I'm about to lower my 95 civic and I was wondering how hard is it to do? I got my struts and lowering springs in today. I was going to get a buddy to do them at his house but i'm interested in doing this myself, i've never done this before! How hard would this be for a first timer and what do I have to do? I appreciate the help!!!

 

It is pretty easy and you will make things alot easier if you look into a camber kit. Depending on how low you want to go. You are going to need a spring compressor, two jack stands, a floor jack, a manual, a tool set, and a good portaion of a day. I'm pretty sure there is a write up in the HT archives on how to do it on a 96-00 Civic which will come close. I did mine last summer and with one write up and about 4 hours, including smoke breaks, confusion breaks, and beer breaks I did all four with the help of a friend. Oh yeah, and an impact wrench will make your day so either rent one or know someone who has one, just in case.

 

Search the FAQ stickied at the top.

 

There too...to save you reading and me boredom https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/%5Bfaq%5D-shock-removal-install-eg-1427142/ pictures are hella small and suck but it is better than nothing.

 

spring compressors, a decent socket set, a jack, jackstands if you got em, plenty of light, and your done.

 

Also need a nice ball hammer to beat those lower ball joints loose. It's not too bad.

 

Thanks for the replys. As for the camber kit, I think my lowering springs are 1.5" do I need it?

 

Just get alignment right away.

 

I will and I need it anyhow after doing my tie rods.