The newest vans, BR or DS
Code: USDM (in BC kit names)
From the kit name: BC's kit is BR or DS. Its name says "Swift Springs Not Available," unlike the four older BC kits.
Honda Odyssey Coilovers
Honda Odyssey coilovers can make your van sit a little lower and lean a little less, even with car seats in the back and a roof box on top. BC Racing lists a kit for every US Odyssey from 1994 to 2023. Find your years and start there.
If you want to keep the ride comfortable for the family, call 1-800-460-9106.
US-market Odyssey
Honda Odyssey
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.
Find your Odyssey by model year
What to check before you pick an Odyssey kit
We carry six kits: one BC kit for each US generation, plus a Ksport kit for the first.
Years
BC's kits change at 1998, 2005, 2011 and 2018. The year 1998 is in two BC kit names, so check yours.
Series
The BC series you can order change by generation, from BR alone to BR plus RM or DS.
Load and height
An Odyssey carries people and luggage. Tell us how you use it and we will talk ride height.
Odyssey coilover suspension by BC Racing
A BC kit for each US generation
BC Racing coilovers for the Honda Odyssey come in three series: BR, DS and RM. BR is on all five kits and DS is on three. RM appears once, on the 2005 to 2010 van. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.
BR, DS or RM on a family van
Which BC series you can order depends on the van's years.
BR
Each BR coilover has one knob with 30 clicks that sets compression and rebound together. Every BC Odyssey kit has it.
DS
DS is the BR setup plus a digressive piston for firmer control. It's sold for 1994 to 1998, 2011 to 2017 and 2018 to 2023.
RM
RM is BC's upside-down single-tube shock, made for cars with MacPherson struts. It's sold for 2005 to 2010.
Four BC kit names say "Swift Front Only," and the newest says "Swift Springs Not Available." Ask us before planning springs.
Ksport for the first Odyssey
Ksport is the only other brand we carry for the Odyssey. Call 1-800-460-9106 if you want to compare.
Ksport has one kit, named for the RA1, 1995 to 1999.
Kits for the way you use your Odyssey
School run
Put comfort first, with a modest drop on a BC kit.
Kit to look at: the BC kit for your years in BR
Road trip, loaded
Talk to us about spring choice before you order.
Kit to look at: the BC kit for your years; check the Swift note in each kit name
First generation van
Two kits cover the original Odyssey.
Kits to look at: BC 1994 to 1998 in BR or DS, Ksport RA1
All six Honda Odyssey coilover kits
They're listed newest first. Each card shows a short version of the 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.
Vans from 2011, with front Swift springs
Code: USDM (in BC kit names)
From the kit name: BC's FWD kit comes in BR and DS and says "Swift Front Only."
The only Odyssey kit in RM
Code: USDM (in BC kit names)
From the kit name: This is the only BC Odyssey kit in RM, and it also comes in BR. There is no DS. Its name says "Swift Front Only."
The BR-only years
Code: USDM (in BC kit names)
From the kit name: BC lists this kit in BR only, with "Swift Front Only" in the name.
The original four-door Odyssey
Code: RA1 (in Ksport kit names)
From the kit name: BC lists its kit for 1994 to 1998, in BR and DS. Ksport names its kit for the RA1, 1995 to 1999. For a 1999 van, compare Ksport with the BC 1998 to 2004 kit.
BC series and Swift notes by Odyssey
| Odyssey | Years | BC Racing series | Swift Springs, from the BC kit name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 on | 2018 to 2023 | BR, DS | Not available |
| 2011 to 2017 | 2011 to 2017 | BR, DS | Front only |
| 2005 to 2010 | 2005 to 2010 | BR, RM | Front only |
| 1998 to 2004 | 1998 to 2004 | BR | Front only |
| First Odyssey | 1994 to 1999 | BR, DS | Front only |
Before you buy: what Odyssey owners run into
Very few minivans get coilovers, and the Odyssey owners who fit them tend to be a small, dedicated group. Their reports are few. BC Racing lists a kit for every US Odyssey from 1994 to 2023, so the demand is there. That group reports one issue on the 2005 to 2017 vans.
Rear camber goes out of spec when lowered
RL3/RL4 and RL5, 2005 to 2017
Parts makers sell adjustable rear camber arms for the Odyssey, for 2005 to 2017 and for the 2011 on RL5. One says its kit reduces uneven tire wear on a lowered van; another says lowering can put the suspension out of spec. Too much rear camber on a heavy van wears the rear tires fast.
Before you install: Check rear camber on the alignment after setting height, and plan for adjustable rear camber arms if it is out of spec.
Odyssey history
An Accord-based van with four doors
In December 1994, the Deseret News reported that "The new Odyssey features front-wheel drive and is based on Honda's Accord sedan."
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1995Debut"The suspension is fully independent, using a double wishbone design."
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DoorsFour doors"The Odyssey has four doors, instead of the usual three."
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2000A bigger vanJ.D. Power says the 2000 model "added 13.6 inches" and "received a 3.5-liter V-6."
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2005VCM arrives"Variable Cylinder Management" arrived.
Every generation since has a BC kit on this page.
Odyssey coilover questions
Can I put coilovers on an Odyssey?
Yes. BC Racing lists Honda Odyssey coilovers for each US generation from 1994 to 2023, and Ksport lists one kit for the first.
Is DS listed for my Odyssey?
For 1994 to 1998, 2011 to 2017 and 2018 to 2023, yes. The 1998 to 2004 van is BR only, and 2005 to 2010 is BR or RM.
Do Swift Springs come with the BC Odyssey kits?
Four BC kit names say "Swift Front Only." The 2018 to 2023 kit name says "Swift Springs Not Available." Ask us before you order springs.
What does USDM mean in the BC kit names?
It means US domestic market, and it is in every BC Odyssey kit name. Call us if your van was not sold new in the US.
How low should a family van go?
We suggest a modest drop for a van that carries people and luggage. Call us to talk through ride height.
What warranty does a BC Odyssey kit have?
BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. Ksport has its own.
Honda family cars and guides
Coilover Kits by CarSee every car we have a page for.
Coilovers for Trucks, SUVs and Raised BuildsCoilovers on a taller, heavier car like the Odyssey.
Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on an Odyssey you drive every day.
How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Odyssey.
After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Odyssey is lower.
Honda AccordThe sedan the first Odyssey was based on.
Honda CR-VHonda's compact SUV.
Adjustable vs. non-adjustable coiloversWhether adjustment is worth it on a van.
How to install coiloversAn install walkthrough for any car.
BC Racing for HondaEvery BC Racing kit for Honda.
We can help you lower your Odyssey and keep it comfortable
Our team is on the phones weekdays, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern.