Did they discontinue these for the CRX? I am finally getting around to rebuilding the suspension on my 90 CRX HF and I can not seem to find these in the USA? It is not listed on Eibach’s website as well. I was planning on using these along with Koni Yellows. Anybody have an idea where to pick some up or do we need to go with an alternative. I am looking for about a 1 inch drop, this is a daily driver so I am looking for something that does not loosen the fillings in my mouth.

Michael

 

Maybe start searching for used ones.

Speaking from experience though, if you are already looking at Koni Yellows go for the Ground Control sleeves and tophats as well. You can pick your preferred spring rates and dial in the height exactly where you want it.

I started messing with my suspension originally only wanting ~1 inch drop, and a good ride quality. Began with Tein S. Techs, Koni Oranges, which were too low and rode rough (I suspect the shocks were bad), and then I tried another spring and wasn't happy. H&R springs has a similar result. I tried some cheap coilovers and they were junk. Ultimately ended up with the Koni/GC combo and haven't looked back, it would have saved a ton of time and $$ if I went with those originally.

 

It looks as if your goal originally was the same as mine and the ground control/koni combo is a preferred solution.

I never thought I would see the day when Honda EF parts get discontinued. To be honest I have only see one other one where I live (Boise ID) this year so I can not blame them. Ground Control Springs were my first choice but I was unable to find them. I just checked however on eBay and found a set new and from a long time seller with over 15K feedback, obviously a business.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/331963278846

Now for Koni Yellows before they are gone !!!

 

Ground control's website looks to have them shown as available. I bought mine through a 3rd party vendor but that was a few years ago now. It may help to know that you can easily use EG Civic coilovers as well if you swap the front forks.

You'll want to check w/ that ebay vendor to confirm the spring rates for what they sell. Also, if you go GC you will want the extended hats for the fronts. Even at just an inch or so of drop I was hitting my front bump stops.

 

eibach may have sunsetted the part number from their catalog, but theres still a lot of links showing inventory and drop ship availability for pro kits for the civic/crx. its a 30 year old car....

i bet if you called or just tried to order, itll arrive.

and prokits are great for the crx. only street spring i'd use other than stock if i wanted to maintain a good ride.

 

The email seller mentioned they are 350lb front and 250lb rear.

I received an email from Eibach this morning:

Hello,
It looks like this kit has been discontinued for quite some time. Unfortunately, we do not offer anything for this vehicle at the moment
- Team Eibach

 

yeah like i said, not surprised. but im saying there is probably inventory laying around from other distributors.

 

Yeah, you are right Tyson. I am thinking there is old stock out there.

I purchased the GC Springs and extended top hats.

Next I definitely need shocks, most likely Koni Yellows. Summit has some good prices but their website is confusing. At Koni's website they list two models:

Rear - 8041 1153Sport
Front - 8041 1166SP4

At Summit is lists the 1153Sport as fitting my HF (front and back) and the 1166SP4 not fitting a CRX at all but it will fit a 1990 Honda Civic. I am assuming Summit's website is not quite right and I need two of each model of shock as Koni's website specifies.

Michael

 

did you get the koni specific GC kit?

 

Yes, it is Koni specific but thanks for mentioning,

 

youll be fine with those shocks then. no reason the rear HF and Civic dont match. HF does have a different LCA, its much thinner, but the bushing width and fitment would be the same as any 89-91 civic/crx. its only the 88's that would be completely different rear shocks.

fronts are all going to work the same for EF's.

 

Thanks, appreciated.