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Toyota 86, GR86, Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S Coilovers

The Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86 and GR86 are the same light rear-drive coupe under different badges. Many kits fit more than one of these cars, and some do not. All the Subaru BRZ coilovers we carry, plus the kits for the Toyota and Scion versions, are below, with BC Racing first.

Not sure which of these cars a kit fits? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Lowered white Toyota GR86 on coilovers on a winding mountain pass in the early morning with mist in the valley

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.

Which kits fit more than one car

The four cars share one platform, and each brand builds its kits for them in its own way.

Kits that fit several badges

Öhlins says its BRZ kit also fits the FR-S and the 86. KW has one 86 kit for the GT86 and GR86, and one BRZ kit for all BRZ years to 2023.

Kits that cover both generations

BC Racing's BRZ kit covers 2013 to 2024, and its Toyota kit covers the 86 and GR86 from 2017 to 2024.

A separate kit for each car

TEIN, Ksport, Solo-Werks, Bilstein and Swift Springs have a separate kit for each car. Fortune Auto has a first-generation BRZ kit and one ZN6 kit for the FR-S and 86, then separate kits for the GR86 and the second BRZ.

BC Racing coilovers for the 86, BRZ and FR-S

All seven BC Racing series, for every version

BC Racing coilovers for the GR86, 86, BRZ and FR-S come in these series only: BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR and ZX. That is all seven, and BC sells each one for every one of these cars. Its kits are named "Extreme by Default," so ask us about ride height before you order. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers Jump to the GR86 and BRZ

The seven BC series, explained

From street to track, here is what each BC series is.

BR and DS

BR, BC's monotube (single-tube) street coilover, has one 30-click knob that sets compression and rebound together. DS uses the same knob and adds a digressive piston for firmer control.

RM is an upside-down monotube with one 30-click knob for compression and rebound, made for MacPherson struts. This car uses MacPherson struts up front.

ER is an upright shock with a separate oil reservoir. Compression and rebound adjust separately over 30 clicks.

HM blends the RM and ER designs: an upside-down monotube with a separate reservoir, and compression and rebound that adjust separately over 30 clicks. HM and ZR come with Swift Springs on most cars.

ZR has three separate damping adjustments: 30 clicks of rebound, 15 clicks of low-speed compression and 12 clicks of high-speed compression.

BC calls ZX its "most track-tested" system. It is the top BC series, and every version of this car can get it.

To add Swift Springs to a BR, DS, ER or RM kit, order them through the Custom Build for BC Coilovers option.

Eight more brands for these cars

Here is what each brand makes for these cars. Swift makes lowering springs. If you want help choosing, call 1-800-460-9106.

Öhlins

Öhlins has Road & Track kits for the FR-S, the 86 and GR86, and the BRZ in both generations.

KW has three kits: the FR-S, the BRZ from 2012 to 2023, and the GT86 and GR86 from 2017 to 2023.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto kits are hand-assembled in Powhatan, Virginia. Every one for these cars includes front end links (sway bar links).

TEIN

TEIN makes five kit types for each first-generation car: Flex Z, Mono Sport, RX1, Street Advance Z and Street Basis Z.

Feal

Feal builds for the BRZ and for the GT86 and FR-S. If you ask, Feal can build it with a heavy front cartridge and a Wisefab spec rear.

Ksport

Ksport has separate kits for the FR-S, the first BRZ and the 86.

Solo-Werks

Solo-Werks has kits for the FR-S, the 2017 to 2021 Toyota 86 (named FT86) and the 2012 to 2020 BRZ.

Bilstein

Bilstein has B14 PSS coilovers and B12 Pro-Kits for every version, including the GR86 and second BRZ.

Swift Springs

Swift has Sport Spec-R springs for the 2022 to 2024 GR86 and BRZ.

Kit picks for mountain roads, time attack and shows

Mountain roads

This car is light, so it does not need much. A modest drop and damping you can adjust keep it fun on a bumpy mountain road.

Kits to look at: BC Racing BR or DS, TEIN Street Advance Z or Flex Z, Ksport, Bilstein B14 PSS

Time attack

Time attack classes reward fine damping control. Kits with two or three separate damping adjustments let you tune for each corner of the track.

Kits to look at: BC Racing ZR or ZX, Öhlins Road & Track, KW, Fortune Auto, TEIN RX1, Feal

Meets and shows

A low, even stance looks right on this car. Pick a kit with the height range your wheels and tires need.

Kits to look at: BC Racing BR or DS, Solo-Werks, TEIN Street Basis Z

Coilovers for the Subaru BRZ and its twins, by car

Kits that fit more than one car show up under each car they fit. Tap one for the price, details and exactly which cars it fits.

Notes in BC kit names: "Extreme by Default" means the kit ships as BC's Extreme Low version as standard, built shorter for a lower drop.

GR86 and second-generation BRZ coilovers (ZN8, ZD8), 2022 on

Codes: Toyota ZN8, Subaru ZD8

Good to know: Several GR86 coilovers also fit the first generation, so read the years in each kit name. Fortune Auto, Bilstein and Swift Springs have separate GR86 and BRZ kits.

Toyota 86 coilovers (ZN6), 2017 to 2021

Codes: ZN6, TEIN lists ZNA

Good to know: The 86 is the FR-S under a Toyota badge. Kits named for the FR-S stop at 2016, so pick one named for the 86.

Scion FR-S coilovers (ZN6), 2013 to 2016

Codes: ZN6, TEIN lists ZNA

**BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit for the 2012 to 2016 Scion FR-S. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: Kit years run from 2012 or 2013 to 2016. Feal groups the FR-S with the GT86. Fortune Auto names its 2012 to 2022 ZN6 kit for the FT86, so call us to confirm it fits your FR-S.

First-generation Subaru BRZ coilovers (ZC6), 2013 to 2020

Codes: ZC6, TEIN lists ZCA

Good to know: Subaru built the first-generation BRZ through the 2020 model year. Kit years may end anywhere from 2020 to 2025, because some kits also fit the newer car.

All four cars in one table

Car	Years	How to choose	BC Racing series
GR86 and BRZ	2022 on	Pick by model (some brands)	BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR, ZX
Toyota 86	2017 to 2021	Pick by model and year	BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR, ZX
Scion FR-S	2013 to 2016	Pick by model	BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR, ZX
BRZ (ZC6)	2013 to 2020	Check each brand's years	BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR, ZX

Before you buy: what 86 and BRZ owners run into

What 86 and BRZ owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each point means for your coilovers.

Camber and bump steer after lowering

FR-S/86/BRZ (ZN6/ZC6) 2013 to 2021, GR86/BRZ (ZN8/ZD8) 2022 on

Alignment parts makers say lowering tilts the front control arms up, adding bump steer and costing camber in corners. They sell front camber bolts and adjustable rear camber arms for lowered cars. The factory alignment range is small, so a big drop can leave camber and toe beyond what the shop can correct.

Before you install: Decide your ride height first, then plan front camber bolts or plates, rear camber arms and adjustable end links to suit it.

Popping front strut mounts on slow turns

BRZ (ZC6), 2013 to 2016

Subaru TSB 05-61-16 covers a popping sound from the front strut mounts during low speed turns on the 2013 to 2016 BRZ and other Subarus. The fix is new type mounts, dated 12/25/2015 or newer on the underside. The pop can come from the factory top mount and returns if old mounts go back on.

Before you install: If your kit reuses the factory front mounts, check each date code and fit new type mounts if they are older.

History of the Toyota and Subaru coupes

How the Toyota and Subaru coupes changed

The 86 and the FR-S arrived in 2012. Toyota describes the suspension as a MacPherson strut front and a double wishbone rear. A boxer engine up front drives the rear wheels.

Here is how the lineup changed.

2012

The twins arriveThe Scion FR-S and the Subaru BRZ reach showrooms in the US. Kit years for both start in 2012 or 2013.
2017

FR-S becomes 86With Scion gone, the FR-S became the Toyota 86 for 2017, with revised shock and spring rates.
2022

GR86 and a new BRZThe second generation moved to a 2.4-liter boxer. In the GR86 with a manual, power rose from 205 to 228 hp.
2023

A race series of its ownThe Toyota GR Cup began its first season, with the GR86 as the race car.

That makes four badges and two generations. Pick your car first, then your BC series.

Questions about kits for these coupes

Do BRZ coilovers fit a GR86 or an FR-S?

Sometimes. Öhlins says its BRZ kit also fits the FR-S and the 86, and BC Racing has one kit across both BRZ generations. TEIN, Ksport and Bilstein have a separate kit for each car, so go by the kit name.

Do first-generation kits fit the 2022 and newer cars?

Only the ones named for both. BC Racing, KW and Öhlins have kits that cover both generations. Fortune Auto, Bilstein and Swift Springs have separate kits for the GR86 and the second BRZ.

Which BC Racing series fit my 86, BRZ or FR-S?

All seven: BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR and ZX. BC Racing sells every one of them for the FR-S, the BRZ from 2013 to 2024 and the 86 and GR86 from 2017 to 2024.

What does "Extreme by Default" mean on these BC kits?

That is how BC names its kits for this car. Before you order, call us and we will go over the ride height range for your build.

Are there coilovers for the GR Cup or time attack?

Racing classes set their own parts rules, so check your rule book first. For open time attack, kits to consider include BC Racing ZR or ZX, Öhlins Road & Track, KW, Fortune Auto and TEIN RX1.

Can I just lower my GR86 or BRZ on springs?

Yes. Swift Springs makes Sport Spec-R springs for the 2022 to 2024 GR86 and BRZ, and Bilstein makes B12 Pro-Kits for every badge.

Do BC Racing kits for the 86 and BRZ carry a warranty?

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

More pages for these coupes

Coilover Kits by CarOther car pages, by make. WRX, STI, BRZ and GR86 Coilover Setup: AWD Alignment, Autocross and GravelSetup and ownership tips for the GR86. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your GR86. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the GR86 is lower. Setups for every disciplineTime attack, autocross and street compared. Toyota coiloversAll Toyota fitments, every brand. Subaru coiloversAll Subaru fitments, every brand. Subaru WRX and STI coiloversSubaru's AWD sport sedan. BC Racing series explainedAll seven series, side by side. Swift SpringsSpec-R springs for the GR86 and BRZ. How to install coiloversFrom jack stands to alignment.

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