What is the benefit of a progressive spring rate?

A progressive spring rate means the spring's stiffness changes as it compresses. This design allows for a comfortable ride during normal driving conditions but stiffens up during hard cornering or heavy loads, reducing body roll and improving handling.

Will these springs affect my Mustang's ride comfort?

H&R Sport Springs are designed with a progressive spring rate that aims to provide superb ride quality and comfort, even while lowering the vehicle. They are engineered to be a significant upgrade over stock without making the ride harsh.

What is the advantage of shot peening the spring steel?

Shot peening is a process where small metal beads are fired at the spring steel. This creates a compressive stress layer on the surface, which increases the material's fatigue strength and resilience, making the springs more durable and less prone to failure.

Specifications

Brand: H&R
Part #: 51652
UPC: 51652

H&R 96-04 Ford Mustang V6/V8 (excl 99-04 Cobra) Sport Spring

Name: H&R 96-04 Ford Mustang V6/V8 (excl 99-04 Cobra) Sport Spring
Brand: H&R
SKU: h-r-h-r-96-04-ford-mustang-v6-v8-excl-99-04-cobra-sport-spring-t14-247619
Price: 379.47 USD
Availability: BackOrder

$379.47

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Fits 1996-2004 Ford Mustang V6/V8 (excl 99-04 Cobra). H&R Sport Springs lower your car for improved handling and a cleaner look.

Key Features

Fits 1996-2004 Ford Mustang V6/V8 (excluding 1999-2004 Cobra models).
Constructed from 54SiCr6 spring steel with a shot-peened finish for strength and resilience.
Features a progressive spring rate design that lowers the vehicle's ride height while maintaining superb ride quality.
Lowers the vehicle's center of gravity, reducing body roll for improved handling.
Designed to reduce wind resistance, contributing to a more streamlined profile and potentially better gas mileage.
These are H&R's top-selling Sport Springs.

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Will it fit your car?

Fits these vehicles

Ford Mustang 1996-2004

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Product Details

Made from 54SiCr6 spring steel, these H&R Sport Springs are shot peened for strength and resilience, offering a lightweight yet strong upgrade for your 1996-2004 Ford Mustang. This material choice is key to their performance, providing a solid foundation for a more dynamic driving experience. By lowering your Mustang's center of gravity, these springs significantly reduce body roll during cornering, making your car feel more planted and responsive on the road.

The progressive spring rate design is a notable feature, balancing a lower ride height with superb comfort and ride quality, so you don't have to sacrifice everyday drivability for improved handling. This design helps to reduce wind resistance, potentially leading to a more streamlined profile and improved gas mileage. As H&R's number one selling product, these springs are a popular choice for Mustang owners looking to enhance both the look and the performance of their vehicle.

These springs are 100% made in Germany and are a straightforward way to improve your vehicle's suspension. If you're looking to make one impactful upgrade to your Mustang's suspension, installing these Sport Springs is a solid option.