COBB Lowering Springs – 2022-2026 Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR86

Cobb Lowering Springs — 2022-2026 Subaru BRZ / Toyota GR86

The Cobb Lowering Springs for the 2022-2026 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 lower the FA24 FT86 platform by approximately 1 inch front and rear, reducing the center of gravity height and improving handling response. Progressive spring rate design provides daily-driver compliance at normal ride heights while increasing stiffness progressively as the suspension approaches its limits.

DETAILS

• Platform: 2022-2026 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 FA24
• Drop: approximately 1 inch front and rear
• Progressive spring rate — comfortable daily driving, increased stiffness near limits
• Reduced center of gravity — less weight transfer in corners
• Improved handling response vs factory ride height
• Drop-in installation — uses factory struts, shock absorbers, and mounts
• Four-wheel alignment required after installation

Progressive Spring Rate and Center of Gravity Reduction

Lowering springs reduce the vehicle’s ride height by replacing the factory spring with a shorter, stiffer unit. The lower ride height reduces the car’s center of gravity, which directly reduces the weight transfer that occurs during cornering — less weight transfer means less body roll, less suspension geometry change under load, and more consistent cornering behavior. The stiffer spring rate also reduces suspension travel under load, keeping the suspension geometry closer to its design position during cornering where the factory springs allow more travel. Together, these effects produce handling that is more responsive to driver inputs and more consistent at the limits of grip.

Drop-In Installation and Alignment Requirements

Lowering springs install directly in the factory strut and shock absorber location — they are a drop-in replacement that uses the factory shock absorbers, strut mounts, and bump stops. The spring rate and ride height drop are engineered together: the spring rate must be appropriate for the amount of lowering to avoid coil bind or excessive bump stop contact. After installation, a four-wheel alignment is required to correct the camber and toe changes that result from the lowering and to ensure even tire wear. The factory shock absorbers will work with lowering springs but are not optimized for the reduced ride height — owners who lower their car significantly may find the ride quality improved further with dampers valved for the lower ride height.

What’s in the Box

• Cobb front lowering springs (pair)
• Cobb rear lowering springs (pair)

Why Choose Cobb Tuning

Cobb Tuning has been developing performance software and hardware for turbocharged enthusiast vehicles since 1999. Founded in Austin, Texas, Cobb built its reputation on the Accessport and expanded into a full catalog of hardware engineered to complement it. Every OTS map is developed in-house on real vehicles, and every hardware product is validated as part of a complete system — not sourced and sold in isolation. That integrated approach is why Cobb produces consistent, reliable results across the builds we see every day.

The RallySport Take

The Cobb Lowering Springs for the 2022-2026 BRZ and GR86 are the correct handling upgrade for the second-generation FT86 platform. The FA24 FT86 is already a well-balanced sports car — the factory ride height is higher than necessary for performance driving, and the 1-inch drop brings the center of gravity to a position that better matches the car’s cornering capability. The progressive spring rate maintains daily usability while improving the car’s response to aggressive inputs at the limit.

Fitment

Year	Make	Model	Notes
2022-2026	Subaru	BRZ	FA24 MT/AT
2022-2026	Toyota	GR86	FA24 MT/AT