Is there a write-up on installing EG/EK suspension into an EF?

 

http://www.ef-honda.com/ben/EFhybridsus.php

 

Right, but that link doesn't cover the procedure of installing the shocks. I am in the process of installing the front shocks, and am having difficulties. I wanted to know if someone else has done this, and could offer some suggestions.

I guess my main question is if the shock needs to be compressed, or if it should just bolt right up?

 

ive used eg shocks on my ef, rears bolt right up. But the fronts you need eg forks. Installing the fronts is a pain because the eg shocks are much longer. When I did this i had a friend stand on the rotor while i compressed the shock by hand. Would not recommend putting eg shocks on the front because it forces the front control arm down because of the length of the shocks.

 

I have the forks. I also had a friend stand on the rotor, but the holes don't seem to line up. The spring hits the wheel well before the holes will line up. It is like I need to pound the wheel well towards the center to the car for it to line up.

Another question: I read somewhere that using the EG shocks/springs on an EF will increase the ride height about 2-3". So say I get EG/EK coil-overs, or lowering springs and put them on the EG/EK dampers. Theoretically the ride height should be increased about 2"(from longer shock/spring) minus 2" that the lowering springs would reduce ride height, which would basically keep it around stock ride height. Does my logic seem correct?

 

Your logic is right... if you get lowering springs you should be able to install the shock/spring combo, but you will need to still manually compress the extra slack in the shock to clear the wheel well.