H&R 28874-1 Sport Lowering Springs for 2012-2020 Mercedes SL550 R231 4.7L V8

Vehicle Fitment

• 2012-2020 Mercedes-Benz SL550 (R231, 4.7L V8, RWD)

Fitment Notes

• For R231 SL550 models without ABC (Active Body Control).
• Not compatible with vehicles equipped with ABC; H&R lists a separate application for ABC-equipped vehicles.
• Designed for vehicles using conventional coil springs with factory-style struts/shock absorbers.
• Front lowering: approximately 1.25 inches (32 mm).
• Rear lowering: approximately 1.2 inches (30 mm).
• Applies to the R231 SL550 platform; no separate trim-specific lowering height is listed by H&R.

Features

• H&R Sport Lowering Spring kit engineered for the Mercedes-Benz R231 SL550.
• Designed specifically for vehicles without Active Body Control.
• Approximately 1.25-inch front lowering.
• Approximately 1.2-inch rear lowering.
• Lowers the vehicle's center of gravity for improved chassis response.
• Helps reduce body roll during cornering.
• Improves handling response and overall cornering stability.
• Reduces factory wheel-gap for a more performance-oriented stance.
• Designed for use with the factory-style suspension struts and shock absorbers.
• Manufactured as steel coil springs for suspension applications.
• Complete front-and-rear spring configuration for the R231 SL550.

Specifications

• Brand: H&R Special Springs
• Part Number: 28874-1
• Product Type: Sport Lowering Springs
• Vehicle Platform: Mercedes-Benz R231
• Application: SL550
• Engine: 4.7L V8
• Drivetrain: RWD
• Suspension Type: Conventional coil spring suspension
• ABC/Active Body Control: Not compatible
• Front Lowering: Approximately 1.25 inches (32 mm)
• Rear Lowering: Approximately 1.2 inches (30 mm)
• Position: Front and rear
• Spring Material: Steel

Included Components

• 2x Front H&R Lowering Springs
• 2x Rear H&R Lowering Springs

Product Description

H&R 28874-1 Sport Lowering Springs are engineered for the 2012-2020 Mercedes-Benz SL550 R231 with the 4.7L V8 and conventional coil spring suspension. The set lowers the vehicle approximately 1.25 inches at the front and 1.2 inches at the rear, reducing the center of gravity and helping improve cornering stability, chassis response, and overall handling characteristics.

This complete front-and-rear spring set is intended specifically for R231 SL550 models without Active Body Control. The springs are designed to work with the vehicle's factory-style struts and shock absorbers while providing a lower, more performance-oriented stance. Vehicles equipped with ABC require a different H&R suspension application and should not use 28874-1.