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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 09:41 AM
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hey everyone. i know this will sound stupid but, i was just wondering if it was possible to buy some cheap coilover sleeves off ebay and put them on my eibach prokits, just the front springs.

you may ask why? well the front gap of my 91 accord is much bigger than the rear. i want to lower the front a little to even it out.

you may ask why dont i just buy some new springs? well im too poor to buy some new springs and its hard to find someone selling some used ones like h&r/neuspeed sports.

i was thinking of just replacing the front springs, well its hard to find someone just selling front springs.

well if anyone does know if this is possible let me know. thanks!!!
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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you could cut and reweld the perches, but thats sketchy at best. Get some koni adjustables and drop the front perch. The sleeves will not be intended for the prokit, nor is the prokit intended to be used w/ sleeves. jm2c and if you do it yourself, be careful, a loaded spring can seriously injure or kill you. good luck.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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fyi the car sits unevenly for a reason.....though the wheel gaps may be different, the car is parallel w/ the ground....i wouldnt do it....too dangerous
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 11:06 AM
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My accord sat like that too. It is supposed to though. Other people have commented on the same thing, but thats the way it is. I wouldn't put prokit springs on sleeves. If you want adjustabillity, buy some quality coilovers like Ground Control or something.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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front wheel well gaps will appear bigger, so you can turn without rubbing etc
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 03:34 PM
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it doesnt look too bad does it???

dont mind the dents, its an 13 year old car!!!!
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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Looks kinda high to me bro...Almost stock... A more agressive drop would be good. Its looks high because of the bigger wheels you have on it.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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here's a better pic since imagestation sucks:




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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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a little high for me to but then again my sig gives that away
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