Also posted in the Supsension Forum. Thought the 92-00 civic gurus might have something to add.

Application is Ground Control coilover on stock 99-00 EM1 (Si) shock, REAR. Specifically gap between rubber spacer and metal sleeve (see pics). Does this look right?



Sorry for the dumb question. Thanks in advance.



Modified by Design at 11:03 AM 3/20/2006

 

if the shoe fits.. wear it.

 

Agreed. Front sits snug as a button, but the space between the rears worries me.

 

looks like you have the sleeve or just the perchs upside down, take a picture so we can see the whole assembly

 

looks right to me, its not upside down or anything. put the coil on then the top hat and then the plate and your good.

 

make sure the sleeve is snug against the shock....if not, wrap some duct tape around the shock until everything fits tight....i think they are suppose to come with o-rings to fit

 

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Ghetto, but i have done it myself and drove on it for years with no problems. Thats if filling in that gap makes you feel better. Other than that i think you will be fine with what you have with the rubber sleeve its just there for cushioning, in my case i didn't even have the rubber sleeve, which is why i use duct tape.

 

Thank you. I'll try that approach tonight and post pics.

 

You should get o-rings or different size sleeves. If you leave it like that it'll be noisy and move around. You want the mount stationary and the spring able to move when the load is removed.

 

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i had GC back in 1999 and i had the same friggin issue. i just got some rubber sheets from the local Home Depot and wrapped it around so there was no gap.

hope this helps.

 

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hope this helps.</TD></TR></TABLE>

great solution....i will keep that in mind.

 

man that is gonna be high. turn the perch like another 10 rounds downwards

 

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hope this helps.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just spoke with the original seller and he had the same issue. I assume the rubber sheets or electrical tape will help fill the gap. Thanks.