Hi all,

I am thinking about using two sets of struts for my 98 EX.. ..one set of 4 (the factory strut/spring assembly) for wintertime and another set of 4 high-performance ones with lowering springs for the summertime.

I'd like to keep both assemblies intact, in other words as bolt-in units, complete with all necessary hardware so I can just pull out one type and install the other wihtout fiddling around with the spring compressor or swapping parts.

What will I need to make for a complete assembly? I see shock bellows, mounts, and bumpstops for sale on various sites like NOPI but is that it? Do I need a separate bearing or does that come with the mounts?

Thanks very much for any and all help!!
-Trevor

 

there is no bearing

you need the two rubber bushings and the metal sleve and the washer for the "top hat"

 

http://www.hondaautomotivepart...ORBER

 

OK tell me if this sounds like I got it right..

The parts I'd need (per shock) are (2) of part#6, (1) of part#12, (1) of part#5.. ..and the rest of the parts (#7,9) are what come with the 'top hat'?

I take it that part# 10 is what might look like a bellows on another strut and then #s 8 and 13 are the washers for it, and the bumpstop (#11) slides inside of sleeve #10.

Is that about right? sorry for the ignorance but I've never done a strut install on a Honda before

Thanks!
-Trevor

 

you need
qty. 1 - 14,5,12,7,9,10,11,13,8
qty. 2 - 6

i got kyb agx struts and they came with the top nut(14) and the rears came with the dust boot and bumpstop (10,11)

the rears also need #6 on the picture below, it stops your spring from squeaking.

fyi, get some extra lower bolts (17) too because they are know to break on hondas.

btw, i have some of those parts from my install if you need them. very cheap.

 

Hrmm..

send me an email speedracerferret@hotmail.com and we can talk about the parts.

And BTW thanks again!!
-Trevor