thi3v3z

Hi, i just ordered my ground control coilovers and am planning to run them with stock shocks until i can upgrade. Only planning on lowering the car 1-1.5", just enough to get rid of fender gap. I will also buy top hats when i get some extra cash, but how long do you expect i can run this setup without blowing my shocks?? Also, on a scale of 1-5 how difficult will this project be consider i have a strong mechanical background. If any1 has a link to a DIY that would be greatly appreciated.

98civdx

what year civic?? if its a ek its real easy to get the shocks out.
but use this as a warning you have to compress the spring and if you dont know how have someone that does show and make sure you can do it.
my uncle blew a hole is his garage with a spring about 5-6 years ago.
im not sure about how long the shocks will last im interested in that to sence i just order skunk 2 coilovers lol

lponcian5799

stock shocks could last a while, i've had mines on for like 2 years and still going, not recomended but i just been lucky

TravisCadello

mine had 140xxx miles and i slammed my **** and the front ones last 8 months and blew out and my rears shox are still stiff and good. i replaced mine front shox with old stock shox. so they will last a long time if their fairly new. under 100xxx miles.

thi3v3z

Ok, i got a 2000 ex. Imma rent a spring compressor from autozone. As for the rest i should have all the tools.Anything i should consider replacing? Imma prolly get some tokicos or kyb's not sure. Sounds easy enough, i imagine i can follow my helms manual for front damper removal.

hOnda_hiEn

yea all youll really need is a spring compressor.. everything else is basic.. ive had my stock shock for about 4 years.. still running good..

R.Storvick

i have koni yellows on my car, just to say that i absoultely love them!

98civdx

sence when is it spelled shox?

but all you need is spring compresser besides normall hand tools a jack and some stands.
air tools are better. but be carefull the stock lca bolts like to break.

thi3v3z

Did you cut your bump stops, buy new ones?? also are you using top hats???

sde780

Since when is it spelled sence?

Tools you'll need:

14 MM deep socket
12MM socket
PB blaster
breaker bar
ratchet
Spring compressor
Mallet

That's just off the top of my head. Pre-soak the lca bolts with PB blaster for a week and drive around, it'll really help loosen them up. I didn't break a single bolt off my 1991 civic, it's been through many PA winters

thi3v3z

O my car is has never seen a winter, the bolts come out like brand new. I was reading a DYI, and the guy took the axle nut off and loosened the whole spindle, and i just thought that was unnecessary.

sde780

Nooo completely unnecessary. There's a lot of tutorials, just follow them, it's not hard at all. Post here if you run into any trouble

thi3v3z

Thx for every1s help, ill post pics when im done.

98civdx

you may or may not have to cut your bump stops.
i have never seen a kit that you didnt have to, but i have also never installed coilovers
mine wont be untill tomorow

sde780

Cut your bump stops