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Crazy Idea: Can you use sedan struts in a coupe for more firmness?

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Old Apr 7, 2018 | 10:19 AM
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Default Crazy Idea: Can you use sedan struts in a coupe for more firmness?

Background: Much like this guy, I'm coming from an Integra and would love some better handling.

I'm going to be replacing front struts anyway, and for my Integra, I got some KYB AGX Adjustable shocks which were amazing.

I see they don't offer AGX for this Civic gen. But out of curiosity, what's the difference between the coupe and sedan front shocks? Do you think they might be identical but the sedan ones are stiffer?

Failing that, am I overlooking some good front struts I can buy other than the regular GR-2s (which are nice struts to be sure).

Also, is there a good source we use for polyurethane bushings? I'm already planning on doing sway bar bushings, but how about the spring seats, would some poly there help give more responsive front end feel?

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Old Apr 7, 2018 | 05:21 PM
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Default Re: Crazy Idea: Can you use sedan struts in a coupe for more firmness?

It's not the struts themselves, but rather the springs that differ from the coupe to the sedan. Get sedan springs and put them on the front struts.
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 04:20 AM
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Default Re: Crazy Idea: Can you use sedan struts in a coupe for more firmness?

wont be much a difference. get aftermarket springs if you want stiffer.
ebay is where I buy bushings. got new front lower control army bushes for $28shpd
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 12:33 PM
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Default Re: Crazy Idea: Can you use sedan struts in a coupe for more firmness?

Thanks for the replies!
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