{"product_id":"bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-2012-2020-seat-leon-495mm-strut","title":"BC Racing DS Series Coilovers for 2012-2020 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut","description":"\u003cp\u003eBC Racing DS Series Coilovers for the 2012-2020 Seat Leon blend street-tuned ride quality with track-ready adjustability, giving you more body control than any OEM damper without the harshness of a pure race kit. Every kit is extensively tested on the Leon chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason Leon coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDS Series kits pair a mono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston design — increased low-speed damping for flat corner entry, compliant high-speed response over expansion joints and potholes. The finished shock body is silver, visually distinct from the BR Series, and ride height is adjustable independent of spring preload. Where BC Racing separates itself is tuning philosophy: every off-the-shelf spring rate and damper setup is chosen to stay comfortable on daily roads while still delivering real performance at the track. If you want something different, Swift Springs, custom rates, and custom valving are all options at checkout — BC will match the valving of the dampers to whatever springs you pick, something most brands don't offer outside their flagship race lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBC Racing's reputation in the aftermarket suspension world is built on four things: competitive pricing that beats the rest of the fully-adjustable market, customization depth that rivals the top-tier race brands, long-term reliability earned over 20 years of production, and a rebuildable design that keeps the same set of dampers serving you through multiple builds. These Leon coilovers arrive tuned for the Leon chassis and ready to bolt in — no break-in period, no guessing at setup. Every kit ships with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, lifetime access to BC service parts (pistons, seals, shafts — no unit replacement required when it's time for a rebuild), and in-house tech support from both BC Racing and the Springrates team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e30-level simultaneous compression\/rebound damping adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSilver satin-chrome finished shock body (visually distinct from the BR Series)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRide height adjustable independent of spring preload\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpper mount hardware varies by chassis — camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully rebuildable — replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-primary\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYF-05-DS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS Series Coilovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012-2020 Seat Leon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Way (30 levels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRide-Height Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping Extenders are not compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for 49.5mm front strut diameter - measure yours before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2012 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2013 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2014 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2015 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2016 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2017 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2018 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2019 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2020 Seat Leon FWD 49.5mm Strut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BC Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46119994490940,"sku":"YF-05-DS-DA","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0000\/2183\/files\/bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-2006-2010-bmw-m5-rwd-e60-i-15-ds-41091698131186.jpg?v=1788307444","url":"https:\/\/www.springrates.com\/products\/bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-2012-2020-seat-leon-495mm-strut","provider":"SPRINGRATES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}