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Lexus SC Coilovers

The SC came as a fixed-roof coupe and as a folding hardtop. We carry Lexus SC coilovers for both: nine kits for the coupe (SC 300 and SC 400, 1992 to 2000) and three for the SC 430. BC Racing comes first for both, in its BR, DS, ER and ZX series.

Tell us if you have an SC 300, SC 400 or SC 430 at 1-800-460-9106.

Pearl white Lexus SC 300 lowered on coilovers on a marina quay at sunset
300, 400, 430
Lexus SC

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.

Pick your SC: coupe or SC 430

The SC kits in brief

This part is short, because only a few kits fit the SC.

Most kits fit the coupe

Nine kits from five brands fit the SC 300 and SC 400.

One kit fits both engines

Only Ksport sells separate SC 300 and SC 400 kits.

SC 430

BC, Fortune Auto and Ksport each have one kit for the hardtop convertible.

BC and the SC

Two BC kits, one for each generation

There are two sets of BC Racing coilovers for the SC, one for the SC 300 and SC 400 and one for the SC 430. Both come in four series: BR, DS, ER and ZX. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers To the coupe kits

BR, DS, ER and ZX on both SC generations

Both SC kits come in the same four series.

BR

One knob with 30 clicks adjusts compression and rebound together.

DS

DS has the same knob as BR, plus a digressive piston for firmer control.

ER and ZX

BC's ER has an external oil reservoir and an upright shock body. Compression and rebound each adjust on their own, over 30 clicks. BC calls ZX its "most track-tested" series.

Swift Springs can be added to either BC SC kit with our Custom Build for BC Coilovers option.

TEIN, Fortune Auto, Feal and Ksport

Four other brands make SC coilovers. We can talk you through any of them at 1-800-460-9106.

TEIN

TEIN has four kits for the first-generation SC: Flex Z, Mono Sport, Street Advance Z and Street Basis Z.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto has one coupe kit, for 1992 to 1999, and one SC 430 kit.

Feal

Feal has one kit that fits both coupe engines. It fits 1992 to 1999.

Ksport

Ksport sells separate SC 300 and SC 400 kits, plus an SC 430 kit.

Which SC kit suits how you drive

Grand tourer

Ask us about ride height for long trips.

Kits to look at: BC Racing DS, Feal, TEIN Street Basis Z
Roof down in the SC 430

These kits lower the car for a cleaner look on summer drives.

Kits to look at: BC Racing SC 430, Fortune Auto, Ksport
Coupe at a track day

Ask us which kit suits track days before you order.

Kits to look at: BC Racing ZX or ER, Fortune Auto, TEIN Mono Sport

Every Lexus SC coilover kit, coupe first

Coupe kits come first, then the SC 430. Each card uses the kit's product name.

SC 300 and SC 400 coupe

Chassis: JZZ30, UZZ30
Good to know: Most SC kits are here. BC, TEIN, Fortune Auto and Feal each sell one kit that fits both engines. Ksport has separate SC 300 and SC 400 kits, and its SC 400 coilover kit name also says JZZ30.

Coupe and SC 430 compared

Model Years What sets the kits apart BC Racing series
SC 300 and SC 400 1992 to 2000 Separate SC 300 and SC 400 kits (Ksport); TEIN kits fit only this one BR, DS, ER, ZX
SC 430 2001 to 2010 Nothing to pick between BR, DS, ER, ZX

Before you buy: what SC owners run into

Here is what SC owners report most often on owner forums, in recalls and in service bulletins, and what each point means for your coilovers.

Worn front control arm bushings and ball joints
SC 300 and SC 400, 1992 to 2000

ClubLexus owners of high-mileage coupes report clunks, a jumpy ride and alignments shops could not set, traced to worn lower arm bushings and ball joints. Worn rear upper arm bushings also clunk. Ball joints are not sold separately, so owners replace the arm. New coilovers will not fix worn arms.

Before you install: Check the lower arm and rear upper arm bushings and ball joints before the install, and replace both sides together if one is worn.

Rear camber goes negative when lowered
SC 300 and SC 400, 1992 to 2000, and SC 430, 2001 to 2010

One SC 300 owner running low reports a lot of negative rear camber, while another, lowered about 2 inches, says his tire wear stayed even. SC 430 owners say the stock car already runs heavy negative camber and half an inch more drop eats the adjustment. Stock eccentric bolts may run out of range.

Before you install: Plan a moderate drop, align right after, and budget for adjustable rear arms if you want the car lower than the stock bolts can correct.

The SC story

SC history: a coupe styled in California

Lexus says Toyota's Calty Design Research center in California was given the job of designing the SC's exterior.

  1. June 1991
    SC 400Came out in the US as a 1992 model, with the 4.0 liter 1UZ-FE V8 from the LS 400, according to ClubLexus.
  2. July 1991
    SC 300Followed with the 3.0 liter 2JZ-GE inline six.
  3. April 2000
    SC 430The hardtop convertible debuted at the New York Auto Show, with a 4.3 liter 3UZ-FE V8.
  4. July 2010
    End of productionLexus says second-generation production ended after nine years.

With two generations and three models, finding your kit is quick.

SC questions we hear

Do the SC 300 and SC 400 use the same kit?

With BC, TEIN, Fortune Auto and Feal, yes: the same SC 300 coilovers fit the SC 400. Ksport sells separate SC 300 and SC 400 kits.

What fits the SC 430?

Three kits fit it, from BC Racing, Fortune Auto and Ksport. Each fits 2001 to 2010.

Which BC Racing series can I order for the SC?

You can order BR, DS, ER and ZX on both the SC 300 and SC 400 kit and the SC 430 kit.

Which TEIN kits fit the first-generation SC?

TEIN has four: Flex Z, Mono Sport, Street Advance Z and Street Basis Z, all for 1992 to 2000.

Which kits fit a 2000 SC?

Look at the coupe kits. The Fortune Auto and Feal kits only go up to 1999, so ask us about a 2000 car.

What warranty does a BC Racing SC kit have?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. TEIN, Fortune Auto, Feal and Ksport each set their own warranty.

Related pages

Coilover Kits by CarAll of our car pages. Coilovers: The Cornerstone of Every Drift SetupWhat a drift SC asks of its coilovers. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your SC. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the SC is lower. Lexus GSThe rear-drive Lexus sedan. Lexus LSWhere the SC 400's V8 came from. BC Racing for LexusBC's Lexus kits. Lexus coiloversAll Lexus fitments. BC Racing series explainedHow BC's series differ.
Coupe or SC 430: we will help you choose the right Lexus SC coilovers

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