{"product_id":"h-r-sport-lowering-springs-volkswagen-golf-gti-fwd-typ-1j-1996-1998-54748","title":"H\u0026R Sport Lowering Springs - Volkswagen Golf\/GTI 8V FWD Typ 1H (1996-1998)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e54748 - H\u0026amp;R - Sport Lowering Springs - Volkswagen Golf\/GTI 8V FWD Typ 1H (1996-1998)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eH\u0026amp;R Sport Springs give the Volkswagen Golf\/GTI 8V FWD Typ 1H a lower stance and reduce the gap between the tires and fenders. Bringing the center of gravity closer to the road helps control body roll and improve handling, while balancing responsive performance with everyday ride comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Germany at H\u0026amp;R's ISO 9001-certified facility, these springs use 54SiCr6 steel rated at 290,000 psi. Shot-peening and block-setting help deliver strength, resilience, and consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this application, the specified lowering is 1.4 inches at the front and 1.3 inches at the rear. Review the specifications, fitment chart, and application notes before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54748\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSport Springs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTyp 1H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLowering - Front\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLowering - Rear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf\/GTI 8V FWD Typ 1H (1996-1998)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual lowering depends on engine size, battery configuration, and vehicle options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere 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. 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