Will OEM Evo IX MR (2006) Bilstein front struts and rear shocks fit a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005)?
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Short answer: Yes, reportedly Limited
Verdict:Fits Limited confidence (1 of 3) · 3 sources
Yes, reportedly: Reported to fit.
Safety-critical part. Manufacturer sources are cited, but they disagree or are incomplete for this fitment, so this entry is held below "Confirmed". Have the work done or checked by a qualified professional and confirm figures and part numbers against the service manual or the manufacturer.
| Part | OEM Evo IX MR (2006) Bilstein front struts and rear shocks |
|---|---|
| Part comes from | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (2006) |
| Vehicle | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (2003-2005) |
| Years | 2003-2005 |
| Trim / condition | non-MR cars (KYB dampers) |
| Verdict | Fits Reported to fit |
| Confidence | Limited 1 of 3 — Forum, Reddit or anecdotal report, or ambiguous/partial detail. Treat as a lead to research. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-26 (date the cited sources were last read) |
Details
Reported to fit. Owners swap MR Bilsteins onto non-MR VIIIs and IXs, reusing the stock top hats, dust boots and other strut parts; one VIII owner did the same swap. Owners say the MR dampers ride better than the standard KYBs. Spring choice sets ride height; get an alignment afterwards. Forum-only.
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Sources
- Swapping to MR Bilsteins from stock Evo 9 suspension — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Stock top hats and boots reuse on MR Bilsteins; a VIII owner did the same swap.
- Evo 8 vs Evo 9 Bilstein suspension — EvolutionM forum (forum thread; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Owner: MR Bilsteins on the car three years, ride better than the KYBs.
- Lancer Evolution evolves highest-performance MR edition — Mitsubishi Motors North America (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2005 MR: Bilstein monotube shocks.
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