Elantra N, one BC kit
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: BC makes a "2021+ Elantra N" kit in BR or DS. It is the only kit for 2021 on. The regular 2021-on Elantra has no kit here, so call us.
Hyundai Elantra Coilovers
From 2017 on, your trim (Sport, GT, N or the regular sedan) decides which Hyundai Elantra coilovers fit, and BC makes a separate kit for each one. Before that, the model year decides. Thirteen kits from BC Racing and Ksport cover 1996 to the current N.
Not sure of your trim? Call and read us your VIN: 1-800-460-9106.
Every Elantra, from commuter to N
Hyundai Elantra
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.
Jump to your Elantra
What decides which kit fits your Elantra
It depends on how new your car is.
Trim (2017 on)
BC makes a separate kit for the sedan, Sport, GT, GT Sport and N.
Body style (2011 to 2016)
BC's kit does not fit the Touring or wagon.
Year (before 2011)
Each brand has one kit per generation.
BC Racing coilovers for the Elantra
Eight BC kits in five series
BC Racing makes five series for the Hyundai Elantra: BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US. ER and ZX come only on the 2017 to 2020 Elantra Sport kit.
What the BC series letters mean
Here are the BC series you will see on this page.
BR, DS, RM
BC Racing BR coilovers have one 30-click damping knob. DS adds a digressive piston. RM is an inverted (upside-down) monotube shock for strut cars.
ER
ER has an upright shock with a separate oil reservoir, and you set compression and rebound separately. It comes on the Elantra Sport kit only.
ZX
BC calls ZX its most track-tested series. It comes on the Elantra Sport kit only.
Ksport for the Elantra
Two brands sell coilovers for the Elantra. Call 1-800-460-9106 to compare.
Ksport, 1996 to 2020
Ksport has five kits for these years. The newest is named "Non-Sport".
BC, 2001 on
BC has eight kits, including the N.
No kit yet
We have no kit for the non-N Elantra from 2021 on.
Kits to look at for three Elantra owners
2019 Elantra Sport
You need a kit made for the Elantra Sport.
Kits to look at: BC 2017-2020 Elantra Sport FWD
2018 Elantra SE sedan
You need a Non-Sport kit.
Kits to look at: BC 2017-2020 Elantra FWD (Excl. GT), Ksport 2016-2020 Elantra; Non-Sport
2014 Elantra sedan
You need a kit for the fifth-generation car.
Kits to look at: BC 2011-2016 Elantra (Excl. Touring/Wagon - Swift Front Only), Ksport 2011-2015 Elantra
Every Hyundai Elantra coilover kit, newest car first
We start with the N, then go back through the generations.
Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.
Sedan, Sport and GT, 2016 to 2020
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: BC makes four kits for these years: the sedan "Excl. GT" (not for the GT), the Elantra Sport, the Elantra GT, and the "GT Sport/i30". The Sport kit comes in ER and ZX as well as BR, DS and RM; the other three come in BR, DS or RM. Ksport names its 2016 to 2020 kit "Non-Sport".
- BC Racing2017-2020 Elantra FWD (Excl. GT)Series: BR, DS, RMSee price and details
- BC Racing2017-2020 Elantra Sport FWDSeries: BR, DS, ER, RM, ZXSee price and details
- BC Racing2018-2020 Elantra GT FWDSeries: BR, DS, RMSee price and details
- BC Racing2018-2020 Elantra GT Sport/i30 FWDSeries: BR, DS, RMSee price and details
- Ksport2016-2020 Elantra; Non-SportSee price and details
Fifth generation sedan
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: BC's kit name reads "Excl. Touring/Wagon - Swift Front Only" and it comes in BR or RM. Ksport's kit runs to 2015. This BC kit and Ksport's 2016-2020 "Non-Sport" kit both include 2016, so a 2016 owner should read us the VIN.
The 2007 to 2010 sedan
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: BC has one kit, in BR only, and Ksport has one.
Early-2000s sedan
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: As with the car above, BC sells this kit in BR only, and Ksport has one kit.
Second generation, Ksport only
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: Ksport is the only brand with a kit for this car.
Every Elantra generation in one table
| Group | Years | What decides the kit | BC Racing series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elantra N | 2021 on | One kit | BR, DS |
| 2016 to 2020 | 2016 to 2020 | Trim: sedan, Sport, GT, GT Sport | BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX |
| 2011 to 2016 | 2011 to 2016 | Body style (BC: no Touring/Wagon) | BR, RM |
| 2007 to 2010 | 2007 to 2010 | One kit per brand | BR |
| 2001 to 2006 | 2001 to 2006 | One kit per brand | BR |
| 1996 to 2000 | 1996 to 2000 | One kit | No BC kit |
Before you buy: what Elantra owners run into
Here is what Elantra owners run into most, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what it means for your coilover suspension.
Front strut noise over bumps
HD, 2007 to 2010
Hyundai bulletin 10-SS-006 covers front strut noise over bumps at about 10 to 16 mph on Elantras built up to September 2009. TrueDelta owners of 2009 cars also report front rattles traced to the strut area. The strut bearing, insulator and boot all come apart during the install, so sort any noise then.
Before you install: Inspect the upper strut bearing and insulator when the struts come out, and make sure the new top mounts seat fully.
Front coil spring corrosion and fracture
MD, 2011
Hyundai recall 15V629 covers 2011 Elantra and Sonata cars in salt belt states, where road salt can corrode the front coil springs until they crack near the base. Dealers fit a protective sleeve and replace broken springs. A cracked factory spring can puncture the tire, and a coilover kit replaces the factory front spring.
Before you install: Check NHTSA for recall 15V629 by VIN, and inspect the front strut mounts and tires for spring contact damage during the install.
Elantra history
On sale since 1991
Hyundai Auto Canada said in a March 22, 2016 release that the Elantra was "Initially launched in 1991" and had reached half a million sales in Canada.
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1991LaunchSales were counted from "June, 1991", the same release says.
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2016500,000 in CanadaThe release reports "500,000 cumulative sales".
Questions on Sport, GT, N and Touring
Is the Elantra Sport kit different from the regular Elantra kit?
Yes, for 2017 to 2020. BC makes a separate kit for the Elantra Sport FWD, sold in BR, DS, ER, RM or ZX. The regular sedan kit is named "Excl. GT". Ksport's kit for those years is named "Non-Sport".
My Elantra GT is a hatchback. Which kit fits?
For 2018 to 2020, BC lists two: the Elantra GT FWD and the Elantra GT Sport/i30 FWD. Tell us which GT you have. No kit is listed for an Elantra GT before 2018, so call us with the VIN for an earlier GT.
Are there Hyundai Elantra coilovers for my 2023 SEL?
No. For 2021 on, only the Elantra N has a kit. Call and we will check for you.
Does the 2011 to 2016 kit fit the Elantra Touring?
BC's kit name rules out the Touring/Wagon. Ksport's kit name does not mention body style, so call before ordering.
Can I get ZX on an Elantra N?
No. BC lists the N kit in BR or DS; ZX is on the 2017 to 2020 Elantra Sport kit.
Who makes kits for a 1998 Elantra?
Ksport makes one kit for 1996 to 2000.
Other Hyundai and Kia pages
Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page.
Hyundai Coilovers: Front-Drive N Cars vs the Rear-Drive Genesis CoupeSetup and ownership tips for the Elantra.
How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Elantra.
After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Elantra is lower.
Hyundai VelosterIncluding the Veloster N.
Hyundai Genesis CoupeThe rear-drive Hyundai.
Kia K5 and OptimaKia's midsize sedan.
BC Racing for HyundaiBC's Hyundai kits.
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