT-4 kits too.

How long does BC warrant these kits?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. KW and Ksport have their own.

Other Dodges and guides

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a Neon you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Neon. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Neon is lower. Dodge ChallengerThe rear-drive coupe. Dodge ChargerThe sedan, with the Magnum. Adjustable vs. non-adjustable coiloversIs 30 clicks worth it on an autocross Neon? How to install coiloversStep by step. BC Racing for DodgeBC's Dodge kits.

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