Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

what shocks do i use?

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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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i have an EK with a rear disc conversion from a gsr. would i need gsr shocks for the back or would i be able to use civic shocks. i bought the car with the conversion so i don't know what shocks are on there and it needs to be replaced?
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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96-00 Civic
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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EK and DC have different LCA's. So i'd assume DC shocks/struts since you have a rear brake conversion from a DC.
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by life sux die &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">EK and DC have different LCA's. So i'd assume DC shocks/struts since you have a rear brake conversion from a DC.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You can't use DC LCAs on an EK. Rear disks are independent on the LCAs. Which means, you can take rear disks from a 90-01 Integra, 92-95 Civic EX ABS/Si, or Del Sol Si/VTEC, you are still have to use the EK LCA.
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:56 PM
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so i use shocks for an ek then right?
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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yes
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Old Jul 23, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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thanks
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