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Nissan Skyline and GT-R Coilovers

Start with the badge on the trunk lid. On a Skyline, the badge tells you if the car is AWD or RWD, and that decides the kit. On the RWD cars, BC also asks about the rear shock mount and HICAS (Nissan's four-wheel steering). The R35 GT-R has electronic dampers, Bilstein DampTronic, which KW calls magnetic ride in its kit names. Find your chassis below to see the Nissan Skyline and GT-R coilovers we carry, with BC Racing first in every group it covers.

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Gray Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 lowered on coilovers at a mountain overlook at night with city lights below
Check the rear shock mount
Skyline and GT-R

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.

R31 to R35

What to check before you pick a Skyline kit

We carry forty kits in six groups. Check these three things before you pick a coilover kit.

AWD or RWD

The GT-R, GTS-4 and GT-Four kits are AWD. The GTS, GTS-T and GT-T kits are RWD.

Rear mount

BC has two R34 GTS kits: rear eye (ring) or rear fork mount. Its R32 GTS kit needs fork rear mounts on HICAS cars.

R35 electronics

KW has R35 kits with or without magnetic ride. Öhlins has a kit to cancel the EDC dampers.

Skyline coilovers from BC Racing

Nine BC kits, four generations

BC Racing coilovers for the Nissan Skyline and GT-R come in four series: BR, DS, ER and ZX. BR and DS are on all nine BC kits. ER and ZX are on all but the shared GT-Four kit. BC has no kit for the oldest car. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers Go to the 1989 to 1994 cars

Four BC series for the Skyline

Most BC Skyline kits come in all four.

BR

BC Racing BR coilovers have one 30-click knob for compression and rebound together.

DS

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

ER and ZX

ER is an upright shock with its fluid reservoir outside, and sets compression and rebound separately, 30 clicks each. ZX is the series BC calls "most track-tested."

For Swift Springs on a BC kit, order through the Custom Build for BC Coilovers page.

Seven more brands for the Skyline and GT-R

Call 1-800-460-9106 to compare them.

KW and Öhlins

KW makes two R35 kits. Öhlins makes three Road & Track kits for the GT-R from the R32 to the R35, plus an R35 EDC cancellation kit.

TEIN

TEIN has the Mono Sport and Flex Z for the R32 GT-R, and the Mono Sport for the R35.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto has six kits for every generation here, with four-wheel-drive and rear-drive versions for the 1989 to 2004 cars.

Feal and Ksport

Each makes a four-wheel-drive GT-R kit and a rear-drive kit for each generation from 1989 to 2002. Ksport also makes a kit for the newest GT-R.

Swift Springs

Swift makes three R35 spring sets. They are springs, not coilovers.

R32 GT-R build, R34 GTS drift car or R35 track day

R32 GT-R

Every R32 GT-R kit here is AWD.

Kits to look at: BC R32 GTR/GTS-4, Öhlins R32 Road & Track, TEIN Mono Sport or Flex Z
R34 GTS

Check the rear mount first.

Kits to look at: BC R34 GTS rear eye or rear fork in ER or ZX. The Feal GT-T and Ksport GTST kit names do not say which rear mount; call us to match yours.
R35 track day

Check the electronic dampers first.

Kits to look at: BC R35 in ER or ZX, KW with or without magnetic ride, Öhlins Road & Track (ask about its separate EDC cancellation kit)

Every Nissan Skyline and GT-R coilover kit

We list the newest first, with the shared R33/R34 kits in their own group. Each card shows a shortened kit name.

The R35 GT-R

Codes: R35
BC Racing coilover kit for the 2008 to 2022 Nissan Skyline R35 GT-R
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit made for the 2008 to 2022 Nissan Skyline R35 GT-R. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: BC's AWD kit comes in BR, DS, ER and ZX. KW has one kit for cars with magnetic ride, which includes a delete unit, and one for cars without. Öhlins makes a Road & Track kit and a separate EDC cancellation kit. The three Swift products are spring sets, not coilovers.

Kits that fit both the R33 and R34

Codes: BNR33, BNR34 (Fortune Auto GT-R kit name)
Good to know: BC's GT-Four kit is "(Rear Eye)" and comes in BR and DS. Öhlins makes a kit for the R33 and R34 GT-R. Fortune Auto makes an AWD/GTR kit and an RWD kit with a "Rear Eyelet Mount."

R34: the GT-R and the rear-drive cars

Codes: R34
BC Racing coilover kit for the 1999 to 2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit made for the 1999 to 2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: BC has two RWD GTS kits, one for each rear mount: "Rear Eye" or "Rear Fork." Its GT-R kit is AWD. Feal and Ksport each make an AWD GT-R kit and an RWD kit.

R33: four-wheel drive or rear drive

Codes: R33
BC Racing coilover kit for the 1993 to 1998 Nissan Skyline R33 GTS
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit made for the 1993 to 1998 Nissan Skyline R33 GTS. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: BC, Feal and Ksport each make an AWD GT-R kit and an RWD GTS kit. BC's GTS kit starts at 1993.

R32: the GT-R and the rear-drive GTS

Codes: BNR32, HCR32
BC Racing coilover kit for the 1989 to 1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R and GTS-4
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit made for the 1989 to 1994 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R and GTS-4. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: BC's RWD GTS kit name says "Fork Rear Mounts Required if Originally Equipped with HICAS." Its AWD kit fits the GT-R and GTS-4. Fortune Auto, Feal and Ksport have separate AWD and RWD kits; TEIN makes two GT-R models.

Six Skyline groups side by side

Group Years How kits differ BC Racing series
R35 GT-R 2008 to 2025 KW: magnetic ride BR, DS, ER, ZX
R33 and R34 shared 1993 to 2004 GT-R, GT-Four or RWD; rear eye mount BR, DS
R34 1999 to 2002 AWD or RWD; rear eye or rear fork (BC GTS) BR, DS, ER, ZX
R33 1993 to 1998 AWD or RWD BR, DS, ER, ZX
R32 1989 to 1994 AWD or RWD; HICAS (BC GTS) BR, DS, ER, ZX
R31 1985 to 1989 Fortune Auto only No BC kit

Before you buy: what Skyline and GT-R owners run into

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

Electronic damper warnings on the R35
R35 GT-R, 2009 on

The R35 comes with electronically controlled dampers that change with the drive mode switch. At least two coilover makers sell damper cancellation kits, because removing the factory dampers makes the control module throw fault codes and warning lights. Passive coilovers with no plan for the damper wiring leave a lit dash.

Before you install: Confirm whether your coilover kit includes a cancellation unit or needs one ordered, and plan to clear stored codes after the install.

Negative camber and tire wear when lowered
R32 and R33 GT-R, 1989 to 1998

Owners on SAU (Skylines Australia) say lowering an R32 or R33 GT-R adds negative camber that, left uncorrected at a big drop, wears tires and costs grip. Members point to worn upper arm bushes, suggest adjustable arms or bushes on low cars, and say to check toe and pressure. Coilovers make a big drop easy, but these cars may need extra camber adjustment to keep tire wear in check at that height.

Before you install: Check the upper arm bushes and ball joints during the install, then align and budget for adjustable arms if camber stays out of range.

GT-R history

The GT-R badge returns in 1989

Nissan's heritage collection says that in 1989 "the 'GT-R' was brought back after the 16-year absence."

  1. Engine
    RB26DETT"2.6-liter inline 6-cylinder DOHC twin turbo."
  2. Drive
    ATTESA E-TS"The electronically controlled torque split 4WD."
  3. Racing
    Touring car record"29 victories and no defeat for 4 seasons at Japan Touring Car Championship."

The R32 group on this page has eleven kits, GT-R and GTS together.

HICAS, rear mounts and the R35

My R32 GTS has HICAS. Does that change the kit?

For BC, yes. Its R32 GTS kit name says "Fork Rear Mounts Required if Originally Equipped with HICAS." Call us before you order.

Rear eye or rear fork on an R34 GTS?

BC sells both. Check which rear mount your car has, or send us a photo.

Which BC series can I get for the Skyline and GT-R?

BR and DS are on all nine BC kits. ER and ZX are on every one except the R33/R34 GT-Four kit.

My GT-R R35 has the factory electronic dampers. What fits?

KW makes a kit for cars with magnetic ride, including a delete unit. Öhlins makes an EDC cancellation kit. Call us to match them.

Are the Swift GT-R products coilovers?

No. They are spring sets for the R35.

What warranty comes with BC Skyline and GT-R kits?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. Ask us about the other six brands' terms.

Other Nissan performance pages

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. Does Your Car Have Adaptive Dampers? Keep Them, Cancel Them or Replace ThemKeep, cancel or replace the electronic dampers on your Skyline. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your Skyline. Coilovers: The Cornerstone of Every Drift SetupWhat a drift Skyline asks of its coilovers. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Skyline. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Skyline is lower. Nissan 240SX and SilviaNissan's rear-drive coupe. Nissan 300ZXThe Z of the same era. Nissan 350ZThe modern Z. How to install coiloversFitting, start to finish. BC Racing for NissanBC's Nissan kits.
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