fitting 96-00 shocks onto 92-95 LCAs

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Jul 12, 2005 | 05:18 PM

zephyrantes

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fitting 96-00 shocks onto 92-95 LCAs

I've heard that some modifications need to be done to make the rear LCAs of a 92-95 civic fit shocks from a 96-00 civic. However, I haven't found any information on how to do so. Could someone please educate me on this modification? I've got a 95 del sol Si with 200,000kms (bought it a couple of months ago), and I wouldn't mind upgrading as there are a few guys with 96-00 civics who are selling their shocks. thanks!

Jul 12, 2005 | 05:43 PM

BlueIntegraBoy

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Re: fitting 96-00 shocks onto 92-95 LCAs (zephyrantes)

The fork-like bracket on the bottom of the 96-00 Civic strut is skinnier than the 92-95 Civic.

Jul 12, 2005 | 06:30 PM

zephyrantes

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Re: fitting 96-00 shocks onto 92-95 LCAs (BlueIntegraBoy)

so, I will have to shave the rear lca then... should I just use a die grinder and go at it? Is the fork a lot skinnier?

Jul 12, 2005 | 06:33 PM

rukawa1one

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Re: fitting 96-00 shocks onto 92-95 LCAs (zephyrantes)

i heard its possible. U could grind down the metal part on the bushing on the LCA

Jul 12, 2005 | 06:34 PM

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Re: fitting 96-00 shocks onto 92-95 LCAs (zephyrantes)

grind the middle bushing on the rear lca down...about 1/4 inch on each side

Jul 12, 2005 | 07:20 PM

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Re: fitting 96-00 shocks onto 92-95 LCAs (chad)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">grind the middle bushing on the rear lca down...about 1/4 inch on each side</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have done this personally and it works great...