H&R Sport Springs for 1996-1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (Typ 1J) 54748

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SKU: 54748

H&R Sport Springs for 1996-1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (Typ 1J)

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Fitment Notes

All fitment information on our website is provided by the manufacturer. It is the customer's responsibility to thoroughly read the product description and confirm fitment before placing an order and proceeding with installation.

Unless specified otherwise, all suspension products are designed for 2WD vehicles only. Any notes or descriptions related to electronic damping systems (EDC, DDS, etc.) apply strictly to vehicle fitment. Aftermarket coilovers are not compatible with OEM electronic damping control systems unless explicitly stated.

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1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

H&R Special Springs LP warrants to the original retail purchaser (“Purchaser”) who holds title to the vehicle on
which the Suspension Springs, Sway Bars and TRAK+® Wheel Spacers are originally installed will, when delivered,
substantially conform to the respective written Product description furnished to Purchaser, and all Product(s) to be free
from defects in material and workmanship, other than coatings, for the duration of the Purchaser’s ownership of the
vehicle on which Products are installed unless the Products are discontinued in which case they are covered until the
date of discontinuance. Street Performance Coil Overs, Street Performance + Coil Overs, Street Performance SS Coil
Overs, Premium Performance Coil Overs and VTF Adjustable Lowering Springs are covered by a two (2) year warranty.
Ultra Low Coil Overs, RSS Coil Overs, RSS Plus Coil Overs, all Cup Kits, ETS Electronic Lowering Modules, EBM
Electronic Bypass Modules, Triple C Camber Adjustment Bolts, TRAK+® accessories, and Sway Bar Bushings are
covered by a twelve (12) months warranty. (Springs, Sway Bars, TRAK+® Wheel Spacers and accessories, Street
Performance Coil Overs, Street Performance + Coil Overs, Street Performance SS Coil Overs, Premium Performance Coil
Overs, RSS Coil Overs, RSS Plus Coil Overs, Ultra Low Coil Overs, Cup Kits, Triple C Camber Adjustment Bolts, ETS
Electronic Lowering Modules, EBM Electronic Bypass Modules and Sway Bar Bushings are collectively referred to as
“Product”)

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Product Details

H&R Sport Springs for your 1996-1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (Typ 1J) are H&R's number one selling product. Enhance the look of your vehicle with a reduced fender well gap. H&R Sport Springs lower the vehicle's center of gravity and reduce body roll for better handling. The progressive spring rate design provides superb ride quality and comfort. A lower wind resistance signature will make the vehicle more streamlined and improve gas mileage.

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. H&R Sport Springs offer the handling characteristics and aggressive appearance that you've been looking for, without the harsh ride characteristics of less-advanced spring systems.

If you are only looking to improve one part of your vehicle's suspension, you cannot go wrong with installing Sport Springs. Fun to drive, H&R Sport Springs are the number one upgrade for your vehicle.

Standard Features

  • Lowers 1.5 - 1.8 inches on average
  • Our Top Selling Spring
  • Progressive spring design, reduces ride height, superb ride quality
  • (hf) 54SiCr6 Spring Steel, Shot Peened, Block Set, Lightweight, Strong and Resilient
  • Made in Germany
Specifications
Part Number 54748
Part Name Sport Springs
Country of Origin Germany
Vehicle 1996-1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
Chassis Code Typ 1J
Spring Type Progressive
Ride-Height Adjustable No
Lowering - Front 1.4 inches
Lowering - Rear 1.3 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 Golf/GTI (Typ 1J)
  • 1997 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (Typ 1J)
  • 1998 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (Typ 1J)

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