Whenever I hit small bumps on the road or go up an incline at slow speed, both my front and rear springs squeek. Does this mean I need to replace them?

I was looking to anyways, but if i could wait a little longer to save my money I will.

Also, any recommendations for a good set of springs? I was looking into skunk2 ones, but heard bad reviews about them. My budget is about $300 max for a set of 4. Thanks!

Oh, sorry if this question is noob hahaah

I found some ground control coilover lowering springs and was wondering if they would work with my Dropzone struts?

 

It's not the springs that normally squeek; it's the sway bar or tie rod bushings (on the average car, anyway). If you already have new struts, you can ask the manufacturer what they recommend that you use with them. I knew that Eibach struts would be a perfect match for their springs, so that's what I went with.

 

If it happens to be the sway bar or bushings, should I replace them?

 

Sometimes if it's the sway bar bushing, you can put some Teflon grease in between the bushing and the bar, but take a look at the condition of the rubber. If it's all cracked, it needs to be replaced.

 

what year is your civic? my 01 squeaked because of the springs. there is a tsb for the 7th gens' squeaky springs....I installed tein s-tech lowering springs and it doesnt squeak anymore

 

its a 98 civic ex.

Well, I dont think the ground control springs will fit the struts I have, so I am going to se about getting Dropzone coilovers. Mixed reviews on them though. D:

 

dropzone sucks, stay away.


For the squeaking, it could be your dust boot/bump stop

 

dropzones are not fun.. I had them on my 98 a while ago and hated them.

If you feel you need new suspension and you don't have money for aftermarket yet, I have a set of struts and springs (both OEM) from my 98 Civic EX that I used to own.