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September 18, 2026

The New HKS Hipermax S Coilovers 🇯🇵 Flat Ride Concept, New Fitments, and Everything That Changed (2026)

HKS just rolled out a full redesign of the Hipermax S coilover line, and every 80300-series part number has been reissued under a new 80330-series SKU. The line has been rebuilt around what HKS calls the Flat Ride Concept, dust...

September 16, 2026

Monotube vs. Twin-Tube Coilovers: What 1-Way, 2-Way & 3-Way Adjustable Really Mean

Confused by monotube, twin-tube, 1-way, 2-way and 3-way adjustable coilovers? Here's what each spec actually means and which one fits your car.

September 1, 2026

Universal Air Suspension Joins the Air Lift Family

After more than 30 years as an independent air suspension manufacturer, Universal Air Suspension is joining Air Lift. Here is what it means for owners and buyers.

August 31, 2026

How to Read a BC Racing Coilover Part Number

If you have ever looked at a BC Racing coilover part number such as C-165-BR-RA and wondered what all of the letters and numbers mean, there is actually a fairly simple system behind it. BC Racing part numbers identify the...

BC Racing - #1 Coilover for Daily Driving in 2025

July 3, 2026

Best Coilovers for Daily Driving in 2026

Choosing the best coilovers for daily driving is all about finding the right balance between comfort, performance, and long-term reliability. Whether you’re commuting to work, cruising on the highway, or taking the occasional spirited backroad drive, upgrading to quality coilovers...

June 15, 2026

Air Suspension vs Coilovers: Which Is Better for Your Car?

Air suspension or coilovers? Compare ride quality, handling, cost, and reliability—plus how to add push-button lift to coilovers. Honest advice from Springrates.

May 26, 2026

Air Lift ALP4 Upgrade Kit: How to Upgrade Your 3P or 3H to the New Air Management System

If you're running an Air Lift Performance 3P or 3H air management system, you've already got one of the best air ride setups available. But Air Lift just released their new flagship — the ALP4 — and it's a significant...

May 23, 2026

BC Racing Coilovers: BR vs DS vs ER vs HM Series Compared (2026)

BC Racing has become one of the most popular performance coilover brands in the world — and with good reason. Read more about BC Racing. Their kits offer 30-way damping adjustment, independent ride height adjustment, monotube damper construction, and fitments...

May 7, 2026

What Are Lowering Springs? Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Lowering springs are the single most popular suspension upgrade in the aftermarket world, and for good reason. They transform how your car looks, how it handles, and how it feels behind the wheel—all without the complexity or cost of a...

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