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Lancer Coilovers Install Guide
Your Lancer
Pick your year to see what fits.
Adjustable height
Expert$900–$1,2004–6 hrs
Why do it
Sets the height and cuts body roll.
Tools you'll need
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
- Coilover wrenches (usually included)
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
- Coilover wrenches (usually included)
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
- Coilover wrenches (usually included)
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
- Coilover wrenches (usually included)
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Penetrating oil
- Coilover wrenches (usually included)
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- BC Racing BR B-03-BR (02-07 FWD) For FWD Lancers.Fits 2002–2007 · 2.0L, 2.4L Ralliart
- Megan Street (GTS, ES, DE 2008+) Lists 2008+.Fits 2008–2017 · 2.0T, 2.4L
- Megan Street (Ralliart 2009+) Lists the Ralliart.Fits 2009–2015 · Ralliart
- BC Racing BR B-08-BR (03-06 Evo) For the Evo 8 and 9.Fits 2003–2006 · Evo 8/9
- BC Racing BR B-20-BR (08-15 Evo X) For the Evo X.Fits 2008–2015 · Evo X
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Before you start
- Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
- Soak all the bolts in penetrating oil first.
- Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
- Soak all the bolts in penetrating oil first.
- Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
- Soak all the bolts in penetrating oil first.
- Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
- Soak all the bolts in penetrating oil first.
- Book an alignment before you start. You need one right after.
- Soak all the bolts in penetrating oil first.
Steps
Remove the old struts
- Take off the stock suspension.
Fit the coilovers
- Fit the new coilovers.
Set the height
- Adjust them.
Remove the front
- Jack it up and break the bolts.
Fit the front
- Fit the coilover.
Do the rear
- Swap the rear and refit the end link.
Set the height
- Adjust and check.
Remove the front
- Jack it up and break the bolts.
Fit the front
- Fit the coilover.
Do the rear
- Swap the rear and refit the end link.
Set the height
- Adjust and check.
Install the rear
- Fit the rear coilovers.
Install the front
- Fit the front coilovers.
Remove the front
- Take off the front struts.
Install the front
- Fit the front coilovers.
Remove the rear
- Take off the rear.
Install the rear
- Fit the rear coilovers.
How to know it worked
- Car sits level at your height.
- No clunks or rubbing.
- Steering is straight after the alignment.
- Car sits level at your height.
- No clunks or rubbing.
- Steering is straight after the alignment.
- Car sits level at your height.
- No clunks or rubbing.
- Steering is straight after the alignment.
- Car sits level at your height.
- No clunks or rubbing.
- Steering is straight after the alignment.
- Car sits level at your height.
- No clunks or rubbing.
- Steering is straight after the alignment.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.
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