Lowering Springs

The best lowering springs are the ones matched to your exact year and model, with a drop and spring rate suited to how you drive. For a mild, daily-friendly drop, the Eibach Pro-Kit is the common starting point; for a lower stance the Eibach Sportline and H&R Race lines sit lower, and Whiteline kits are a popular Subaru-specific option for WRX and STI owners. Every kit in this collection is vehicle-specific, so check your year and model before ordering.

Lowering springs replace the factory coil springs with shorter, usually firmer springs that reduce ride height and body roll. A modest drop sharpens turn-in and reduces the factory wheel gap, while firmer rates help the car feel flatter in corners. Because they work with your existing struts, they are one of the simplest suspension upgrades to install, but drop, rate, and strut condition all affect ride quality. If you want height adjustability, compare these kits with coilovers, and pair springs with sway bars if you want to tune roll stiffness further.

H&R is the largest presence in this collection, with Sport and Race spring lines covering cars like the Mazda Miata across multiple generations. The Sport line targets a balanced street drop, while the Race line uses firmer rates and a lower stance for drivers who prioritize response. That structure makes it easy to choose by use.

Tein is a Japanese suspension specialist represented here mainly by its S.Tech springs, including fitments for the Lexus IS300 and the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ. S.Tech kits are positioned as an accessible street upgrade that lowers the car while keeping daily driving in mind. Its springs suit owners who want a recognized suspension name at a spring-only price.

Eibach offers the clearest mild-to-aggressive ladder in the collection: the Pro-Kit for a moderate drop and the Sportline for a lower, sportier stance, with both kits listed for the 2017-2019 Honda Civic Type R. Choose the Pro-Kit for daily use and the Sportline when stance matters more.

Whiteline is the Subaru-focused option here, with spring kits split by generation for the WRX and STI, including the Whiteline 15-21 STI Lowering Spring Kit. Whiteline is known for chassis and alignment components, and its kits are tuned as part of that handling ecosystem. For more suspension guidance, read our guide to suspension upgrades for the 2022 WRX.

How much do lowering springs drop the car?

It depends on the kit and the car. Pro-Kit-style kits are milder and Sportline or Race kits sit lower; the exact drop is listed per application, so check your year and model.

Do I need an alignment after installing lowering springs?

Yes. Any ride-height change alters alignment angles, so have the car aligned after installation and after the springs have settled. Skipping the alignment can cause uneven tire wear.

Can I install lowering springs on factory struts?

Most kits here are designed for factory-style struts, but worn struts will limit the result. If yours are tired, replacing them at the same time gives a more consistent ride.

Do lowering springs require a tune?

No. Springs are a chassis-only change and do not affect the engine, so no tune is required. Your main follow-up items are an alignment and a check of tire clearance at the new ride height.