Alfa Romeo 159.
The coilover guide.
Shop the coiloversChoose the height around your 159’s wheels, load and original suspension. Match the body and driven wheels before opening the kit options.
A new chassis for the 159.
The 159’s long bonnet and six round front lamps give it a recognisable shape. A lower running height needs planning around the wheels and how the car gets used. Start with its present measurements, the tyres you use and how often the back seats or boot are full.
A front-wheel-drive saloon, a Sportwagon and a Q4 need their applications checked separately. TI models already have lowered sports suspension. A used car may also have replacement springs, different wheels or earlier suspension work that changes the starting point.
Alfa Romeo presented the 159 in 2005 as the successor to the 156. Giorgetto Giugiaro and the Alfa Romeo Styling Centre designed its wider, more substantial body around a new chassis, with high double wishbones at the front and a multilink rear.
The Sportwagon followed in 2006, keeping the saloon’s front-end design and overall length beneath a longer roof. The range included front-wheel drive and Q4 permanent four-wheel drive. For coilovers, body style and drivetrain belong alongside the engine when identifying the car.
In the UK, the 2007 TI range brought lowered sports suspension, 19-inch wheels and its own body and brake details. Measure an existing TI before choosing a lowering range, and include any later wheel or brake changes in the fitting plan.
Model history: Alfa159 manufacturer launch, June2005Alfa159 Sportwagon manufacturer announcement, February2006UK159 TurismoInternazionale announcement, June2007Manufacturer-origin Alfa159 aftersales training material.
Start with your 159.
Match the model year, engine and body style before comparing brands.
FWD saloon
BC Racing ZR-06 is listed for the front-wheel-drive 159 saloon type 939. Eibach PSS65-10-005-01-22 covers the specified 2.2 JTS saloon application. Give the engine, build details and permitted axle loads when matching either kit; other engines need their exact application checked.
Find the FWD saloon kits
Sportwagon
The BC ZR-06 application explicitly includes the FWD wagon. Plan the rear height with the car’s usual passenger and luggage load, and identify its existing suspension equipment. The Eibach saloon examples here do not establish a Sportwagon application; ask for the exact wagon part before choosing it.
See the listed FWD wagon kit
Q4 saloon
For the 3.2 JTS Q4 saloon, Eibach lists PSS65-10-005-02-22. Match the certificate and the car’s axle loads before ordering. BC’s ZR-06 application is for front-wheel drive; a shared 939 model code does not make it a Q4 kit. Other Q4 engine or body combinations need their own confirmation.
See the Eibach Q4 example
TI and changed suspension
Tell us if the car is a TI, has levelling equipment or has already been lowered. Record the fitted part numbers and wheel dimensions where possible. The kit’s lowering figure must be assessed from the original specification, with the present hardware and clearance checked by its fitter.
Discuss my 159 setupWhat do you want
from the car?
Road miles, circuit weekends or a car built around the lap. Start with how you drive.
Choose a running height for your tyres and normal load.
Read the buying advice
The BC Racing ZR-06 BR RS option is listed for the FWD saloon and wagon. It lists rubber mounts with height and damping adjustment. Agree the supplied spring and mounting specification after inspecting the existing suspension, then choose a usable setting for uneven roads and a loaded car.
- Match saloon or Sportwagon and driven wheels
- Discuss the supplied spring and mount specification
- Leave room for tyres, travel and normal load
Choose around the exact Q4 application.
Read the buying advice
Eibach PSS65-10-005-02-22 is the named 3.2 JTS Q4 saloon example, with a 25 to 55 mm catalogue lowering range at each axle. Confirm the axle loads, original equipment and any additional OE fitting parts. Before a circuit day, discuss tyres, clearance and the rest of the car’s preparation with the workshop.
- Confirm the exact engine and Q4 body application
- Check the certificate and permitted axle loads
- Agree fitting and circuit preparation
Agree the package with the car’s builder.
Read the buying advice
Different tyres, a stripped cabin or changed suspension arms alter the decisions a competition build needs. Give the builder the event rules and finished weight, including any cage or brake changes. Choose the spring, damper and mounting specification for that car before committing to a road-kit application.
- Supply the rules and intended tyres
- Declare weight and mounting changes
- Agree the complete suspension specification
Coils around the dampers, with a multilink rear.
The rear spring surrounds the damper on a standard Alfa Romeo 159.
Component layout only. Mounts, dimensions and adjusters vary by kit.The original 159 rear suspension has a coil spring around each damper. The combined spring and damper units work with the independent multilink arms and rear crossmember. This is a different arrangement from the 156’s MacPherson rear, even though both have springs around their dampers.
Inspect the rear links, bushes and mounts as part of the job. The fitted kit, original equipment and axle loads determine the replacement parts and height setting. A general picture of a coilover cannot establish the correct mount or fitting contents for a particular 159.
Understand height and spring preload
Set the height with the wheels you will use.
Give the fitter the wheel width, offset, actual tyre size and any spacers. Include brake changes and body work that affect the available room. Clearance needs checking as the front wheels steer and the suspension moves; the parked gap above the tyre is only one part of it.
For a Sportwagon, explain the normal passenger and luggage load. For a TI, record the current height before deciding what to change. Once the final setup is agreed, arrange fitting and alignment, then keep the measurements for the workshop’s rechecks or a later wheel change.
Wishbones, rear links and bushes
Ask the workshop to inspect existing play and damaged mounts before fitting new dampers. The wishbones, rear links and crossmember bushes still form part of the suspension after a kit is installed.
Wheels and brake clearance
A wheel’s diameter alone does not confirm calliper clearance or its position under the arch. Supply width, offset, tyre size and spacers, especially where the brake package has changed.
Factory-lowered TI suspension
The TI already has a lowered sports setup. Measure it and identify the fitted parts before treating a catalogue lowering range as a change from its current height.
Body, driven wheels and load
Keep saloon, Sportwagon and Q4 details with the engine information. Explain how the car carries its load and have the kit’s certificate checked against the permitted axle loads.
The current 159 range.
Compare the controls and hardware included in each range.
ZR-06 is BC’s FWD 159 saloon and wagon application for type 939. The current BR RS configuration lists rubber mounts, height adjustment and damping control. Confirm the supplied spring and fitting specification with the workshop.
View BC Racing 159 kits
The Pro-Street S 01 kit is listed for the specified 2.2 JTS saloon application, while the 02 kit covers the 3.2 JTS Q4 saloon. Both list 25 to 55 mm ranges. Match the exact engine, axle loads and certificate, including the exclusion of levelling control and any additional OE parts required.
View Eibach 159 kitsFind your 159 coilovers.
Prices include UK VAT. Choose an application and brand, then open a kit for its current options and availability.
3 listings
Match the engine, body style and axle-load limits on the product page before ordering.
Eibach · PSS65-10-005-01-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Alfa Romeo applications - PSS65-10-005-01-22
FWD saloon
![BC Racing Coilovers - Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan/Wagon (FWD) (04-11) [939]](/images/09cf8cd191b679-480.webp)
BC Racing · BCR-ZR-06
BC Racing Coilovers - Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan/Wagon (FWD) (04-11) [939]
FWD saloon / Sportwagon
Eibach · PSS65-10-005-02-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Alfa Romeo applications - PSS65-10-005-02-22
Q4 saloon
All 159 kit links and part numbers
- BC Racing · BCR-ZR-06: BC Racing Coilovers - Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan/Wagon (FWD) (04-11) [939]
- Eibach · PSS65-10-005-01-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Alfa Romeo applications - PSS65-10-005-01-22
- Eibach · PSS65-10-005-02-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Alfa Romeo applications - PSS65-10-005-02-22
Before you order.
Identify your car
Identify the type 939, engine, saloon or Sportwagon body and FWD or Q4 drivetrain.
Match the kit
Match the exact kit and certificate to the application and permitted axle loads.
Check what’s included
Confirm the supplied springs, mounts and fitting parts, plus any original suspension equipment.
Check your modifications
Check wheel, brake and arch clearance with the car’s expected passenger or luggage load.
Plan fitting
Agree running height, fitting, alignment and the workshop’s rechecks.
See what the adjustments do.
Choosing coilovers for road and track
Compare the kit against your roads, tyres and setup plans before counting adjusters.
Ride height and spring preload
Understand the two adjustments before choosing a lowering range.
What spring rate tells you
Compare force and movement, read the units and choose a spring with the damper in mind.
Spring rates and top mounts
Read the front/rear figures and check which mounts come with your kit.
Questions about Alfa Romeo 159 coilovers.
Check the details before choosing your kit.
Does this guide cover the 159 saloon and Sportwagon?
Yes. The BC ZR-06 application names both FWD bodies. The specific Eibach examples here are the 2.2 JTS saloon and 3.2 JTS Q4 saloon; a shared part or broad model label does not confirm every body and engine combination.
Can I use the FWD BC kit on a Q4?
ZR-06 is listed for the FWD 159. For the 3.2 JTS Q4 saloon, the Eibach example is PSS65-10-005-02-22. Have other Q4 engine and body applications confirmed separately before ordering.
Are the 159 rear springs separate from the dampers?
The original rear coil springs surround their dampers in combined units. The wheels are located by an independent multilink suspension. Check the actual car’s mounting parts and equipment when selecting the replacement kit.
Will the quoted lowering range be an extra drop on my TI?
Measure the current car first. TI models already had lowered sports suspension, and a used car may have changed again. The final setting depends on the original specification, current parts, wheel clearance and available suspension movement.
What is the difference between the two Eibach part numbers?
They name different applications: PSS65-10-005-01-22 is the 2.2 JTS saloon example and PSS65-10-005-02-22 is the 3.2 JTS Q4 saloon example. Match the exact engine and body, permitted axle loads and component certificate; the shared 25 to 55 mm range does not make the parts interchangeable.
Does a shared 939 code mean a Brera or Spider kit fits my 159?
Match the exact application and part number. Some Eibach products name more than one of these models, but that does not make every 939 kit interchangeable. Brera and Spider body labels are separate from this 159 guide’s application choices.
What else should I allow for when fitting coilovers?
Include inspection of existing suspension parts, any required fitting hardware and wheel or brake clearance work. Agree fitting, alignment and any rechecks with the workshop once the running height is set.
Will the registration finder confirm my wheels and suspension changes?
The finder helps identify the vehicle. Tell us separately about TI equipment, Q4, levelling equipment, wheels, brakes and previous suspension work. The result alone cannot confirm the exact kit or the car’s present hardware.
Let’s talk suspension.
Find your 159, then tell us its engine, body and driven wheels. Add the current suspension, wheel dimensions and brake changes so we can discuss the matching kit and fitting work.