{"product_id":"sf-racing-sport-coilovers-for-2003-2005-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-viii-ct9a","title":"SF Racing Sport Coilovers for 2003-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (CT9A)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt for daily-driven cars, this SF Racing Sport kit replaces the factory struts and springs on the 2003-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (CT9A) with height-adjustable coilovers and single-knob damping adjustment. This version is listed for AWD models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2003-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII setup details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth ends use a true coilover layout, with the spring sitting on the damper body at every corner. Damper bodies are 52mm front and 50mm rear. It comes with 8.3 kg\/mm (about 465 lb\/in) springs up front and 7.2 kg\/mm (about 403 lb\/in) at the rear. Damping is 1-way: a single knob with 32 settings changes rebound and compression together, which keeps tuning quick. The front top mounts are aluminum with rubber bushings, with aluminum camber plates with pillowball bushings available as an option. At the rear, the mounts are aluminum with rubber bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube damper design for better heat control and fewer leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-level damping adjustment, rebound and compression combined on one adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-wound SAE9254 spring steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOK seals and Italian IP damping oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in dust boots and bump stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on install with no modifications, unless the notes below say otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable ride height, roughly 1 to 2.5 inches below factory per SF Racing, while keeping suspension travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate lower-mount (length) adjustment, so height changes don't preload the spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized T6-6061 aluminum top mounts, spring perches and collars for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc-plated shock bodies for rust protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest suited to daily drivers and weekend canyon cars where ride comfort still matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSF-MI03-08-SP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCT9A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamper model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSport Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Way: Rebound and Compression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamper size (front \/ rear)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52mm diameter \/ 50mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring rate (front \/ rear)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.3 kg\/mm \/ 7.2 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign (front \/ rear)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover \/ True Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop mounts (front)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard: Aluminum with Rubber Bushings \/ Optional: Aluminum Camber Plates with Pillowball Bushings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop mounts (rear)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum with Rubber Bushings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SPRINGRATES®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67656447426861,"sku":"SF-MI03-08-SP","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/8295\/1469\/files\/sf-racing-sport-coilovers-for-2003-2005-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-viii-ct9a-sf-mi03-08-sp-1194283382.jpg?v=1792172738","url":"https:\/\/lowerhq.com\/products\/sf-racing-sport-coilovers-for-2003-2005-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-viii-ct9a","provider":"LowerHQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}