Product Details
Only from H&R, OE Sport Springs for your 1996-1998 Volkswagen Jetta (A3) are for those who desire a slight increase in handling and control. You can expect reduced body roll and superb ride comfort with better driving convenience. OE Sport Springs provide a subtle upgrade for a fine-tuned vehicle.
Every spring produced by H&R comes from the H&R ISO 9001 certified engineering and manufacturing facility in Germany. All H&R springs are produced from a special 54SiCr6 spring steel, which has strength rated at 290,000 psi resulting in unrivaled tensile strength and resiliency.
Standard Features
- Lowers .25 - .75 inches on average
- Offers more control and balance
- Progressive spring rate improves handling and performance, slightly lowers vehicle
- Reduced body roll, and superb ride comfort
- (hf) 54SiCr6 Spring Steel, Shot Peened, Block Set, Lightweight, Strong and Resilient
- Made in Germany
Specifications
| Part Number | 54748-55 |
| Part Name | Sport Springs |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Vehicle | 1996-1998 Volkswagen Jetta |
| Chassis Code | A3 |
| Spring Type | Progressive |
| Ride-Height Adjustable | No |
| Lowering - Front | 0.75 inches |
| Lowering - Rear | 0.25 inches |
| Quantity | Full Set (Front & Rear) |
| Part Note 1 | After 7/1/96: check top hat |
| Fitment Note 1 | Lowering varies by engine size, battery package, and model options. |
| Fitment Note 2 | There is a mid-year change in the size of the top of the front springs. Please check to see which tops are in your car. Open the hood and look at the top of the struts. If the struts have a black plastic cap, this should indicate that you have the large spring top. Use part number 54764, 54764-55 or 31016-1. If there is a round metal top with rubber around it and no plastic cap you should have the smaller spring end. Use part number 54748, 54748-55, 54748-88, 31016-2 or 31016-3. |
Vehicle Fitment
- 1996 Volkswagen Jetta (A3)
- 1997 Volkswagen Jetta (A3)
- 1998 Volkswagen Jetta (A3)

