VW Jetta H&R Sport Lowering Springs Install - All Steps Shown

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In this video I show how I installed lowering springs on a 2018 VW Jetta 1.8t MK6. There are many different ways to tackle this job and my methods may not be the quickest or easiest out there. Do your own research and find out the best method for you and what you are comfortable doing yourself.
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[@704Brady]

Dude thank you for making this and your other videos. You are very clear and easy to understand and this video is so much higher quality and better instructions than any “how to” video on these cars I’ve seen in 6.5 years of owning a mk6 Jetta. Please please PLEASE keep making videos like this you have no idea how much they are appreciated!

[@TimVChannel]

I appreciate that! As I get more parts or basic maintenance things pop up I’ll keep the videos coming!

[@kylewright1588]

some shop told me $600-$800 this vide explained it in detailed so i think i i’ll save my money

[@TimVChannel]

I was curious and called a shop and they quoted me $900 with an alignment…. As long as all your bolts come off with relative ease it’s a pretty straightforward process.

[@kylewright1588]

if you don’t mind mind asking, do you happen to know what size the strut mount bolts are? i’m trying to get them at a local autozone or something but idk what size the thread is

[@wylinmusic]

I have the same lowering springs on my car as well. They ride super smooth. I wish they were just slightly lower, still way too much gap for my taste but none the less, looks much better than stock.. the stock ride height is like a monster truck. 225/40/18 is what I’m on and it looks decent !

[@smelllikeloud8224]

Same thinking about the red ones they got i just got rims

[@user-xl5np5dp8n]

Thanks for the informative video.

[@jaysrt21]

The rear looks so easy

[@jaydstjohn7672]

Great video bro, looking to get the H&R springs soon and install myself but I don’t have the compression clamps, are they a necessity or is there a way around it? If anyone has advise please get back to me !

[@SnowZard]

Great detailed video, thank you!

[@volk4342]

Thanks for sharing and the instructions were really clear. I was wondering if everything in this video would be similar to the mk6 Jetta 2.5?

[@dog3gold3n]

If you car has a solid beam rear suspension then you can use the exact same springs he uses

[@BigBoiChunkyy]

Can't get the axle anywhere near the splines with the ball joint in ?

[@manuellopezej1]

Update video of how the car looks and rides

[@josetoledo2699]

Did you know that you didn’t have to release the hub from the car one screw behind the strut release the strut from the hub makes your hole life easy don’t have to take off hub our axle that can stay in the car this guy did the long way how you throw off alignment on the car in the front it’s only sway bar nut three screws on top one screw holding the hub that’s it

[@ilordofaviation4406]

I've been wanting to do this to my 17 Jetta for a while, but wasn't able to decide between the lowering springs and just going for coilovers

[@TimVChannel]

I’m very happy with just springs. Coilovers are nice for adjustability but if I had to do it all over I would stick with just springs.

[@Doozy_Media]

Is the 2014 1.8t Se any different to do than the 2018?

[@coreysawyers9886]

Looks great I’m ordering a set for my car does it ride ok ?

[@TimVChannel]

Ride quality is perfect for me. Stiff but not uncomfortable for a daily driver. Height is also perfect for a daily. Honestly wish I did this the first day I bought the car.

[@Lucabezas]

Do you need an impact or can I use a ratchet

[@smelllikeloud8224]

Great vid gonna install these sooon thanks to you haha

[@TimVChannel]

Good luck on the install! You'll love the difference they make over stock springs.

[@LookingThroughOsLense]

if you can please get back to me lol. no need to change the bump stops to be shorter since your lowering and how does it feel? i drive a passat rline and im going h&r sport but im changing my mount and think im getting short bump stops from the golf ?

[@TimVChannel]

Zero issues with stock bump stops and going on a few years with them now. The sport springs aren’t really that aggressive of a drop compared to super sport ones so that’s probably why I haven’t had any issues. As far as feel goes it’s exactly what I was looking for. Stiff with drastically improved handling but not rock hard or uncomfortable for daily driving or road trips.

[@Youngsparky95]

Can you give me a list of all the tools I’ll need for this job? I just got h and r springs today and am looking to do the job myself. Would it be cheaper to buy the equipment and do it myself or go to a shop?

[@TimVChannel]

Sorry I don't have a full list of every tool you'll need but if you watch the video and make a note of everything you don't already have that would be the next best option. For spring install and alignment you are probably looking at $600-$1000 depending on your area. So doing it yourself will be way cheaper even after buying the tools.

[@Youngsparky95]

@@TimVChannelno problem . Thanks for responding. I was quoted 1000$ for install + alignment from one shop which is crazy expensive for a 5 hr job.

[@concretewu]

Would this fit mk6 2.0 Jetta?

[@dog3gold3n]

Non turbo?

[@aidanletterese3099]

is this similar to a 2020 jetta?

[@oaktownr8der24]

Any issues using the original stabilizer link or is an adjustable one needed or shorter one?

[@TimVChannel]

Zero issues so far!

[@drewdrew354]

hey man i just got the exact same springs and was wondering what ur wheel specs are + tire ?

[@TimVChannel]

18x8 and 225/40/18’s pilot sport 4’s

[@kjmiles2961]

Have you noticed any tire rubbing?

[@TimVChannel]

Zero rubbing

[@amievap78]

You should not install lowering springs with oem shocks. They will wear your shocks prematurely. Save a few more bucs and install proper coilovers.

[@TimVChannel]

Already got over 70k on this car… protecting the oem shocks wasn’t really a concern when choosing lowering springs. Whenever they wear out I’ll be going to coilovers for the multiple adjustments they offer.

[@alvinnazario3987]

They aren’t low enough to replace the shocks

[@Youngsparky95]

You don’t need to replace shocks with h and r sport springs dummy. It only offers an average 1.5 inch drop.Only when springs offer a 2 inch drop or higher should that be a concern

[@amievap78]

@@Youngsparky95 sure thing.

[@lovelylonerboy7156]

@@Youngsparky95is this really tru? I only want my car to go like 1-1.5 inches lower and I never want to change it but I also want to keep the comfortility. Should I get these or invest in coilovers. People keep telling me coilovers.