Suspension Confusion!

[chewbakarox]

I've searched the forum for info but now I'm even more confused.....I have a 2014 R-Spec, and am wondering if my suspension is interchangeable with other model years.

From what I gather, Hyundai upgraded the suspension after the 2012 model year (I think?). Assuming so, the 2009-2012 is grouped together, and the 2013-2014 is grouped separately?

So basically, no aftermarket coilover for the 2009-2012 will fit a 2013-2014? Please let me know if I have that correct. Thanks in advance.

 

[Mark_888]

I've searched the forum for info but now I'm even more confused.....I have a 2014 R-Spec, and am wondering if my suspension is interchangeable with other model years.

From what I gather, Hyundai upgraded the suspension after the 2012 model year (I think?). Assuming so, the 2009-2012 is grouped together, and the 2013-2014 is grouped separately?

So basically, no aftermarket coilover for the 2009-2012 will fit a 2013-2014? Please let me know if I have that correct. Thanks in advance.

2012-2014 suspension is the same.

However, the only difference between any of the 2009-2014 suspensions is spring rates, shock/strut rates, and stabilizer bar diameter differences, so after-market parts for any year would probably fit. The basic parts look the same to the naked eye. But not heard of a lot success with after-market suspension parts for Genesis sedan.

 

[ShadowZ]

A member just put on the '12-'14 suspension on his pre-'12 Genny and it was a direct swap.

 

[chewbakarox]

Thanks all. I have seen many posts with people saying that the mid-generation suspension upgrade made the parts non-interchangeable. With so few options for aftermarket bits out there, it's nice to know "one size fits all".

 

[Mark_888]

Thanks all. I have seen many posts with people saying that the mid-generation suspension upgrade made the parts non-interchangeable. With so few options for aftermarket bits out there, it's nice to know "one size fits all".

I don't recall any posts like that (not saying there weren't any). If you find one, please provide a link to the post.

 

[NSXNEXT]

Never heard that either. Should be a direct swap.

 

[chewbakarox]

OK, here's the thread that originally got me confused:

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=13478

The OP asks for suspension options for a 2013+. Then he goes on to say that Megan Racing coilovers don't fit. So my assumption was that the Megan's were produced specifically for the 2009-2012 models and not the 2013-2014. So it looks like the OP was mistaken?

Thanks again for all the helpful info.

 

[Mark_888]

OK, here's the thread that originally got me confused:

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=13478

The OP asks for suspension options for a 2013+. Then he goes on to say that Megan Racing coilovers don't fit. So my assumption was that the Megan's were produced specifically for the 2009-2012 models and not the 2013-2014. So it looks like the OP was mistaken?

Thanks again for all the helpful info.

I have no idea about Megan coilovers. The Hyundai OEM suspension parts are interchangeable from 2009-2014 and you would "probably" would not be able to even notice the difference between the model year suspension parts just by looking at them (except maybe rear stabilizer is a little thicker, but now hollow).

The original 2009 suspension was so stiff, that no one wanted anything stiffer. No one.

 

[ShadowZ]

Agreed. My 09 is pretty tight.

I do appreciate the handling greatly, but there are some days I wish I had a softer suspension in the rear end. About 1/7 days