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Old 10-16-2002, 05:38 PM
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Old 10-16-2002, 05:40 PM
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thats the dust cover and its not going to fit with coilovers
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Its not? So wouldnt that mess up your shocks then?


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no you dont need that piece any more.

its just a dust cover
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Default Re: do i need to reinstall this piece when i install my coilovers? (95si)

I cut the bottom part and put like 2 inch of top part back on.
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Its not? So wouldnt that mess up your shocks then?


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I mean its a possibility, but i even called skunk 2 when i got my coilovers 2 years ago and they said dont worry about it, my cars a a 2' maybe a 2.25 in drop and i havent had any problems only blew 1 shock out because i was going over a bay bridge in maryland at like 80mph and slammed hardcore at the end.
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Default Re: do i need to reinstall this piece when i install my coilovers? (Civ-JDM)

Thanks for the info. I'm gettin my coilovers this weekend and need to install it myself so I guess I wont be needing the dust cover. Thanks!
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You should actually keep part of the dust cover. Depends on the kit, but I'd suggest you use a dremel and cut about 1 and 1/2 inches down from the top so there is just a little bit, like a hat. This way if the suspension ever expands all the way, which is unlikely, the spring will find it's way back in place instead of getting crooked. That's just my suggestion, but certainly keep a portion of the bump stop.

If you look at the picture you took I'd cut a bit above where the scratches can be seen. A hack saw could work to.

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Default Re: do i need to reinstall this piece when i install my coilovers? (95si)

it's been a little more two years now without those parts(in Canada)...
i drive my ride in the winter, too... no prob. so far...
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