Coil Springs

Shop coil springs for stock-height replacement, lowering and lift, from Moog, Belltech, Whiteline, Hotchkis, Carli, Bilstein, BDS and more. Most springs here cost $83 to $682, with OE-style replacements at the low end and multi-rate lift coils at the top. Not sure what rate you need? Start with our spring rate calculator.

How to choose coil springs

Start with one question: do you want the car or truck to sit at stock height, lower, or higher? That splits this collection into three groups, and each one is built for a different job.

  • Stock height replacement. Your springs have sagged, one is cracked, or the car sits lower on one corner. Moog, Mevotech, ACDelco and Dorman make OE-style coils that restore factory height.
  • Lowering springs. You want a lower stance and less body roll without the cost of coilovers. Belltech, Whiteline, Hotchkis, Classic Performance, Ridetech and Western Chassis cover trucks, muscle cars and sport compacts.
  • Lift and leveling coils. You want more ground clearance, room for bigger tires, or support for a heavy bumper and winch. Carli, Bilstein B12, BDS, Skyjacker, Rancho and Superlift build these.

Once you know the group, match three things: the exact year, cab and drivetrain; front or rear position; and the engine or load. Spring rates change with engine weight, which is why you see separate Hemi and diesel versions of the same Carli coil, and separate 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder Belltech sets for the S-10. Always replace springs in pairs on the same axle so both sides sit at the same height.

Linear, progressive and multi-rate

A linear spring has the same rate through its whole travel. A progressive or variable rate spring gets stiffer as it compresses, so it rides softly empty and firms up under load. Moog sells its Cargo Control coils as variable rate springs for vehicles that carry heavy loads. Carli lists both linear rate and multi rate coils for Ram trucks. If you tow or haul often, a progressive or cargo-rated spring is usually the better choice. For the math behind rates, read spring rate explained.

Coil spring types and brands compared

Here is what we stock, grouped by job, with real prices from our catalog.

TypeBrand and lineProductsPrice range
Stock heightMoog Replacement62$86 to $378
Stock height, load ratedMoog Cargo Control17$115 to $567
Stock heightMevotech Supreme12$83 to $193
Stock heightACDelco7$87 to $168
Heavy dutyDorman Heavy-Duty5$392 to $600
Lowering, trucks and muscle carsBelltech89$199 to $620
Lowering, sport compacts and MustangWhiteline24$261 to $389
Lowering, muscle carsHotchkis12$276 to $535
Lowering, classic GMClassic Performance12$156 to $198
Lift, Ram trucksCarli16$408 to $682
Lift and levelingBilstein B129$258 to $491
LiftBDS Suspension23$147 to $382
Coilover and race springsStrange Hypercoil17$92 to $127

Strange Hypercoils are straight springs for coilover shocks, sold by rate. They are not a direct swap for a factory coil. If you run coilovers, also see our coilovers collection.

Fitment by truck and car

Most of our lowering coils are for trucks, and most of our lift coils are for heavy-duty pickups. These are the biggest groups:

VehicleSpring typeProductsPrice range
GM 1500, Tahoe, Yukon, AvalancheBelltech lowering21$242 to $337
S-10 and S-BlazerBelltech lowering11$212 to $242
Ram 1500Belltech lowering5$257 to $287
Ram 1500Carli rear multi rate5$408 to $568
Ram 2500 and 3500Carli and Bilstein lift12$450 to $682
F-250 and F-350 Super DutyCarli and Bilstein lift2$399 to $458
Jeep Wrangler JL and GladiatorBilstein B12 lift3$258
C-10 pickupBelltech lowering5$242 to $272

For a full truck setup, browse by vehicle: Silverado and Sierra suspension, Ram 1500 suspension, F-150 suspension, Ram 2500 and 3500 lift kits and Wrangler and Gladiator lift kits. For cars, see Mustang suspension and our main lowering springs collection.

Signs your coil springs are worn

  • The vehicle sits lower than it used to, or lower on one corner.
  • The suspension bottoms out over bumps or when loaded.
  • The rear squats badly with passengers or cargo.
  • A coil is visibly cracked or broken, often near the end where it sits in the perch.
  • Tires wear unevenly because the alignment changed as the spring sagged.

A clunk over bumps can also come from worn bushings or mounts. Check those too: see bad control arm bushing symptoms.

What else you'll need

  • Shocks or struts. Lowered or lifted vehicles need dampers with the right travel. Belltech, Bilstein and Carli all build matching shocks.
  • Bump stops. Lowering cuts travel, so trimmed or shorter bump stops keep the shock from bottoming.
  • A spring compressor for strut-type front ends. See our spring compressors.
  • Strut mounts and isolators if the old ones are cracked. See strut mounts.
  • An alignment after any spring change, because ride height changes camber and toe.

Install notes

On a solid rear axle with the coil sitting between the axle and frame, a spring swap is a driveway job with jack stands. Front coils on control-arm trucks and any coil inside a strut assembly hold a lot of stored energy, so use a proper compressor or let a shop do it. Lowered trucks may need a C-notch for axle clearance when you go past a few inches: see what is a C-notch and how to lower a truck.

Costs

OE-style replacement coils run $83 to $378 in our stock. Some are sold each and some as a pair, so check the listing before you order two. Lowering coil sets mostly cost $199 to $389, with some muscle car sets above $500. Lift coils for heavy-duty trucks run $258 to $682. Add shocks, an alignment and shop labor if you are not doing it yourself.

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Coil Springs FAQ

How do I know if my coil springs are bad?
The most common signs are a vehicle that sits lower than before or lower on one corner, bottoming out over bumps, heavy rear squat under load, and a visibly cracked or broken coil. Uneven tire wear can follow because sagging changes the alignment.
Should I replace coil springs in pairs?
Yes. Replace both springs on the same axle at the same time so the left and right sides sit at the same height and handle the same way.
What is the difference between linear and progressive coil springs?
A linear spring keeps the same rate through its travel. A progressive or variable rate spring gets stiffer as it compresses, so it rides softer when empty and supports more weight when loaded.
How much do coil springs cost?
On our store, OE-style replacement coils cost $83 to $378, most lowering coil sets cost $199 to $389, and lift coils for heavy-duty trucks run $258 to $682. Labor and an alignment are extra if a shop installs them.
Do I need an alignment after replacing coil springs?
Yes. New springs change ride height, which changes camber and toe, so get an alignment after any spring swap to protect your tires.
Can I install coil springs myself?
Rear coils on a solid axle are a reasonable home job with jack stands. Front coils and any spring inside a strut assembly store a lot of energy and need a proper spring compressor, so many owners let a shop handle those.
Are coilover springs the same as factory coil springs?
No. Coilover springs, like Strange Hypercoils, are straight springs sold by rate to fit a threaded coilover shock. They do not replace a factory coil that sits in the stock spring pocket.