Toyota Coilovers Compared: Supra, GR Corolla, Corolla and Camry
Toyota builds a commuter sedan and a rally-bred hatch under the same badge, so Toyota coilovers differ a lot from one car to the next. This guide compares them, explains how to read a Toyota kit name, and helps you match a brand to your build.
Each Toyota now has its own page with the full kit list. This one stays as the place to compare them side by side.
One page for each Toyota
Pick your car to see every kit we carry for it:
- Toyota Supra coilovers: A70, A80 and the GR Supra
- Toyota Corolla coilovers: Corolla generations and the GR Corolla
- Toyota Camry coilovers: where trim decides the kit
- Toyota Corolla AE86 coilovers: the Hachi-Roku
- Toyota GR86, 86 and Subaru BRZ coilovers: the twin-chassis coupes
The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 1993 to 1998 Toyota Supra. Photo: BC Racing.
Toyota Coilovers: Which Brand Fits Your Build
Each brand here builds for a different kind of driving. These are the series we carry for Toyotas.
BC Racing coilovers use nitrogen-charged monotube dampers in every series. The BR, DS and RM have 30-click simultaneous compression and rebound. The ER adds an external reservoir to handle heat in long track sessions. The ZX is three-way adjustable: 30-click rebound, 20-click low-speed compression and 12-click high-speed compression. Swift Springs SPEC-R upgrade springs are an option on most fitments.
KW V1 has preset damping, and KW V3 adjusts rebound and compression separately. Both use twin-tube dampers in stainless steel bodies.
Fortune Auto hand-builds its kits in Virginia. The 500 Series is single-adjustable and custom valved, and the 510 adds independent compression and rebound. Bilstein says its EVO T1 adjusts in ten clicks, with rebound and compression set together. Öhlins Road & Track kits use DFV (Dual Flow Valve).
TEIN coilovers start with the Street Basis Z, which has fixed damping. Street Advance Z and Flex Z have 16-click damping, and the Mono Sport is a monotube design.
For a daily Camry or Corolla, a kit with a sensible spring rate and simple damping does the job. For a GR Supra or GR Corolla that sees track days, the adjustable kits give you room to tune. Our guide on how coilovers affect ride quality helps you choose.
How to Read a Toyota Kit Name
Toyota fitment lives in the details. Before you add a kit to the cart, match every part of the product name to your car.
Chassis code. JZA80, MA70, E210, ZN8 and the rest tell you exactly which generation a kit fits. Your VIN tells us the same thing.
Trim. SE, XSE, LE and Hybrid change Camry fitment. GR models have their own kits.
Rear suspension. Torsion beam or multi-link on recent Corollas. Separate-style rear or a true coilover rear on some Supra and Corolla kits.
Electronics. "With electronic dampers" or "without electronic suspension" on the A90. Pick the one that matches your car.
Hardware notes. A bolt hole distance, a welding requirement or a front spindle. These are not small print. They decide whether the kit bolts on.
BC Racing also uses "Extreme Low" in some product names. Extreme Low is a lower-riding BC Racing version, sold separately for some cars and ordered as a custom build on others. If you want a mild drop, ask us before you order one.
Setting Up Your Toyota
Lower in steps and set ride height on coilovers before you lock anything down. Tighten every locking collar, then get an alignment, since camber and toe move with any height change. Remember that big wheels add unsprung weight, the mass the springs do not carry. The kit does not reduce it by itself. If you are new to all this, start with what are coilovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do GR Supra coilovers work with the electronic dampers?
It depends on the kit. KW lists separate A90 kits for cars with and without electronic dampers, and the electronic version includes an EDC cancellation kit. Bilstein's EVO T1 product name says cars with electronic suspension need a canceller kit.
Are there coilovers for the GR Corolla?
Yes. We carry a 2023-2024 GR Corolla AWD kit from BC Racing in BR, DS, RM, ER or ZX.
How do I know if my Corolla has a torsion beam rear?
Look under the rear of the car, or call 1-800-460-9106 with your VIN. Our BC Racing kits split recent Corollas by torsion beam and multi-link rear, so it matters.
Do Camry SE and LE coilovers differ?
On many years, yes. BC Racing and Ksport list SE or XSE kits apart from LE and Hybrid kits. Order the kit that names your trim.
Do I need an alignment after installing Toyota coilovers?
Yes. Any ride height change moves camber and toe. Align the car after the install and after any later height change.
Which Toyota coilovers are easiest to live with every day?
Look for fixed or simple damping and a sensible spring rate. The TEIN Street Basis Z and KW V1 fit that where they cover your car. Set the height modestly and the ride stays civil.
Questions About Your Toyota?
Tell us the model, year, trim and drivetrain, and whether the car has electronic dampers. We will match it to a kit that fits and rides the way you want.
Call 1-800-460-9106 with your VIN handy. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US. Shipping for other brands is shown at checkout.
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