I have 212k miles on my car and the shocks, from what i can tell, are the originals (bought the car at 150k and I havent replaced them yet.) At the very least, if they have been replaced they might be on the way out now. (ride starting to feel bad, I.E. feel bumps in the road more, squeaking seems to be emminating from rear wheel wells, and a little bounce on the rebound) After lurking the suspension posts for a good 4 months now, I have pretty much decided on the Eibach Pro-kit/AGX setup. I realize this isnt the best of the best but I am just a daily driver that also like to have fun on my hilly back-woods roads and want something better than stock. I have a couple questions though. Is this combo all I would need? As in what comes with those two items is all the parts I will need to have it installed and ready to go? This is one of the options I had for purchasing if you dont mind checking out the link and judging the price. If any of you can beat it and I'll consider buying them off ya. http://www.coximport.com/Merch...KE027

Thanks ahead of time to all that reply

 

All that you need are the new shocks and springs. I re-used the factory bump-stops, boots, and upper pillow mounts for all 4 corners. I just rented a set of spring compressors and swapped all four corners out in my driveway. The difference is I purchased my H&R's off of eBay, then my Tokicos from a local shop. Did the work myself......

As for the price, it's not too bad. I paid about 500 for new Tokico HPs and my H&R's.....

 

If you're going to replace the struts, replace the bump stops as well. You're going to be handling them anyway when you reassemble the struts (they slide over the shaft). No reason to find them hammered, old and brittle and have to hang up your ride for a few days just for them.
Don't cheep out now. do the job right.

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Where could I find the bump stops and approx how much are they?

 

Fronts (#13) $ 5.94 each (need two (2)
http://www.hondaautomotivepart...ORBER

Rears (#12) $13.49 each (need two (2)
http://www.hondaautomotivepart...ORBER

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Thanks P,
On a side note my catalytic conveter heat shield (what I call it at least) has one of the bolt flanges rusted off so it rattles like crazy at low RPM's I have searched every autoparts store I can find on Google or in the phone book and can't find a replacement. Does anyone know where to find that part or could I just take it off the car and not have a negative effect on the car in the long run? Does it really do anything besides protect the CC from being pelted by gravel and small furry woodland creatures that cross my path late at night?

 

I've successfully repaired (GOD knows how many) of these and it's really quite simple.
Either link together enough screw type hose clamps, surround the catalytic converter with (at least) two, and tighten them within an inch of their lives.
If you're the "Really got to do this right" type, get yourself to a local Heavy Duty Truck Parts store and pick up a few of the clamps (same style) used to attach the 10" rubber pipe to the exterior Air Cleaner Canister.
You'll drop the number you need considerably

Actually it's not the furry woodland critters I'd be worried about. It would be signing your signature with a flaming trail as you drive thru a field of tall dry grass.

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Just a suggestion, if you are going to spend 600+ on struts and springs, I would go with a coilover kit. This one is only 650 and the spring rate is matched to the shocks. It's also slightly less work to install. Just my 2 pennies http://www.kteller.com/store/p.../1069