2024 TruHart Coilovers Review – Are They Any Good?
If you’ve been looking to lower your car on a budget you’ve probably come across the name TruHart. TruHart have gained in popularity in the recent years for making extremely cheap coilovers that go low. However, are they any good? Let’s find out.
About TrueHart the Company
It’s actually quite difficult to find much information on this company online, which in itself is a bit of a red flag. They are based in North Carolina, USA, however their coilovers are made in China (from what I can find). Other than that there isn’t much info except for what you might find scouring random forum posts.
Unlike Raceland Coilovers and their excellent customer service, I couldn’t find much feedback on how good TruHart’s customer service or warranty claims are, so can’t make a judgement call their either.
From what I can gather, TruHart’s primary selling point is the very low price of their coilover kits, so that’s something that should be considered if looking at buying them.
TruHart offer two coilover models, the Basics and the StreetPlus.
TruHart Basic Coilovers
The TruHart Basic coilovers are the “entry-level” option and are basically made to be as cheap as possible. They don’t have dampening adjustability or come with strut mounts, so you have to reuse your factory ones, or get new ones.
They have progressive rate springs which they say are to make for a “plush yet sporty ride”, and have zinc plated shock bodies, powder coated lower mounts and anodized lock rings for protection. The Basic coilovers will lower your car from 12mm (0.5 inches) to 89mm (3.5 inches).
They also come with a 2 years warranty for manufacturer defects.
TruHart StreetPlus Coilovers
The StreetPlus coilovers are a step up from the Basics and some additional features, including:
- Ride height adjustment from the shock body, which gives you more suspension travel while going low, and also allows you to set the spring pre-load
- Come with strut mounts with camber adjustment
- Lower your car from 38mm (1.5 inches) to 100mm (4 inches)
- Also feature zinc plated shock bodies, powder coated lower mounts and anodized lock rings & top mounts for protection against corrosion
- Also come with a 2 year warranty against manufacturing defects
These are a more complete coilover kit that allow you to go lower and make more adjustments. Unfortunately, they still don’t feature dampening adjustment, so you won’t be able to fine tune the ride.
TruHart DRAG Spec Coilovers
TruHart’s DRAG Spec coilovers are designed to help you get better 60ft times on the quarter mile. They are currently only available for Hondas and Acuras, and feature very stiff rear springs (18kg) with softer front springs, to help keep more grip in the front tires and prevent weight transfer to the rear when launching.
So What’s the Verdict on TruHart Coilovers?
Personally, I’m not convinced. There’s just too little information out there to be able to make a good judgement call.
I have read reviews from people that were happy with them, but all of those reviews seemed to be from young guys who had little experience with different suspension types, so don’t really have a good basis to compare against (I remember what I was like at 18 also).
There’s also a decent range of good coilovers for daily driving that I would much sooner go for than with TruHarts at this point in time. Their low price is not that low to warrant risking it on them when you can buy a coilover kit that has lots of actual reviews and it made by a reputable company with a history.
So overall, personally I wouldn’t buy them. However, if you are willing to take the risk and just want a cheap coilover for the street, these may be for you.
If you really insist on getting TruHart’s, you can buy them here:
Pros
- Cheap price
- Will lower your car up to 100mm (4 inches)
- TruHart StreetPlus coilovers can be adjusted by shock body so you get more suspension travel and can set spring pre-load
- TruHart StreetPlus coilovers also come with camber plates and strut mounts
- They are reported to be stiff and eliminate body roll
- 2 year warranty
- Have some good reviews
Cons
- Reportedly have a very bouncy ride
- Shocks are protected that well, so not good for harsher climates and areas with snow
- Brake line brackets don’t line up on some models, which is a sign of poor build quality
- No dampening adjustability, even on the higher end ones
- Not a lot of information about the company or the coilovers
- Hard to find many reviews
- No detailed information or graphs on the shocks dampening etc
What I Would Recommend Instead
If you are looking for budget coilovers, I’d highly recommend taking a look at TEIN Flex Zs.
These coilovers offer incredible value for money and are one of the most popular coilovers kits on the planet.
TEIN is an extremely reputable company with an excellent reputation for the quality of their products, and the Flex Zs are no exception.
Being made at TEIN’s facility in Yokohama Japan, they have to pass strict quality control standards and are even made specific to the region of the world they are being sold to, in order to provide the best version of coilover for their customers.
The Flex Zs give you ride height adjustment by the shock body which lowers the car up to 5 inches from factory height, depending on the model.
Being primarily street coilovers, they feature twin tube dampers which give you 16 levels of dampening adjustment and are designed as replaceable inserts. They also feature damper oil designed for intensive driving, so that they can be used for the occasional track day.
Top mounts are included which are camber adjustable on MacPherson strut vehicles and reinforced rubber on other cars. They also come with a range of other features including TEIN’s no sag springs and their special corrosion resistant coatings.
For more information on these coilovers, check out my full TEIN coilovers review here.
Basically, considering the very small price difference between Truhart coilovers and TEIN Flex Zs, there is no reason to go risking it on an unproven coilover kit when you can buy one of the most reputable kits on the planet for $100-200 more.
GET TEIN FLEX Z COILOVERS FOR THE BEST PRICE HERE
Some FAQ Regarding TruHart Coilovers
What Spring Rate Are TruHart Coilovers?
TruHart use progressive rate springs, however there is no information on what the spring rates are, except for the DRAG series coilovers, which use 18kg rear springs, and have a few different spring rates for the fronts depending on the car they are for.
How Low Do TruHart Coilovers Go?
The TruHart Basics will lower your car from from 12mm (0.5 inches) to 89mm (3.5 inches). The TruHart StreetPlus coilovers will lower your car from 38mm (1.5 inches) to 100mm 4 inches).
Are TruHart Coilovers Adjustable?
Truhart coilovers are height adjustable, but not dampening adjustable. The StreetPlus models allow you to adjust the ride height on the shock body, independent of the spring.
How Do You Adjust the Height On TruHart Coilovers?
On the TruHart Basics, you adjust the ride height by winding the spring perches up or down. On the TruHart StreetPlus coilovers, you adjust the ride height by winding the shock body up and down, independent from the spring.
Do Truhart Coilovers Have Dampening?
Every coilover has dampening as it features a shock, however TruHart coilovers do not have adjustable dampening, so you are not able to fine tune the ride.
Where Are TruHart Parts Made?
All TruHart coilover models are made in China.
Cars owned: Mk2 Golf with 1.8T swap, BMW E28 with M30B35 swap, BMW E36 328I Mtech, BMW 750IL, Nissan 300ZX, Honda Civic EF
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