ya i bought mine from procivic, just to be sure they where authentic.. somethings are just better to spend the higher price get them fast and now they are real!

usualy the cheaper places dont have them instock. not always but usualy.

the washer trick is really easy! just a few washers behind the upper control arm in the rear and it should be pretty close..
hell i found it easier to just remove that upper control arm and stretch down the spindle to remove the whole strut assembly..... BUT probably isnt good for the bushings but if your boltts are seized its alot easier than torching the bolts




this is my alignment sheet after, tho i did have a rear passenger TOE adjuster seized, so i had to repair that. i replaced the toe adjuster later and just guessed its alignment.



and heres my alignment sheet after removing washers and puting stock struts/springs back on



i know my black civic has been in 2 wrecks so im sure thats why my one side has more camber than the other....
i used 3 typical washers behind the upper arms.


and a picture of it droped....

 

that is a perfect drop, so i should get a alignment after the springs? problay a good idea. also, i ddient know if you mentiond this but can i use the washer trick in the front too or just the rear?