The H&R 29803-2 is a set of sport lowering springs sized for the 1996–1999 Geo Metro non-convertible. It lowers the stance and reduces the visible gap between tire and fender, and it changes ride height without replacing the dampers. Forum posters put the front drop at roughly 1.4 inches, which lowers the center of gravity and limits body roll in corners compared with the factory height. For a driver who wants a sportier look and handling without a full coilover build, that drop is the main reason to choose this set over stock springs.
Fitment is where buyers should slow down. Listings disagree on whether this application covers only 1996–1997 Metros or the full 1996–1999 run, and some also list a Suzuki Swift, so confirm the exact application with the manufacturer before ordering. On the install side, owners on user forums describe removing the strut with the hub still attached, swapping only the springs, and reinstalling, which left alignment unchanged. Replacing the struts as well is a different job: one owner who changed struts on a similar car had to realign afterward, so budget for an alignment if you touch the dampers.
Not necessarily. Owners on user forums describe a spring-only swap with the existing struts reinstalled. Several owners also pair these springs with KYB struts, and if you replace the struts, plan on an alignment afterward.
Owners on user forums report a complication with the rear bumpstops after installing this set. Check bump stop clearance before driving the car.
Forum owners cite a front drop of about 1.4 inches. Rear drop figures could not be confirmed from the manufacturer, so verify the rear and overall drop with the manufacturer before ordering.
This is a moderate DIY job for someone comfortable with strut-based suspension. The usual approach is to remove the strut assembly with the hub attached, swap the coil spring using a spring compressor, and reinstall the assembly. Owners on user forums note that the top strut mount goes back at the same slight angle it came out at, and that the strut-to-spindle bolts are a tight slip fit, so check fit before torquing. Inspect the rear bump stops for clearance, since owners have reported issues there. Get a four-wheel alignment after the install, and redo it if you change the struts.
