Specification Details
| System Types | Lowering Kits, Lift Kits, Performance Coilovers, Load-Leveling Systems |
| Typical Lowering/Lift Range | Street: -20mm to -50mm; Off-Road: +25mm to +100mm |
| Spring Rate Increase | 15% to 40% over OEM (sport), 50%+ (track); Custom rates available |
| Damper Adjustability | Fixed, 4-way, 12-way, 32-way; Remote reservoir for extreme use |
| Height Adjustability (Coilovers) | Yes, via threaded body; Range: 30mm to 80mm |
| Ancillary Components | Upgraded top mounts, adjustable end links, polyurethane bushings |
| Construction (Typical Coilover) | 52mm piston diameter, monotube or twin-tube design |
| Weight Saving (per corner) | Up to 2 kg vs. OEM (depending on application) |
| Warranty Coverage | Lifetime on springs/bars, 2-5 years on dampers |
Primary Applications
These upgrades serve a wide spectrum of drivers and purposes:
- Performance Street Driving: Replacing worn OEM parts with a matched spring and shock kit to reduce body roll, improve cornering grip, and maintain daily drivability.
- Competitive Motorsport: Installing height and damping-adjustable coilover kits for precise vehicle balancing, weight transfer management, and optimal lap times on track or autocross.
- Towing and Hauling: Adding air helper springs or heavy-duty shock absorbers to maintain ride height, control sway, and improve stability when towing trailers or carrying payloads.
- Off-Road and Overlanding: Fitting lift kits with long-travel shocks, reinforced control arms, and skid plates to increase ground clearance, articulation, and durability for rugged terrain.
- Restoration and Restomodding: Modernizing classic cars with contemporary suspension geometry, disc brake conversions, and performance-oriented components for vastly improved safety and handling.
- Aesthetic Personalization: Achieving a desired stance—from a subtle drop to a significant lift—while simultaneously enhancing the vehicle's dynamic capabilities.
Key Benefits
- Transformative Handling: Dramatically reduces body roll, pitch, and dive, resulting in flatter cornering, more stable braking, and confident turn-in response.
- Customizable Performance: Adjustable systems allow fine-tuning of ride height, damping stiffness, and handling balance to match driving style, load, or venue (street vs. track).
- Enhanced Driver Feedback: Provides more communicative steering feel and road feedback, increasing driver confidence and the connection to the vehicle.
- Increased Component Longevity: High-quality upgrade parts often feature superior materials and construction, outlasting worn or inadequate OEM components under stress.
- Optimized Tire Contact: Improved suspension control maximizes the tire's contact patch during acceleration, braking, and cornering, leading to better overall grip.
- Versatile Solutions: Offers tailored systems for opposite goals—lowering for performance or lifting for capability—all with improved control over the standard setup.
- Long-Term Value: While an initial investment, a well-chosen suspension upgrade significantly enhances safety, enjoyment, and resale appeal, representing a solid value.
Materials & Build Quality
Our upgrade systems are defined by premium material selection and precision engineering:
- Springs: Cold-wound from high-silicon chrome steel (SAE 9254) for consistent spring rates and resistance to sag. Powder-coated for corrosion protection.
- Damper Bodies: Constructed from seamless, cold-drawn steel tubing. Monotube designs offer consistent performance and fade resistance; twin-tube designs provide a refined ride.
- Piston Rods: Hard-chrome plated, micro-polished, and often oversized (e.g., 14mm to 20mm) for strength and reduced friction. High-quality seals ensure long-term fluid retention.
- Adjustment Mechanisms: Height-adjustable collars feature fine-pitch threads with Teflon or dry-film coatings to prevent corrosion and binding. Damping adjusters use precision needle valves.
- Top Mounts: Options range from OEM-style rubber for comfort to spherical bearing (pillowball) mounts for direct steering response and camber adjustability.
- Ancillary Hardware: Includes high-grade zinc-plated or stainless-steel fasteners, laser-cut mounting brackets, and CNC-machined adjustment parts.