H&R Race springs w/ Bilstein HD's= Problem?

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92Jetta2L

Discussion Starter · Feb 11, 2002

I've got a '92 Jetta with the Shine Real Street Suspension setup. I want to go lower. I've asked around, and many tell me if I switch to lowering springs with my HD's, I won't have any problems. Is this true? No worries of bottoming out or anything? I just want to make sure I don't damage my Bilsteins.
I've got a line on a set of new H&R Race springs for cheap, but I don't want to spend more $$$ on new shocks and struts.
Thanks
John
'92 Jetta 2L 8V
140HP 151 Ft Lbs TQ

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Hot Lunch

· #2 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: H&R Race springs w/ Bilstein HD's= Problem? (92Jetta2L)

I got a 97 Jetta GLX w/ Bilstein HD's and Neuspeed Sofsport and my bilsteins blew after 4k miles. I changed for the sports and so far no problems.
Regards,
Brian

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SiDeeFung

· #3 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: H&R Race springs w/ Bilstein HD's= Problem? (Hot Lunch)

The HDs are not designed to be lowered more than an inch or so...you would definately need the sports.

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92Jetta2L

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: H&R Race springs w/ Bilstein HD's= Problem? (92Jetta2L)

That's what I thought. How hard are Bilsteins to get warrantied?
John

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VWGolferIII

· #5 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: H&R Race springs w/ Bilstein HD's= Problem? (92Jetta2L)

Although there not designed for it I have seen many with lowering springs on the HD's with no problems. Not extreme drop but >1.5"ish.
I have the e-mail of a guy with the H&R Race/Bilstein HD setup on his Jetta. He may be able to offer a little more insight. Also know of a guy with the HD's and Eibach Sportlines which is like a 2" drop.

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