People,

Needing all new shocks (rear/fronts). 2001 civic EX, 2 door, 1.7L engine. 170,000 miles. Would you but the front struts WITH the coil spring or not? Also, same question on the rear, as I understand the rears also have a coil spring (never seen a car with that yet). Should Gabriels or Monroe be decent? Just want the car to stop bouncing up/down/sideways on highway going 70 mph.

Thanks.

 

if all you're looking for is new shocks and factory type ride - go ahead and get monroe quick struts. nothing wrong with them other than I personally don't like them...

 

Thanks, good to know your opinion. So I should be Ok using the original coils?

 

If they are not sagging - sure. I had a problem where one side of my civic was lower than the other - springs were tired on that side for some reason. If you don't have that - just replace the struts.

 

to just stop the bounce any familiar name brand shock is fine as the 2 you suggested. also second stifflers comment on springs. however im not sure how common the strut top hat goes bad but i would get that too.

 

If you're in there you might as well replace it. It ain't expensive.

 

Good to know. Heck, maybe I'll but the whole asembly, not take ant chance, also, so much easier to install. Thanks, people.