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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 09:55 AM
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Schoks worn out like crazy! Please HELP!

My shocks worn out shocks like crazy!!! Please help!!!!!

I dropped my car aprox. 1.5”. Height from center cap to fender is about 12.7” (if I’m not wrong the stock height is 14”- Front) 95 Civic DX coupe

I installed adjustable coil-overs with a spring rate of 350 with adjustable KYB shocks. I put the shocks less than one month ago and they are already worn out.

When I first drop the car and installed coil-overs, and I kept the stock shocks. They worn out in a matter of weeks. I was told that a possible reason was that the shock piston travel was too short and that’ why the stock shock got worn out so quickly. So, I decided to invest in adj. KYB shocks, but I am having the same problem now.

But, my car is not slammed, actually there is still almost 1”light between the tire and the fender.

Could anyone help me with this? I am thinking about returning the shocks for the warranty, but I don’t want to have the same problem after installing the new ones.

Thanks a lot

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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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Default Re: Schoks worn out like crazy! (mmasse)

Are you into rally? Never heard of this happening.

How sure are you about the spring rate? You may have chosen a spring rate higher than the KYB AGXs can handle.

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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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Default Re: Schoks worn out like crazy! (GTM)

are you positive they're blown? damn, how the f*ck?
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