Hey wassup guys, looks like i will be able to install the coilovers tomorrow. First I just want to double check on what parts I will need from the stock suspension.

Here is my setup:


And here is a diagram of the parts, please let me know what i need. Think it is just 6,7, and 9

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...SHOCK+ABSORBER

 

pshh... exploded view diagrams. Anyway, you'll need to keep 5, 7, 14, and 15. I'm assuming from your pic the coilovers didn't come with shorter bump stops, so you'll need to cut yours in half and keep the (I believe) top half, then (if you want to keep the dust shields; you really don't need them) cut your dust shields down to 2" or so... then you'll need washers 8 and 13.

*disclaimer: I'm not 100% sure that's exactly what you'll need... it's been almost 2 years since I installed coilovers in a civic.

 

ok thanks reaper, anyone else got anything to add?

 

woot thumbs up for getting your car lowered. not sure what to keep since your installing coilovers, i installed lowering springs

 

yeah, im waking up at 6am to pull the struts out, then take them to a shop to get taken apart since im retarded and cant use a spring compressor, then i go from there to work, then after work go pick up the dissembled struts, from there install the coilovers. Just wanted to make sure i use the correct parts.

 

the spring compressors not hard to use, its hard to find one to rent. my friend had to rent one in davis when we lowered my car

 

kregan ftw. Maybe i did use it correct last time, but the bolt was just on there really tight.

bump for more thoughts....