Lexus IS · Handling
Lexus IS Coilovers Install Guide
Your Lexus IS
Pick your year to see what fits.
This page covers the US IS sedan and SportCross. Not the convertible or IS F.
Adjustable height
Expert$1,100–$1,3004–6 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)
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- BC Racing BR R-01-BR (IS300) The same brand as our video.Fits 2001–2005 · IS300
- BC Racing BR R-02-BR (IS250 RWD) Listed for RWD.Fits 2006–2013 · IS250 · RWD only
- BC Racing BR R-02-BR (IS350 RWD) Listed for RWD.Fits 2006–2013 · IS350 · RWD only
Doesn't fit your car (0)
Double-check fitment before buying. We may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
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.
Steps
Fit the front
- Take out the front struts and fit the coilovers.
Set the front height
- Adjust the height.
Fit the rear
- Swap the rear shocks.
Fit the front
- Take out the front struts and fit the coilovers.
Set the front height
- Adjust the height.
Fit the rear
- Swap the rear shocks.
Fit the front
- Take out the front struts and fit the coilovers.
Set the front height
- Adjust the height.
Fit the rear
- Swap the rear shocks.
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.
Did this guide work for you?
Fixes from the community:
Suggest a fix
For:
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.
Coilover install guides for other cars