KW Variant 2 Coilover Kits 15227018

The KW Variant 2 is a coilover kit, part 15227018, that lets you adjust ride height and rebound damping together, built with shorter stainless steel strut housings and yellow springs rather than being a fixed-height spring replacement.

What it is for

KW designs the Variant 2 for drivers who want to lower a car and fine-tune its stance without giving up the ability to adjust rebound damping afterward. The kit includes shorter stainless steel strut housings, yellow-finish springs, anodized-purple aluminum spring collars, plus elastomer bump stops with a built-in dust protection system, and KW offers this kit across more than a hundred vehicle applications dating back to 1948.

What to check before buying

This kit mounts front and rear and is gas charged, with a twin-tube internal design and height adjustment ranges of 1.2 to 2.6 inches lowered at the front and 1.8 to 3.3 inches lowered at the rear. Spring rates are 508 lbs./in. at the front and 651 lbs./in. at the rear, so confirm those rates suit your car's weight and intended use before ordering. The kit does not include a crossmember, adjustable mounting bracket, or extra hardware, and no welding is required.

Common questions

Can I adjust ride height after install? Yes, within the kit's listed range of 1.2 to 2.6 inches lowered front and 1.8 to 3.3 inches lowered rear.

Does it include a crossmember or extra hardware? No, KW lists both as not included with this kit.