HLS Gewindefahrwerk

KW HLS Evolution

KW HLS with a new pump, reduced weight, and more robust solenoid valve



KW coilover suspensions, KW coilover springs, and KW DLC AirSuspensions allow the suspension to be steplessly lowered within the framework of the certified technical component report.

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The rebound stage damping is precisely tuned to the respective vehicle on our in-house drive dynamics test facility, with the setting fixed in the mid range.

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Two-Step Compression Stage Valve with Low-Speed

The patented compression stage valve with TVC-A technology features two separate spring pre-tensioned valves for small and large volume flow.

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The KW coilover spring seat is made from a wear resistant and friction-optimized polyamide composite material with a stainless steel insert.

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The Perfect Height-Adjustable Coilover

In comparison to common coilovers, KW uses a friction -optimized and dirt insensitive trapezoidal thread.

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KW’s coilover suspension struts are manufactured from high-quality stainless steel that is rust-proof.

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The use of KW reservoirs provides additional volume for additional oil and additional cooling capacity for particularly high-stressed systems.

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Testing Like in Formula 1

Used regularly by automobile manufacturers and international racing teams, KW’s in-house 7-post drive dynamics test facility optimally tunes the KW coilover suspensions according to the design and target group.

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The technical component report is always included in the package and outlines the individual options for lowering the suspension of the respective vehicle.

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Depending on the vehicle application, the aluminum uniball top mounts feature scaled camber adjustment and caster can be optionally adjusted.

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With KW’s hydraulic lift system (HLS) the body can be raised for more ground clearance at the touch of a button, even while driving.

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With the KW iSuspension apps, customer-specific adaptations can be made simply and intuitively via one’s own smartphone.

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(Twin Valve Rebound - Adjustable)

The two-step, patented TVR-A technology enables the small volume to flow through an adjustable, conical low-speed bypass in the case of slow damper speeds, while in the case of higher piston speeds, the main rebound stage valve opens for the large volume flows.

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(Twin Valve Compression Adjustable)

The patented compression stage valve with TVC-A technology features two separate spring pre-tensioned valves for low and high volume flows.

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(Twin Valve Compression Low Highspeed-Adjustable)

High-end motor sports technology for the most demanding street performance and track performance customers. Two separate valves and a 2-way adjustable compression stage valve enable separate compression damping changes for low and high-speed.

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Twin-Valve Compression with Adjustable Low/High Speed

This is the high-end motor sports technology for the most demanding street and track performance customers.

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  • Customized suspension lowering Customized suspension lowering

    KW coilover suspensions, KW coilover springs, and KW DLC AirSuspensions allow the suspension to be steplessly lowered within the framework of the certified technical component report.
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  • Rebound Rebound

    The rebound stage damping is precisely tuned to the respective vehicle on our in-house drive dynamics test facility, with the setting fixed in the mid range.
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  • Compression (Low) Compression (Low)

    Two-Step Compression Stage Valve with Low-Speed

    The patented compression stage valve with TVC-A technology features two separate spring pre-tensioned valves for small and large volume flow.
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  • Composite spring seat Composite spring seat

    The KW coilover spring seat is made from a wear resistant and friction-optimized polyamide composite material with a stainless steel insert.
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  • Trapezoidal thread Trapezoidal thread

    The Perfect Height-Adjustable Coilover

    In comparison to common coilovers, KW uses a friction -optimized and dirt insensitive trapezoidal thread.
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  • INOX-LINE INOX-LINE

    KW’s coilover suspension struts are manufactured from high-quality stainless steel that is rust-proof.
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  • Reservoir Reservoir

    The use of KW reservoirs provides additional volume for additional oil and additional cooling capacity for particularly high-stressed systems.
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  • 7-post drive dynamics test stand 7-post drive dynamics test stand

    Testing Like in Formula 1

    Used regularly by automobile manufacturers and international racing teams, KW’s in-house 7-post drive dynamics test facility optimally tunes the KW coilover suspensions according to the design and target group.
     …more

  • Technical component report Technical component report

    The technical component report is always included in the package and outlines the individual options for lowering the suspension of the respective vehicle.
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  • Unibal Stützlager Unibal top mount

    Depending on the vehicle application, the aluminum uniball top mounts feature scaled camber adjustment and caster can be optionally adjusted.
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  • Hydraulische Anhebung Hydraulic elevation

    With KW’s hydraulic lift system (HLS) the body can be raised for more ground clearance at the touch of a button, even while driving.
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  • App-Control App-Control

    With the KW iSuspension apps, customer-specific adaptations can be made simply and intuitively via one’s own smartphone.
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  • Rebound stage Rebound stage

    Twin Valve Rebound – Adjustable

    The two-step, patented TVR-A technology enables the small volume to flow through an adjustable, conical low-speed bypass in the case of slow damper speeds, while in the case of higher piston speeds, the main rebound stage valve opens for the large volume flows.
     …more

  • Compression stage Compression stage

    Twin Valve Compression – Adjustable

    The patented compression stage valve with TVC-A technology features two separate spring pre-tensioned valves for low and high volume flows.
     …more

  • Compression stage Compression stage

    Twin Valve Compression Low Highspeed – Adjustable

    High-end motor sports technology for the most demanding street performance and track performance customers. Two separate valves and a 2-way adjustable compression stage valve enable separate compression damping changes for low and high-speed.
     …more

  • Compression (Low&High) Compression (Low&High)

    Twin-Valve Compression with Adjustable Low/High Speed

    This is the high-end motor sports technology for the most demanding street and track performance customers.
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Due to their lower center of gravity, sportscars often come with minimal ground clearance. Even when driving an everyday road vehicle, the driver often faces the challenge of needing to cross speed bumps or steep driveways. Inattentiveness can lead to scratches and damages to the front lip or side skirts of the vehicle.

With our KW Hydraulic Lift System (HLS), the driver can overcome those obstacles without any damage. The HLS system lifts the vehicle by up to 45 millimeters at speeds of up to 80 km/h with the press of a button. Our KW HLS system is available as a complete suspension kit from KW Suspensions or as a retrofit solution for the original suspension of the car (depending on the vehicle type and application). Our latest revision is called HLS Evolution. It comes with a revised pump and is currently only available for lifting the front axle.





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KW HLS Lift Kit – More ground clearance at the touch of a button

The hydraulic cylinder installed between the spring plate and the spring in our coilover lifts the chassis using the onboard control unit. Now, our revised Lift Kit HLS Evolution is only available for lifting the front axle (HLS 2 Evolution).





Those who’d like to increase ground clearance on both the front and rear axles must settle for the older HLS version. We are actively working on the HLS 4 Evolution. The advantage of a hydraulic system is that there is no compression (motion) of the extended cylinder unit during driving. This avoids any unwanted additional damping. The HLS is available with parts certificate (§19 (2)/ §21).





KW HLS Evolution: What has changed in the revised lift system

The new KW HLS Evolution is currently available for lifting the front axle. With the redesign, the new HLS now comes with a smaller pump unit. This allows the HLS 2 Evolution to be installed in the engine compartment without needing major modifications. It is no longer necessary to run cables into the trunk as it was the case with the HLS 2. Additionally, we have saved 3-4 kilograms with the HLS 2 Evolution. Another advantage is that the new HLS system can usually be attached to existing mounting points with a slightly modified original bracket. The KW solenoid valve has been revised to be less susceptible to contamination. We are gradually transitioning to HLS Evolution. However, the old system is still available for some applications.







Endless stepless lowering options for your car with KW HLS

In combination with our KW coilovers, the Hydraulic Lift System from KW Suspensions allows a subtle lowering within the tested adjustment range. Thanks to high-quality and durable materials, individual lowering can be varied at any time. Dust protection elements and bump stops are already included, allowing maximum technical and legal lowering. With our KW HLS, customers experience sporty but harmonious driving without compromising on driving dynamics. This product was also tested on both our 7-post rig and on real tracks like the renowned Nürburgring Nordschleife.



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The benchmark for coilovers

As with all KW coilovers, the engineers at KW develop in extensive test cycles on the Nürburgring Nordschleife and in our test center on the KW 7-post rig the vehicle-specific KW damper setup estimated by car enthusiasts worldwide. So you will experience your car even more directly and dynamically with a KW coilover kit.





After all, you do not buy just any suspension product, but a KW HLS kit that has been especially developed and adapted for your vehicle type. KW as manufacturer exclusively uses own resources, high-quality components and the same damper technology as high-volume manufacturers.



Our experiences for your driving pleasure

For more than 20 years, we as manufacturer have been the market leader and innovator of individual suspension solutions for the street and racing applications. No matter where in the world, sporty drivers, automobile manufacturers and refiners rely on our KW coilovers “Made in Germany”.




Every KW coilover kit undergoes extensive stress tests during production and is developed and manufactured directly in our company headquarters in Fichtenberg in order to meet the high standards of our KW quality management. So for us as a German manufacturer, it is important that we guarantee a several-year warranty on our KW coilover kits, which exceed the original equipment manufacturer quality, as well as suspension solutions which include more than 4,600 applications.