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Mazda CX-5, CX-3 and CX-30 Coilovers

Mazda's CX crossovers share a name, but each one needs its own kit. We carry coilovers for the Mazda CX-5, CX-3, CX-30, CX-7 and CX-90, eight kits in all, and BC Racing makes one for every model.

Call 1-800-460-9106 and tell us which CX you have and the year.

Red Mazda CX-5 lowered on coilovers in a Japanese garden parking area under autumn maples
CX range
Mazda CX crossovers

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.

Choose the model

Model, year and drive: what to check

Three things decide which kit fits.

Model

Each CX model has its own kit. Nothing here is shared between them.

CX-5 year

BC's Mazda CX-5 coilovers change at 2017. Ksport fits only the earlier car.

Drivetrain

The CX-30, CX-90 and Ksport CX-5 kits are made for AWD. The rest fit front drive and AWD.

BC Racing coilovers for the CX range

Six BC kits, one for each model and CX-5 generation

BC Racing coilovers for the Mazda CX-5, CX-3 and CX-30 come in three series: BR, DS and RM. Every kit comes in BR and DS. RM is available on four kits; the CX-7 and CX-90 kits come in BR or DS only. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers The 2017-on CX-5

Three BC series for a crossover

Here are the BC series you can choose for these models.

BR

Each BR coilover has a single 30-click knob that changes compression and rebound together.

DS

DS has BR's knob plus a digressive piston.

RM

RM is an upside-down single-tube shock for strut cars.

Ksport kits for two models

Ksport is the only other brand we carry for these models. Questions? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Ksport

Ksport has one AWD kit for the first CX-5 and one CX-3 kit.

Three example CX owners

2016 CX-5 AWD

Two brands make a kit for it.

Kits to look at: BC 2013-2016 CX-5 FWD/AWD, Ksport 2013-2016 CX-5 AWD
2019 CX-5

Only BC makes a kit for it.

Kit to look at: BC 2017-2023 CX-5 FWD/AWD
2022 CX-30 AWD

Only BC makes a kit for it.

Kit to look at: BC CX-30 AWD

Mazda CX coilover kits we carry

We list the newest model first. Each card uses the kit's full product 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.

CX models side by side

Model Years What sets the kits apart BC Racing series
CX-90 2024 on BC only BR, DS
CX-30 2020 to 2023 BC only, AWD kit BR, DS, RM
CX-3 2015 to 2021 (2022 Canada) BC or Ksport, with different years BR, DS, RM
CX-5 from 2017 2017 to 2023 BC only BR, DS, RM
First CX-5 2013 to 2016 BC or Ksport; the Ksport kit is AWD only BR, DS, RM
CX-7 2007 to 2012 BC only BR, DS

Before you buy: what CX-5, CX-3 and CX-30 owners run into

Mazda's crossovers drive better than most, and owners tend to leave the suspension alone. The ones who lower them want a sharper look with less lean, and they rarely write long threads about it. The one point with solid backing is a Mazda service bulletin on front noises in the CX-5.

Front knocking, squeaks and wet weather creaks
CX-5, 2016 and 2017 (TSBs), with owner reports on 2013 to 2016 cars

Mazda TSBs 02-003-17 and 02-002-18 cover a front knock or squeak on rough roads or turning at a stop, traced to the upper strut bearing, bearing to spring contact, and the front lower arm bushing creaking when wet. Mazdas247 owners report long creak hunts. Coilovers replace the strut bearing area, not the lower arm bushing.

Before you install: Note any creak before the install, ask the dealer if the TSB lower arm bushing update was done, and torque disturbed bolts to Mazda spec.

The CX-5 story

The first SKYACTIV Mazda

Mazda said in 2012: "The all-new CX-5 is the first model to adopt Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY".

  1. 2012
    Built around SKYACTIV"The CX-5 is a model that fully adopts SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, reflecting Mazda's determination to pursue driving enjoyment."

Questions on drive, years and other CX models

What about a front-drive CX-30?

The only CX-30 coilovers we carry are made for AWD. Call us before ordering for a front-drive car.

Does the BC CX-3 kit fit a 2022 car?

It is listed for 2015 to 2021 and adds "Fits 2022 Canadian Models." For a US 2022 car, call us.

BR, DS or RM: which BC series fit which CX?

All six BC kits come in BR and DS. RM also comes on the CX-3, CX-30 and both CX-5 kits.

Is there a CX-50 or CX-9 kit?

Not that we carry. The CX-90 has one BC kit.

Why do some BC kit names say Swift Front Only?

It is part of BC's kit names for the CX-30, the second CX-5 and the CX-7. Ask us what it means for your order.

Is there a BC warranty on these?

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

Other Mazdas and guides

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your CX-5. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a CX-5 you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your CX-5. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the CX-5 is lower. Mazda 3Mazda's compact car. Mazda 6Mazda's mid-size sedan. What are coilovers?A quick start. How to install coiloversPlan the front and rear separately.
Tell us your CX, year and drive, and we will confirm the right Mazda CX coilovers

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