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Old May 29, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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just got a 1995 Honda civic and the idiot before me slammed the car the is only like two inches of ground clearance got a great deal so not a big deal what would be the cheapest way to raise it it looks all stock s i don't know where to start any help would be appreciated thanks
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Old May 29, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Need more info!
What type of suspension is on the car? Aftermarket? Stock with cut springs?
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Old May 29, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Buy stock suspension
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Old May 30, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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Find a used stock suspension on CL, Marketplace, or Ebay.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 02:12 AM
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If the PO just cut the springs, all you need is a set of OEM springs and some spring compressors. I spent 6 months trying to sell my old OEM suspension before I finally just gave it to a friend - I'm sure you can find a used OEM replacement from someone who upgraded for next to nothing either on craigslist, the HT marketplace, or regional car forums.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 02:40 AM
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++ on the last four posts.

If you're just trying to bring it back to original height, get the OEM suspension pieces.

If your trim is anything other than an Si, I think these are all the same (but double check this)...
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Old May 30, 2012 | 03:02 AM
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Where are you? I have some SI springs I'll give you for free.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 04:15 AM
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You can also trade the suspension for a stock one on clist
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Old May 30, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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thanks for all the tips i think they just cut the springs cause everything looks stock, thanks for the tips , and i am located in so cal
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Old May 30, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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if you're close to murrieta or oceanside I can give you a set for 5 bucks.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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like the other peeps said.. craigslist

or hit up your local pick n pull.

either way stock suspension isnt too hard to come by for cheap, being that most tuners wanna UPgrade their setup, not DOWNgrade
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Old May 30, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by baconblunts
like the other peeps said.. craigslist

or hit up your local pick n pull.

either way stock suspension isnt too hard to come by for cheap, being that most tuners wanna UPgrade their setup, not DOWNgrade
Replacing cut springs with stock springs would definitely be an upgrade for the OP.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by eric587
thanks for all the tips i think they just cut the springs cause everything looks stock, thanks for the tips , and i am located in so cal
I have some springs ill give you but im in zip code 92344
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Old May 31, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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thanks for the offers but those are kinda to far im in zip code 90606
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Old May 31, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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I have a Tokico HPK201 kit with about 10k miles on it. I'm in 91606
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by EJ8_Man
I have a Tokico HPK201 kit with about 10k miles on it. I'm in 91606
how much?
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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found some cheap stock springs i have a question though are the ones in the front different from the rear?
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Define "different".
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by grumblemarc
Define "different".
if i buy a set of 4 from a guy on craigslist how do i know which are for the front and which are for the rear?
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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Yes the fronts are different. They have to hold up most of the weight of the car. They usually have more coils than the rears.
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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the front ones are the longer ones if I remember correctly.
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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thanks for the info i would have thought the rear were the longer ones
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