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Nissan Altima Coilovers

Nissan's 2018 heritage release counts 5.6 million Altimas sold across five generations. It also lists the 2019 car as the sixth. Most were sedans, but there was also a coupe, and it has kits of its own. Find your generation below, then pick your Nissan Altima coilovers. BC Racing comes first wherever it has a kit.

If you're not sure of the body style or the year, call 1-800-460-9106.

Red Nissan Altima Coupe lowered on coilovers in a hotel forecourt at night

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.

Year first, then body style

We carry twelve kits. Your year and body style decide most of the choice.

Year

Kits change at 2002, 2007, 2013 and 2019. For 1998 to 2001, Ksport's early kit is the only one.

Coupe or sedan

TEIN has a separate Coupe kit. Ksport's 2007 to 2018 kit is listed for both.

Kit name notes

Look for "Custom Order" and "Swift Front Only" in BC's kit names before you order.

Altima coilover suspension from BC Racing

Five BC kits, 1993 to 2022

BC Racing makes only these series for the Nissan Altima: BR, DS and RM. BR comes on every BC kit, DS from 2002 on, and RM on the 2002 to 2018 kits. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers Newest Altima kits

BR, DS or RM for a daily sedan

Which series you can buy depends on the year.

BC Racing BR coilovers set compression and rebound on one 30-click knob.

DS takes the BR knob and adds a digressive piston for firmer control. The 1993 to 1997 kit is BR only.

RM is BC's upside-down, single-tube shock for strut cars. It comes on the 2002 to 2018 kits.

To add Swift Springs, start from the Custom Build for BC Coilovers product page.

Altima kits beyond BC

Two more brands make coilovers for the Nissan Altima. Call 1-800-460-9106 with questions.

TEIN

TEIN has three kits: Street Basis Z for the L31, and Street Advance Z for the L32 sedan and for the U32 Coupe.

Ksport

Ksport has four kits from 1993 to 2022. One covers 2007 to 2018, coupe and sedan, with "True Rear Coilovers."

Kits for a commuter, a Coupe or a 1990s Altima

Commuter

A small drop keeps a daily Altima comfortable.

Kits to look at: BC for your year (BR only to 1997, none for 1998 to 2001), or the TEIN kit named for an L31 or L32

Altima Coupe

Two kits are listed for the Coupe.

Listed for the Coupe: TEIN U32 Street Advance Z, Ksport 2007 to 2018

1993 to 2001

Check your year against each kit name.

Kits to look at: BC to 1997 in BR, Ksport to 2001

Every Nissan Altima coilover kit we carry

We list five sections, newest first. Each card shows a shortened kit 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.

L34, the newest Altima

Code: L34

Watch for: BC's FWD kit says "Swift Front Only" and comes in BR and DS. Ksport names its kit for the L34.

Fifth generation, with a custom order BC kit

Code: Not in the kit names

**BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit for the 2013 to 2018 Nissan Altima. Photo: BC Racing.

Watch for: BC's name for this kit includes "V-Barrel Rear Version - Custom Order - Swift Front Only". Ksport's coupe and sedan kit says "True Rear Coilovers" and spans 2007 to 2018, so L32 owners can use it too.

Fourth generation sedan and Altima Coupe

Code: L32, U32 (Coupe)

**BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit for the 2007 to 2012 Nissan Altima. Photo: BC Racing.

Watch for: TEIN has separate kits for the L32 sedan and the U32 Coupe, both in Street Advance Z. BC's FWD kit is listed for 2007 to 2012. The Ksport 2007 to 2018 kit is shown in the 2013 to 2018 section.

L31 Altima kits from three brands

Code: L31

**BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit for the 2002 to 2006 Nissan Altima. Photo: BC Racing.

Watch for: Three brands make kits, all for the same car. BC comes in BR, DS and RM. TEIN makes a Street Basis Z kit.

The first two Altimas

Code: Not in the kit names

Watch for: BC's kit is listed for 1993 to 1997 and comes in BR only. Ksport's kit runs 1993 to 2001, so it is the only kit that covers 1998 to 2001 cars.

Altima generations compared

Generation	Years	What decides the kit	BC Racing series
L34	2019 to 2022	Pick a brand	BR, DS
2013 to 2018	2013 to 2018	Rear version (BC, custom order)	BR, DS, RM
L32 and Coupe	2007 to 2013	Sedan or Coupe (TEIN)	BR, DS, RM
L31	2002 to 2006	Pick a brand	BR, DS, RM
1993 to 2001	1993 to 2001	Years (BC ends at 1997)	BR

Before you buy: what Altima owners run into

Altimas are commuter sedans for most owners, and lowered ones are uncommon outside the coupe crowd, so there is little to report. One item does affect any Altima from 2013 to 2018, lowered or not: rear spring link corrosion.

Rear lower spring link can crack from corrosion

Altima, 2013 to 2018

NHTSA investigated over 2 million 2013 to 2018 Altimas for cracks, worsened by corrosion, at the weld where the rear lower spring link meets its collar. Nissan replaced the arm on 2013 salt state cars under a service campaign and changed the weld in 2018. The rear spring sits on this link.

Before you install: Check the VIN for the Nissan service campaign and inspect both rear lower spring links for cracks or rust at the collar before fitting coilovers.

Altima history

The Altima replaced the Stanza

Nissan writes: "First produced in June 1992 as a 1993 model, the Altima replaced the Nissan Stanza in the U.S."

Smyrna

Built in TennesseeNissan built the Altima at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant.
2002

Third generationThe 2002 to 2006 car was the first with kits from all three brands here.
2008

Coupe"An Altima Coupe" was added for the 2008 model year.
2013

Fifth generationNissan's heritage release lists it as 2013 to 2018.

The L34 that followed in 2019 has two kits on this page.

Altima questions: Coupe, custom order and early cars

Are there Nissan Altima coilovers for the Coupe?

Yes. TEIN makes a Street Advance Z kit for the 2008 to 2013 Coupe (U32), and Ksport's 2007 to 2018 kit is listed for the coupe and sedan.

Which BC series can I choose for an Altima?

BR comes on all five BC kits. DS comes on all but the 1993 to 1997 kit. RM comes on the 2002 to 2006, 2007 to 2012 and 2013 to 2018 kits.

What does "V-Barrel Rear Version - Custom Order" mean?

That is part of the name of BC's 2013 to 2018 kit. Buying 2013 Nissan Altima coilovers? Call us to check that kit against your car first.

I have a 1999 Altima. What fits?

The Ksport 1993 to 2001 kit fits. BC's early kit stops at 1997.

Can I add Swift Springs to a BC Altima kit?

Two BC kits, 2013 to 2018 and 2019 to 2022, say "Swift Front Only" in the name. Ask us first, then use the Custom Build for BC Coilovers product page.

What warranty comes with a BC Altima kit?

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

Nissan pages and install help

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on an Altima you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Altima. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Altima is lower. Nissan SentraThe smaller Nissan sedan. Nissan 350ZNissan's sports car. Adjustable vs. non-adjustable coiloversHow to pick an adjustment level. How to install coiloversThe install steps, in order. BC Racing for NissanBC's Nissan kits.

Give us the year and body style, and we will match the Altima kit

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