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Mitsubishi Galant, Diamante and Starion Coilovers

You may know the Galant as a quiet family sedan, or as the VR4 with all-wheel drive. We carry Mitsubishi Galant coilovers for both, from the 1987 VR4 to the 2011 car, plus one kit each for the Diamante and the Starion. That's thirteen kits in all, from BC Racing, Feal, Fortune Auto and Ksport.

Not sure if yours is FWD or VR4? Call 1-800-460-9106 with your VIN and we will check.

White Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 lowered on coilovers at a gas station at night under canopy lights
VR4 and the family sedan
Mitsubishi Galant

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.

Galant by year, then the other models

What decides which Galant kit fits

Check these three, in this order.

Year span

There are four eras: the first VR4, the mid-1990s car, the late-1990s car and the 2004 to 2011 car.

VR4 or front drive

Every 1987 to 1992 kit is made for the VR4. For later cars, Ksport makes separate kits by front suspension.

Two BC kits that share years

BC's 1996 to 2003 and 1999 to 2004 kits share some years. Your VIN tells us which fits.

BC Racing coilovers for the Galant

Three BC kits, VR4 to 2004

BC Racing coilovers for the Mitsubishi Galant come in five series: BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US. BC has nothing for the Diamante, the Starion or the 2005-on Galant. The name of BC's 1999-2004 Galant FWD kit includes 2004, so for a 2004 car, send us the VIN first.

See all BC Racing coilovers See the overlapping BC kits

Five BC series, three kits

Here are the BC series you can get for the Galant.

BR and DS

Both have one 30-click knob, and DS adds a digressive piston for firmer control. Both come on all three kits.

ER and RM

ER is upright, with an external reservoir and separate bump and rebound knobs. RM is an upside-down single-tube shock for struts.

ZX

ZX is BC's most track-tested series. It comes only on the 1996 to 2003 FWD/AWD kit.

Ksport makes the most Galant kits

Seven of the thirteen kits here are from Ksport. Call 1-800-460-9106 and we will compare them with you.

Ksport

Ksport has Galant kits from the first VR4 through 2011, plus the Diamante and the Starion.

Feal

Feal makes kits for the first VR4 and the mid-1990s Galant.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto has one late-1990s kit, named by chassis code. Call us to confirm your code.

Three example Galants and their kits

1991 Galant VR4

Look at the coilover kits made for the VR4.

Kits to look at: BC 1989-1992 Galant VR4 AWD, Feal 1987-1992 Galant (VR4), Ksport 1989-1992 Galant VR4 AWD
2002 Galant ES, front drive

Look at the front-drive kits for those years.

Kits to look at: BC 1996-2003 Galant FWD/AWD, BC 1999-2004 Galant FWD, Fortune Auto 1998-2004 Galant (D31A/D33A), Ksport 1998-2003 Galant (USA McPherson). Call to confirm the BC kit.
2009 Galant

One kit fits.

Kits to look at: Ksport 2004-2011 Galant

Mitsubishi Galant coilover kits, then Diamante and Starion

We list the newest Galant first, back to the VR4, then the Diamante and Starion.

The newest Galant

Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: Ksport's 2004-2011 Galant is the only kit for cars after 2004. BC's 1999-2004 FWD kit and Fortune Auto's 1998-2004 kit also include 2004, so a 2004 car needs a VIN check before ordering.

Late-1990s Galant, FWD and VR4 kits

Code: D31A, D33A (Fortune Auto .com kit name; the .ca kit name reads EC5W/EC5A)
BC Racing coilover kit for the 1996 to 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 1996 to 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: BC has two kits whose years overlap: "Galant FWD/AWD" for 1996 to 2003, offered in BR, DS, ER or ZX, and "Galant FWD" for 1999 to 2004, offered in BR, DS, ER or RM. Ksport makes one kit for the "USA McPherson" car and another for the "VR4 AWD, with Wishbone Front". Fortune Auto's kit name gives chassis codes D31A/D33A. Read us the VIN so we can tell which fits.

First-generation VR4 with all-wheel drive

Code: Not in the kit names
BC Racing coilover kit for the 1989 to 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 1989 to 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: All three kits are made for the VR4. BC's AWD kit comes in BR, DS or RM. Feal's kit covers two more model years back than BC's or Ksport's. None of these kits is listed for a front-drive Galant of these years, so call us.

Galant, Diamante and Starion at a glance

Car Years What decides the kit BC Racing series
Galant, 2004 on 2004 to 2011 One kit No BC kit
Galant, 1996 to 2004 1996 to 2004 FWD or AWD; front suspension (Ksport) BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
Galant, 1994 1994 to 1998 One kit per brand No BC kit
VR4, 1987 to 1992 1987 to 1992 One kit per brand BR, DS, RM
Diamante 1997 to 2002 One kit No BC kit
Starion 1982 to 1990 One kit No BC kit

Before you buy: what Galant owners run into

The Galant VR-4 went rallying and still has devoted owners, while the ordinary Galant was a family sedan. Neither leaves much of a trail on coilovers today. VR-4 owners do report one thing once the car is lower. For the Diamante and Starion, a call to us is the quickest way to confirm fit.

Limited rear camber adjustment on a lowered VR-4
Galant VR-4, 1991 to 1992

GalantVR4.org owners say lowering adds negative rear camber, and the rear upper arm bolt can dial out only some of it. Owners note these struts bottom quickly with a big drop and work best without one. A height-adjustable kit lets you keep the drop modest, which is what the rear geometry tolerates on this car.

Before you install: Keep the drop small, set the rear alignment first and then the front, and expect the AWD rear toe procedure to take longer than a normal car.

Galant history

The Galant built in Normal, Illinois

Mitsubishi's October 1, 2003 release on the 2004 Galant says its chassis is "manufactured at Mitsubishi's Normal, Illinois facility", on a platform first used for the 2004 Endeavor.

  1. 2004
    ChassisThe same release describes "a nimble four-wheel independent suspension".

Galant VR4, Diamante and Starion questions

My Galant is a 1991 VR4. Which Mitsubishi Galant coilovers fit?

Three kits name the VR4 for those years: BC's Galant VR4 AWD (BR, DS or RM), Feal's Galant (VR4) and Ksport's Galant VR4 AWD.

I have a 2001 Galant. Why are there two BC kits?

BC's "Galant FWD/AWD" and "Galant FWD" kits both cover 2001, and they come in different series. Give us the VIN and we will pick one.

Is there anything for a 2008 Galant?

Yes, one kit: Ksport's 2004 to 2011 Galant.

The Starion kit says "Welding Required". What does that mean?

That is Ksport's own note in the kit name. Talk to us before you buy.

Does every BC Galant kit come in ZX?

No. ZX comes only on the late-1990s FWD/AWD kit. BR and DS come on all three, ER on both late-1990s kits, and RM on the FWD-only kit and the VR4 kit.

Is the Diamante kit for every Diamante?

It is listed for the 1997 to 2002 Diamante 3.5L. Other years are not listed.

Elsewhere in the Mitsubishi lineup

Coilover Kits by CarSee every car page. Evo and Galant VR-4 Coilover Setup: Street, Rally and TrackSetup and ownership tips for the Galant. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your Galant. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Galant. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Galant is lower. Lancer EvolutionMitsubishi's AWD rally sedan. EclipseThe Galant's coupe cousin. 3000GT and StealthMitsubishi's big GT coupe. BC Racing for MitsubishiBC's Mitsubishi kits.
Call us to sort out the right Galant kit, VR4 or front drive

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