H&R Springs & Suspension

The best lowering springs for a daily-driven WRX, Honda Civic Type R, or Honda Accord are H&R Sport springs. They drop the car just enough to close the factory wheel gap and cut body roll, while staying close enough to stock height that speed bumps and driveways stay manageable. H&R has engineered vehicle-specific spring rates for decades, and its Sport line is one of the most trusted names in street suspension.

Lowering springs replace your factory coil springs with shorter, firmer units. The two numbers that matter are drop height and spring rate: the drop sets your new stance, while the rate determines how the car handles bumps and transfers weight. H&R designs each kit for a specific chassis, so a 22-26 WRX Sport lowering spring kit behaves differently than springs built for an Accord or a Scion tC. H&R even offers kits for adaptive-damping cars, like its FL5 Civic Type R Sport spring.

H&R leads our spring lineup, and if you want to go further with adjustable ride height, compare it against coilover brands like BC Racing and Tein, or air suspension from Air Lift Performance. Browse the 15-21 WRX Sport spring to see how one application is specced, then the Suspension Height Adjustment collection for the full lowering lineup. Our guide on how aftermarket parts improve handling explains what springs can and cannot change.

Will H&R lowering springs fit my car?

Each kit is built for specific years, makes, and models, so check your year and model before ordering — including adaptive-damping compatibility on cars like the FL5 Civic Type R.

Do I need new shocks or struts with lowering springs?

Many enthusiasts install H&R Sport springs on healthy factory dampers, but if your stock shocks have high mileage, plan for performance replacements at the same time. Worn dampers cannot control stiffer, shorter springs properly.

Do lowering springs require a tune?

No. Lowering springs are a mechanical change with no effect on engine management, so no ECU tune is required. You will need a professional wheel alignment after the install.

How hard is the install?

Moderate for an experienced DIYer. You need a quality spring compressor and basic hand tools, since factory springs are under serious preload. An alignment is mandatory afterward, and many owners add adjustable camber arms to dial in the new ride height.