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Honda CR-V Coilovers

Your CR-V does the daily driving for the whole family. A set of Honda CR-V coilovers lets it sit a little lower and lean less on the on-ramp, and it looks cleaner in the driveway too. Every CR-V kit we carry is below, from the first generation to the newest, with BC Racing first.

Not sure which generation you have? Call 1-800-460-9106 with your model year.

Lowered silver Honda CR-V on coilovers in a suburban driveway on an autumn afternoon
Honda CR-V coilovers
1997 to today

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.

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Why people lower a CR-V

A CR-V is not a race car, and it does not need to be. Here is what good coilovers for a Honda CR-V change in daily life.

Less lean

A tall car rolls more in corners. A lower ride height and firmer damping cut that lean, so the car feels calmer on ramps and roundabouts.

A cleaner look

Many crossovers leave the factory with a wide gap over the tires. Closing that gap, even a little, changes how the whole car looks.

Your choice of height

Coilovers let you set the height yourself. Go low for the look, or keep most of the ground clearance for snow, gravel and steep driveways.

Keep it practical, and think about how you use the car week to week. A crossover still has to clear speed bumps, carry a full load and get through winter. A mild drop with damping set near soft suits most daily CR-Vs. You can always go lower later, since height is adjustable on every kit here.

BC Racing coilovers for the Honda CR-V

BC Racing for every CR-V generation

BC Racing lists two series for the CR-V: BR and DS. BR is sold for every generation from 1998 to 2024. DS is sold for the 1998 to 2001 kit only. Each BC card below shows the series for that car. For a daily CR-V, one damping knob is often all the adjustment you need. Set it once for the routine, and change it when a road trip or a full load comes up. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers Jump to the 5th generation

BR and DS for the daily driver

Here are the two BC series and what each one does for a crossover.

BR fits every generation

BR is BC's street coilover, with a single-tube (monotube) shock. One 30-click knob sets compression and rebound together. Turn it softer for the school run or firmer for a long trip.

DS, 1998 to 2001

DS keeps that single 30-click knob and adds a digressive piston for firmer body control. BC sells it for the first-generation CR-V.

Swift Springs

BC names its 2017 to 2022 kits "Swift Rear Only." For Swift Springs on other BC kits, use the Custom Build for BC Coilovers page.

Ksport and Fortune Auto for the CR-V

Two more brands build CR-V kits. Here is what each one makes. If you have questions, call 1-800-460-9106.

Ksport

Ksport lists a CR-V kit for each generation from the first to the fifth, with its fifth-generation kit for 2017 to 2018 2WD cars.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto hand-assembles its kits in Powhatan, Virginia. It builds kits for the first-generation CR-V and the 2007 to 2011 RE, and the RE kit includes front end links (the links to the sway bar).

Setups for errands, road trips and car meets

Errands

For a CR-V that never leaves town, a mild drop and soft damping keep the ride comfortable over potholes.

Kits to look at: BC Racing BR, Ksport
Road trips

When it's loaded with people and bags, the car needs a bit more damping to stay settled at highway speed. A few clicks firmer on BR does it.

Kits to look at: BC Racing BR or DS (1998 to 2001), Fortune Auto
Car meets

A lowered CR-V stands out at a Honda meet. Set the height to suit your wheels, and leave room for full steering lock.

Kits to look at: BC Racing BR, Ksport, Fortune Auto

Install day for a family car

A CR-V goes back into family duty the day after the install, so plan the job with that in mind.

Measure before and after

Write down the fender height at all four corners before the old struts come out. It gives you and your installer a clear starting point, and it makes the new height easy to judge.

Align it the same week

Any change in ride height changes camber and toe (the tilt and aim of the wheels). Book an alignment right after the install, so the tires wear evenly through the school year.

Check the small things

After a drop, check headlight aim, tire clearance at full steering lock, and how the car rides with a full load in the back. Adjust the damping a few clicks at a time.

On an all-wheel drive CR-V, keep the drop modest and ask your installer to look over the driveline once the car is down. Then give the springs a few hundred miles to settle, measure again, and fine-tune. A well-set kit should feel calm on the daily run and steady with the whole family on board.

Every Honda CR-V coilover kit, newest first

Tap a kit to see the price, how it is built and every note on which cars it fits.

Fifth-generation CR-V kits, 2017 to 2022

Codes: 5th generation
Good to know: The Hybrid has its own BC kit, named FWD, but US Hybrids of these years are AWD, so call us to confirm. Both BC kits here are named "Swift Rear Only," so ask us what that means for springs. The Ksport kit is for 2017 to 2018 2WD cars.

Six generations of CR-V, side by side

Generation Years Key check BC Racing series
6th gen 2023 on BC kit is FWD only BR
5th gen 2017 to 2022 Gas vs Hybrid; Ksport kit is 2WD BR
4th gen 2012 to 2016 None listed BR
3rd gen 2007 to 2011 None listed BR
2nd gen 2002 to 2006 None listed BR
1st gen 1997 to 2001 None listed BR, DS

Before you buy: what CR-V owners run into

The CR-V is a family crossover first, and most of them will never sit lower than the day they left the dealer. That is why few owners have posted about CR-V coilovers. Still, BC Racing lists a kit for every generation, which tells you there is a steady crowd that wants a lower, flatter CR-V. Those owners do report one thing on the 2002 to 2011 cars.

Rear tire wear with no rear camber adjustment
CR-V, 2002 to 2011

One 2011 owner on CarGurus reports wavy rear tire wear that returned after an alignment, and the dealer suggested an aftermarket camber kit. One 2005 owner on CarComplaints reports camber wear on both rear tires and notes there is no rear camber adjustment. Lowering adds negative rear camber, so existing wear will likely get worse.

Before you install: Look at the rear tire wear before the install and plan a rear camber kit if the alignment cannot reach spec.

CR-V history

Nearly six million sold in America

Honda launched the CR-V in the US in 1997, and US sales have since reached nearly 6 million. Six generations later, it is still built for the same daily routine.

Here are the milestones along the way.

  1. 1997
    The first CR-VThe original came with Real Time 4WD. Kit names for this generation start at 1995 or 1998, depending on the brand.
  2. 2007
    Built in OhioUS production began in East Liberty, Ohio, with the third generation.
  3. 2019
    Five million soldHonda sold its five-millionth CR-V in the United States.
  4. 2020
    The first HybridThe first CR-V Hybrid arrived, and BC Racing lists a kit for the 2020 to 2022 model.

The count kept climbing. Honda sold its one-millionth US CR-V in 2005, its two-millionth in 2010 and its three-millionth in 2014. Whichever one is in your driveway, finding the right kit starts with the model year.

Pick your generation, and the kits above show what fits.

CR-V coilover questions

Can you lower a CR-V with coilovers?

Yes. BC Racing lists Honda CR-V coilovers for every generation from 1998 to 2024, and Ksport and Fortune Auto cover several more. A modest drop keeps the car practical for daily use.

Do AWD and FWD CR-Vs take different kits?

For most generations, no. BC Racing lists one kit for FWD and AWD gas cars from 1998 to 2022. Its 2023 to 2024 kit is listed for FWD cars only, and Ksport lists its 2017 to 2018 kit for 2WD cars.

Is there a kit for the CR-V Hybrid?

BC Racing lists a 2020 to 2022 CR-V Hybrid kit named FWD. US Hybrids of those years came with all-wheel drive, so call us before you order and we will confirm the fit with BC.

Which BC Racing series fit my CR-V?

BC Racing BR coilovers fit every generation. The 1998 to 2001 kit also comes in DS.

What does "Swift Rear Only" mean on the BC kits?

That is how BC names its 2017 to 2022 CR-V kit and its 2020 to 2022 Hybrid kit. Call us and we will explain the spring setup before you order.

How low should I go on a CR-V?

For a daily driver, start with a mild drop, check tire clearance at full lock, and get an alignment after the install.

Does a BC Racing CR-V kit come with a warranty?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. Each of the other brands sets its own warranty terms.

Other Honda pages

Coilover Kits by CarFind your other car here. Keeping a Daily Honda Livable on Coilovers: Element, TSX, Accord and CR-VSetup and ownership tips for the CR-V. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your CR-V. Coilovers for Trucks, SUVs and Raised BuildsCoilovers on a taller, heavier car like the CR-V. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your CR-V. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the CR-V is lower. What are coilovers?New to coilovers? Start here. BC Racing for HondaBC Racing kits across the Honda range. Honda coiloversEvery Honda kit we carry, from every brand. Honda Civic coiloversEleven generations of Civic kits. Honda Accord coiloversKits for the Accord sedan and coupe. BC Racing series explainedHow BR, DS and the other BC series differ. How to install coiloversWhat fitting coilovers involves, in order.
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