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Mitsubishi Lancer Coilovers

This page is for Mitsubishi Lancer coilovers on the everyday Lancer, the Ralliart and the GTS, not the Evo. We carry twenty-two kits across four Lancer generations, most of them for the last one.

Not sure which trim you have, ES, GTS or Ralliart? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Red Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart sedan lowered on coilovers in a coastal pier parking lot on an overcast morning
The Ralliart
Mitsubishi Lancer

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 a generation

Generation, trim and chassis code: what decides your kit

Settle these three before choosing a coilover kit.

Generation

Most Lancer coilovers we carry are for the CY car, 2008 to 2017. The older cars have fewer kits.

Trim

TEIN makes separate ES, GTS and Ralliart kits. On the CS car, BC makes a separate kit for the Ralliart.

Chassis code

The 1990s Fortune Auto and Ksport kits are named by chassis code: CB4A, CA4A or CJ4A. Have your code ready when you call.

BC Racing coilovers: four Lancer kits

BC covers three of the four generations

BC Racing coilovers for the Mitsubishi Lancer come only in these series: BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX. The late-1990s and 2008-on kits come in all five; the two CS-era kits come in BR, DS or RM. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

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BC series on the Lancer

Here is how the five BC series differ.

BR and DS

On BC Racing BR coilovers, one 30-click knob sets both compression and rebound. DS adds a digressive piston for firmer control.

RM

RM is BC's upside-down, single-tube shock for strut cars.

ER and ZX

ER uses an upright shock with an external reservoir and separate 30-click knobs for compression and rebound. BC describes ZX as its "most track-tested" series.

Five other brands for the Lancer

Kit counts are from our own store. Call 1-800-460-9106 to compare.

Feal

Feal has a 2008 to 2016 Lancer kit and a separate Ralliart kit.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto makes one kit per generation, each named by chassis code.

Ksport

Ksport makes one kit per generation, and the CS and CY kits include the Ralliart.

KW

KW makes one CY0 kit for the sedan and Sportback, FWD and AWD, Ralliart included.

TEIN

TEIN has seven kits: six for the CY trims and one for the CS car.

Three example Lancers and their kits

2006 Lancer Ralliart

Look at BC's Ralliart kit or a kit that includes the Ralliart.

Kits to look at: BC 2004-2007 Lancer Ralliart FWD, TEIN Lancer incl. Ralliart (CS6A/CS7A), Ksport Lancer incl. Ralliart
2010 Lancer Ralliart

TEIN and Feal make Ralliart kits.

Kits to look at: BC 2008-2017 Lancer + Ralliart, TEIN Lancer Ralliart (CY4A), Feal Lancer Ralliart
2012 Lancer GTS

Pick TEIN's GTS kit, not the ES.

Kits to look at: TEIN Lancer GTS (CY5A) Flex Z, BC 2008-2017 Lancer, KW Lancer (CY0)

Every Mitsubishi Lancer coilover kit we carry, by generation

We list the newest first. Each card shows the kit's full name.

CY Lancer, ES to Ralliart

Code: CY0 (KW), CY4A, CY5A
BC Racing coilover kit for the 2008 to 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2008 to 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: BC's kit fits FWD, AWD and the Ralliart, in all five BC series. KW's fits the sedan and Sportback, FWD and AWD. TEIN makes one kit per trim: ES (CY4A), GTS (CY5A) and Ralliart (CY4A), each in Flex Z or Street Basis Z. Feal makes a separate Ralliart kit.

CS Lancer, Ralliart and OZ Rally

Code: CS6A, CS7A
BC Racing coilover kit for the 2002 to 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer and Mirage
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2002 to 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer and Mirage. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: BC makes a Lancer/Mirage FWD kit and a separate 2004 to 2007 Ralliart FWD kit, both in BR, DS or RM. TEIN's Street Basis Z is listed for the Ralliart and the OZ Rally, and Ksport's kit includes the Ralliart.

Lancer, late 1990s

Code: CJ4A; CA4A (in Ksport kit names)
BC Racing coilover kit for the 1996 to 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer and Mirage
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 1996 to 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer and Mirage. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: BC's 1996 to 2000 Lancer/Mirage FWD kit comes in all five BC series. Fortune Auto's kit is named CJ4A. Ksport's kit runs one year later and says CA4A. Call us with your chassis code.

Lancer generations in one table

Car Years What decides the kit BC Racing series
CY Lancer and Ralliart 2008 to 2017 Trim (TEIN, Feal) BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
CS Lancer 2002 to 2007 Ralliart or not (BC) BR, DS, RM
CJ Lancer 1996 to 2001 Chassis code in kit names BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
CB Lancer 1991 to 1996 Chassis code in kit names No BC kit

Before you buy: what Lancer owners run into

Here is what Lancer owners run into most, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what it means for your coilovers.

Recall: front cross member corrosion
CS Lancer, 2002 to 2007, and 2004 Lancer Wagon

Mitsubishi recalled about 174,000 cars in 2016 (NHTSA 16V458) because road salt can corrode the front cross member where the lower control arms mount, and severe corrosion can let an arm detach. It covers cars sold or registered in salt-belt states and D.C. Installers work right at these mounts, and coilovers do nothing for corrosion.

Before you install: Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before the install, and have the cross member inspected on any salt-belt car.

Recall: cross member corrosion on early CY
CY Lancer, 2008 to 2010, and 2010 Lancer Sportback

In 2020 Mitsubishi recalled 141,200 cars (NHTSA 20V279) for road salt corrosion of the front cross member that could let the front control arms detach. It covers cars sold or registered in 22 states plus D.C. The coilover install exposes this same area, and a corroded cross member must be dealt with first.

Before you install: Check the VIN for open recalls and inspect the front cross member at the lower arm mounts before fitting coilovers.

Lancer history

The Lancer's rally history

Of the first Lancer, Mitsubishi says: "With its strong, lightweight body, it quickly became a sensation on the world rally scene."

  1. 1974
    Safari RallyThe Lancer "won its debut Safari Rally," Mitsubishi notes.
  2. 2004
    RalliartMitsubishi's US release: "The Ralliart edition also includes a sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes, wheels, tires and exhaust".

Lancer questions: Evo, Ralliart and TEIN trims

Are Lancer Evolution kits on this page?

No. The Evo has its own page. Here you will find the Lancer, Ralliart and GTS.

Does the CS-era Ralliart need its own kit?

BC makes a separate Ralliart kit. TEIN and Ksport each make one kit that fits both the Ralliart and the regular car.

Which BC Lancer kits come in ER or ZX?

The late-1990s Lancer/Mirage kit and the CY-era kit do. The two CS-era BC kits come in BR, DS or RM.

Which TEIN kit fits my 2008 to 2017 Lancer?

TEIN makes one kit per trim: ES (CY4A), GTS (CY5A) and Ralliart (CY4A). Pick the one named for yours.

Are there Mitsubishi Lancer coilovers for the early 1990s cars?

Yes, from Fortune Auto and Ksport, named by chassis code. We can match yours by phone.

Do BC Lancer kits have a warranty?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. TEIN, KW and the others publish separate terms.

The Evo page and Lancer guides

Coilover Kits by CarSee every car page. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your Lancer (non-Evo). Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a Lancer (non-Evo) you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Lancer (non-Evo). After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Lancer (non-Evo) is lower. Lancer EvolutionEvo VII to Evo X. BC Racing series explainedWhich BC series suits which driver. How to install coiloversFront struts and rear shocks, step by step. BC Racing for MitsubishiBC's Mitsubishi kits.
Tell us your trim, ES, GTS or Ralliart, and we will find the right Mitsubishi Lancer coilovers

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