Alright.

So to start off, I've got a 99' Honda Civic EX, with 17" rims and already i'm lower than stock due to the rims.

Sometimes, I'll be driving with friends, myself being 160lbs, another being 250lbs, and then differing in the back from a 300lb guy with 2 other 150ishlb ppl, or just 3 160lb ish ppl in the back.

And with them, i'm near rubbing, and also with 200-300 15" alpine subs in the trunk.

Recently, i've noticed a bumpier road and a rumble in the back, seemingly coming from the left side.

Could this be due to a worn out shock?

And if so, what would be the best shocks/springs in my situation? I like the lowered look, yet I don't want to have rubbing problems when I have some people in my car.

 

So.. it seems the extreme bumpy ride came from my tire which came from worn out springs and weak struts...

I was driving to work... and the tire blew out on me.