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Lexus IS Coilovers

Lexus built a small rear-drive sedan with a straight six, and tuners started modifying it right away. The IS 300 arrived in 2000 with double wishbones at each corner, and owners have been fitting coilover kits ever since. Every set of Lexus IS coilovers we carry is on this page, from the IS 300 to the current car, with BC Racing first.

Call 1-800-460-9106 and we will check the fit for your car.

Lowered silver Lexus IS 300 on coilovers on a downtown city street at blue hour with office towers lit behind

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.

BC Racing coilovers for the Lexus IS

BC Racing kits for the IS

BC Racing makes four series for the IS: BR, DS, ER and ZX. The rear-drive IS 300, the 2006 to 2013 rear-drive sedans and the 2017 to 2022 rear-drive cars come in all four. The front eyelet cars, the IS 250C and the AWD cars come in BR and DS. Each BC card below shows the series for that exact car. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

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The four BC series for the IS

Here is what each series is, and which IS cars get it.

BR and DS: every BC IS kit

BR is BC's monotube (single-tube) street coilover. One 30-click knob sets compression and rebound together. DS is the same, with a digressive piston added. Both are sold for every BC kit on this page.

ER: rear-drive sedans

ER is an upright (not inverted) damper with an outside reservoir. Compression and rebound each have their own 30-click adjuster. BC sells it for the IS 300, the 2006 to 2013 IS 250 and IS 350, and the 2017 to 2022 cars.

ZX: the same three cars as ER

BC calls ZX its "most track-tested" system. On the IS it fits the same cars as ER.

Front eyelet or front fork

From 2014, BC's rear-drive kits depend on the front lower mount: eyelet (a ring) for 2014 to 2016, fork (U-shaped bracket) for 2017 to 2022. Only the fork kit also comes in ER and ZX.

"Extreme by Default"

BC names its 1999 to 2013 rear-drive sedan kits this way. Ask us about the ride height range before you order.

Swift Springs

To add Swift Springs to a BR, DS or ER kit, order through the Custom Build for BC Coilovers page. Swift also sells springs on their own for the IS 250, IS 350, IS F and IS 500.

Other brands for the IS

Six more brands make kits for this car, and Swift adds springs. To talk about yours, call 1-800-460-9106.

TEIN

TEIN has separate kits for the IS 250, IS 350, IS 200t and IS F. For the 2014 to 2017 cars it adds Flex AVS next to Flex Z, Mono Sport and Street Advance Z.

KW covers all three generations, including the IS 300 SportCross wagon and the IS F. Its XE30 kit includes the IS 300h.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto kits are hand-assembled in Powhatan, Virginia. The company has separate IS 300 and IS 200 kits, and builds rear-drive and AWD kits for the 2006 to 2012 cars.

Ksport

Ksport makes Lexus IS 250 coilovers and separate IS 350 kits, rear-drive and AWD, plus an IS F kit. Its 2014 to 2018 kits include the F Sport.

Öhlins

Öhlins has a Road & Track kit for the 2006 to 2013 rear-drive IS 250 and IS 350.

Feal

Feal makes kits for the 2001 to 2005 IS 300 and the 2014 to 2020 rear-drive IS 250.

Swift Springs

Swift makes Sport springs for the 2006 to 2013 rear-drive IS 250 and IS 350 and the 2008 to 2011 IS F, and Sport Spec-R springs for the 2022 to 2024 IS 500.

Kits for commuting, track days or drifting

Weekday commute

For a car you drive to work every day, a mild drop and damping set near soft keep the quiet ride people bought it for.

Kits to look at: BC Racing BR or DS, TEIN Street Advance Z or Flex AVS, Ksport, Swift Sport springs

Track days

Rear drive and a stiff body suit a firm, adjustable setup. Separate compression and rebound settings let you tune the car to the track.

Kits to look at: BC Racing ER or ZX, Öhlins Road & Track, KW, Fortune Auto, TEIN Mono Sport

Drift builds

The rear-drive IS 300 has a long history with tuners and drifters. For drifting, IS 300 coilovers need a wide adjustment range and room to set the car up for steering angle.

Kits to look at: BC Racing ER or ZX (IS 300), Fortune Auto, Feal, TEIN Flex Z

Lexus IS coilover kits by generation

Each kit name below links to its own page, where you will find the price, the coilover specs and the fine print on fit.

Notes in BC kit names: "Extreme by Default" means the kit ships as BC's Extreme Low version as standard, built shorter for a lower drop.

XE30 Lexus IS coilovers, 2014 to 2024

Codes: XE30; GSE30, GSE31, ASE30, USE30

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2014 to 2016 Lexus IS 350 — **BC Racing kit**BC Racing Lexus IS 350 coilovers, listed for 2014 to 2016. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: Check rear-drive or AWD first. On rear-drive cars, the BC Racing front lower mount depends on the year: front eyelet for 2014 to 2016, front fork for 2017 to 2022. BC's AWD kit covers 2013 to 2023.

XE20 Lexus IS, IS F and IS 250C coilovers, 2006 to 2013

Codes: XE20; GSE20, GSE21, GSE25, USE20

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2006 to 2013 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2006 to 2013 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: The IS F and the IS 250C convertible each take their own kits. On the sedans, check rear-drive or AWD, and IS 250 or IS 350, since TEIN and Ksport make separate kits for each.

XE10 Lexus IS 300 and IS 200 coilovers, 1999 to 2005

Codes: XE10; JCE10 (IS 300), SXE10 (IS 200)

BC Racing coilover kit for the 1999 to 2005 Lexus IS 200 and IS 300 — **BC Racing kit**BC Racing IS 300 coilovers, listed for the 1999 to 2005 Lexus IS 200 and IS 300. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: North America got the IS 300 (JCE10). The IS 200 (SXE10) was sold in other markets. KW has one kit for both the sedan and the SportCross wagon.

Three generations of IS in one table

Generation	Years	What decides the kit	BC Racing series
XE30	2014 to 2024	RWD vs AWD; front eyelet vs front fork (BC); model	BR, DS, ER, ZX
XE20	2006 to 2013	IS 250 vs IS 350; RWD vs AWD; IS F; IS 250C	BR, DS, ER, ZX
XE10	1999 to 2005	IS 300 vs IS 200	BR, DS, ER, ZX

Before you buy: what IS owners run into

These are the problems IS owners report most, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilovers.

Fender liner rub and scraping when slammed

IS F, 2008 to 2014

IS F owners on ClubLexus report the front tires scraping the inner fender in reverse at full lock when set low, which one calls common on lowered Fs. Another found his car too low once the new springs settled, with bumper scrapes. New springs settle over the first few weeks.

Before you install: Set the front a notch or two above your target, recheck height after a few hundred miles, and test full lock both ways before the alignment.

Inner front tire wear from soft arm bushings

XE20, 2006 to 2013, and XE30, 2014 to 2024, RWD and AWD

A long ClubLexus thread says XE30 owners commonly see inside front edges wear first, blamed on soft lower control arm bushings letting toe change under braking and cornering. XE20 owners report the same and call new bushings the usual fix. Coilovers do not change these bushings.

Before you install: Inspect the front lower control arm bushings before the install, and ask the alignment shop to tighten them with the car at ride height on its wheels.

Rear camber goes negative when lowered

XE20 IS 250 and IS 350, 2006 to 2013

One ClubLexus owner reports about -2.5 to -3 degrees of rear camber on his lowered XE20, uneven side to side, and fitted adjustable arms. Another says the IS 350 lacks the IS 300's rear camber eccentrics. Lowering adds rear negative camber that a standard alignment may not remove.

Before you install: Plan the ride height with the alignment in mind, and budget for adjustable rear arms if you go much lower than stock.

IS history

How the IS changed, from Altezza to IS F

The IS began in Japan in 1998 as the Toyota Altezza. Lexus announced the IS in 1999. The IS 300 reached North America in 2000 as a 2001 model, with a 2JZ-GE 3.0-liter straight six driving the rear wheels.

Here is how the car changed over the years.

2000

The IS 300 arrivesDouble wishbones at each corner, rear drive and a straight six. It has been a tuner favorite ever since.
2006

The second generationThe IS 250 and IS 350 took over from the IS 300. Kit names for this generation start at 2006, AWD cars included.
2007

The first F modelThe IS F made its debut as the first Lexus F model. It takes its own kits from KW, TEIN and Ksport.
2014

A new rear and AVSThe third generation got a revised front suspension and a new multi-link rear. The IS 350 F SPORT added Adaptive Variable Suspension.

Each new generation changed the suspension underneath. Pick your generation, then your drive and model, and only a few kits will be left.

Lexus IS fitting questions

How do I pick the right Lexus IS coilovers for my car?

Match the generation, then rear-drive or AWD, then the model: IS 250, IS 350, IS 200t, IS 300 or IS 300h. On 2014 and newer rear-drive cars, the BC Racing kit also depends on the front lower mount. The kit page spells out the fit. If you are still unsure, call 1-800-460-9106.

What is the front eyelet vs front fork difference on the newer IS?

BC Racing builds its 2014 to 2016 rear-drive kits with front eyelet lower mounts and its 2017 to 2022 kit with front fork lower mounts. The mount style decides which BC kit bolts in, so tell us your model year.

Do you carry IS F coilovers?

Yes. KW, TEIN and Ksport make kits for the IS F, and Swift Springs makes Sport springs for the 2008 to 2011 IS F.

My F SPORT has Adaptive Variable Suspension. What should I know?

Lexus fitted AVS to the 2014 IS 350 F SPORT. TEIN lists Flex AVS kits for the 2014 to 2016 IS 250, the 2014 to 2017 IS 350 and the 2016 to 2017 IS 200t. Call us before you order so we can confirm what your car needs.

Which BC Racing series fit my IS?

All four series, BR, DS, ER and ZX, fit the IS 300, the 2006 to 2013 rear-drive sedans and the 2017 to 2022 rear-drive cars. The front eyelet cars, the IS 250C and the AWD cars come in BR and DS.

What does "Extreme by Default" mean on the BC Racing IS kits?

That is how BC names its 1999 to 2013 rear-drive IS sedan kits. Ride height range matters on a daily sedan. Call us and we will go over the specs for your car before you order.

Is there a warranty on a BC Racing IS kit?

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.

More Lexus pages and guides

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page, sorted by make. Lexus IS and GS Coilovers: Keep AVS or Replace ItSetup and ownership tips for the IS. Does Your Car Have Adaptive Dampers? Keep Them, Cancel Them or Replace ThemKeep, cancel or replace the electronic dampers on your IS. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your IS. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your IS. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the IS is lower. The drift setup, explainedWhere coilovers fit in a drift build. BC Racing for LexusAll of BC's Lexus fitments. Lexus coiloversAll brands, every Lexus. Ksport for LexusIS 250, IS 350 and IS F kits. BC Racing series explainedBR, DS, ER and ZX, side by side. Swift SpringsSprings for the IS, the IS F and the IS 500. How to install coiloversThe install, step by step.

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