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93 Civic Hb with Koni/GC issue running 235/50/15

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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 09:27 AM
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My setup is what the title states and I'm having issues with not being able to lift the car up high enough. My problem is the driver side has 5-6 threads left to lift the car up with still and the passenger side is maxed out. My questions are, is the sleeve directional could I have it upside down? The threaded sleeves in the rear are longer, should they be up front? Its so close! I'm looking for someone that has recently done the install or have a set they can take some pics of.


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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 12:33 PM
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Collars only go one way

Buy longer springs, perhaps.
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 02:19 AM
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^^^ these are the older model coilovers. If I'm not mistaken, the newer ones have a solid (non-threaded) section on the lower portion for the rear sleeves. You sure the shocks are still good and aren't leaking??


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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 06:46 AM
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what ring on the shock are the c lips on?

I believe the fronts have 2 spots, stock height and -1in

The rears have 3 spots +1in , stock, -1in

Also what length springs do you have ? if you don't know post the #'s on the springs
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:36 AM
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I think he's doing this for some sort of offroad build. So he's trying to get a ton of height. If he doesn't want to change spring rates, he just needs longer springs or spacers.


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You sure the shocks are still good and aren't leaking??


What would leaky shocks affect in this case?
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 12:16 PM
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Buy longer springs, perhaps.
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Old Aug 25, 2017 | 02:07 AM
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What would leaky shocks affect in this case?
unevenness of the car
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Old Aug 25, 2017 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by NVturbo
unevenness of the car
A leaking shock condition doesn't affect height. Especially twin tube shocks.

Unless you meant something else?
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