I plan to get lowering springs on my HB very soon and I need to know if there is anything else I need to do like new shocks,struts ect. I am kinda new to all this so bear with me.
Any other info will be super helpful also

 

get new struts or else you'll blow your stock ones
it would be better to spend more money now than to hassle over it later

 

Exactly---upgrade to the shock of your choice fo sho'. If you have a little cash laying around, I would suggest Blues for the front, Illumina's set to 3 for the rear. Thats my preference anyways. I would also suggest you replace your balljoints/ rod ends/bushings in the process cause they are going to go quickly if they are the originals when you lower the car. But at least for now get the shocks.

 

koni yellows with skunk 2's

if you dont want to spend big bucks on the shocks i heard that kyb agx's and bilsteins are good also. i know the koni's are good from experience

 

If your drop is not going to be that severe, at least get anything aftermarket. But what I suggested in my previous post is a real tight setup.

 

A big factor is how low you plan on lowering the car. Different ride heights will require different things.

 

well i planned on lowering the car 1.7 in. in front and 1.6 in back..the eibach touring kit.
Can someone give me a website on where to find some good struts?

 

That drop is not too severe, so any aftermarket shock should be good enough.
You can try http://www.shox.com
They have good prices.
You can also get a camber kit to help with the increased negative camber you're going to get. It's not necessary, but it will make your tires last longer.

 

yo i got my tokico blues and eibach pro-kit in the mail, so when I install them (1.2 drop up front, 1.0 in the back) will I need a camber kit?

 

Nope. You will more than likely need an alignment though. The biggest problem with tire wear is not camber as much as it is toe in or out. That will wear the tires down far quicker.

I have neuspeed sports without a camber kit and it's fine.

Alex

 

the hb is not the wagon right? cuz i think there is an actuall 4door wagon right?
sorry about the stupid Q but i saw that some of the shocks were x-cluding wagon. thanks 4 puttin up w/ me.

Also I was looking at the Blistein AGX ajustable shocks , do i want the ones that have 4 positions or 8 positions?

 

stupid.. I MEANT KYB SHOCKS

 

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sorry about the stupid Q but i saw that some of the shocks were x-cluding wagon. thanks 4 puttin up w/ me.

Also I was looking at the Blistein AGX ajustable shocks , do i want the ones that have 4 positions or 8 positions?</TD></TR></TABLE>

You are correct. The HB is the HB, the wagon is the wagon. Two different beasts entirely.

For the KYB's, I believe the ones for the CRX and hatch only have 4 positions in front and rear. However, the AGX's for the 96-00 Civics have 8 in front and 4 in rear. You want whichever ones will fit your car properly.

Alex

 

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This is the setup that I have. They will settel in a little lower.. You will need a camber kit if you do not to unevenly wear your tires. Personally I do not have one! That is a nice setup BTW you will not regret it!