BC Racing DS Series Coilovers 1997-2002 Forester (SF)

BC Racing DS Series Coilovers for the 1998-2002 Subaru Forester (SF) 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 Forester SF chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason Forester coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.

DS 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. The off-the-shelf setup from BC Racing is deliberately balanced — spring rates and valving chosen so the kit feels comfortable day-to-day without giving up performance when you push it. Drivers who want a different recipe can spec Swift Springs, custom spring rates, or fully custom valving at checkout; BC will tune the dampers to match, which is a depth of customization most brands only offer on their top-tier kits.

Since 2004, BC Racing has grown into one of the most trusted names in aftermarket coilovers — not by racing to the bottom on price, but by pairing that price with real build quality, deep customization options, and a damper design any suspension shop can rebuild instead of replacing. These Forester coilovers arrive tuned for the SF chassis and ready to bolt in — no break-in period, no guessing at setup.

Features

• 30-level simultaneous compression/rebound damping adjuster
• Mono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston
• Silver satin-chrome finished shock body (visually distinct from the BR Series)
• Ride height adjustable independent of spring preload
• Upper mount hardware varies by chassis — camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.
• Swift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout
• Custom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request
• Fully rebuildable — replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock
• 2-year manufacturer warranty against defects

Specifications

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