Installing Coil overs...
 

Allright guys, im just looking for a little info from someone whos done this before. I drive a 00 Civic Dx that handles like complete ---- and almost scares me to drive over 80. Im planning on getting a set of Ground Control coil overs $244, Tokiko blue shocks $244 (set) and Skunk2 upper control arms $190(dont want any other camber kits).

I checked my local shop and they wanna charge me $1000 for parts and install, so Im doing this one myself.....Im not a complete n00b and have done some swaps in the past.

Is there anything i need to watch out for or any tips when installing these to make it easier, tools, etc

I plan on replacing all bushings I touch so im just gonna take a pickle fork and a hammer to the old parts....but reassembling...is this just gonna bolt right in?

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watch out for the bolts on the rear lower control arms that hold the strut in....they always seem to break :-\

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Yeah on those bolts, I believe im replacing them with longer ones to help out with the camber......I dont want my wheels leaning...

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wrong bolts...these are at the bottom, those are where the suspension mounts to the car at the top

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Will I need spring compressors? (Im pretty sure i will)

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youll probably need a spring compressor... BUT
check into a set of KYB agx shocks! They are adjustable and i got a set for $300 shipped. much better than non-adjustable blues. You'll love the ground controls.

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yes and no...really you should use them, but ive done it by just hitting the top nut with an air gun and letting the ---- fly :o

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So whats the real benefit of adjustable shocks.....

I mean im not autocrossing on the weekends and probably wouldnt be toying with it much, but once I get my sway bars in it would be nice to dial that ---- it....

Is it worth it? I mean that sounds like a damn good price.

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make sure you get it aligned; make the front control arms centered to make it a little easier on the guy that does it

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True, both of mine are snapped off, still roll all day on em though :-X Of course it's worth it. Not only will your car look better but it won't handle like a stock FWD car anymore, and those are the worst kind. You're going to want to avoid potholes from now on though.