Lowering Set up

[sti_cham]

iam wanting to lower my 99 civic, about a 2 inch drop.
i wanted to buy lowering springs but was told that my shocks would blow.
so i guess i would need new shocks but was told that it wouldn't make
a difference it would still blow and to go with a coilover system,
my main worry is that if i buy the lowering springs will shocks blow even of i buy new shocks. just wanted peoples input here on ia. thanks
any comments welcomed

[Barefoot]

ive never had an issue. i found its mainly when the shocks are crap or about to die when they blow.

[sti_cham]

ive never had an issue. i found its mainly when the shocks are crap or about to die when they blow.

so what shocks would you recommend that are not "crap"
thanks in advance

[sti_cham]

bump

[redneckhatch]

so what shocks would you recommend that are not "crap"
thanks in advance

I have been riding on kyb for a few years now and they have been great.

[Theycall_Metue]

i've lower my old 3000pound eclipse 4in with ebay coil-over with 2 blown shocks, it was riding smooth even over bumps.
if you get stiff springs, it shouldnt matter too much even on blown shocks
lowering 2inch on stock should not be a problem. though it will shorten your shock's life

shocks control your bouncing problem, but if your springs are stiff it wont be too big of a problem.
the springs on the eclipse were 25-30% stiffer than factory

im putting some ebay spring on my 2000ex at the moment, i'll give you feedback once done

[Theycall_Metue]

lowered 3inch on civic drives great

[sti_cham]

lowered 3inch on civic drives great

thanks man iam getting the idea now, cool just didn't wanna by new shocks to have them ruined by the drop, thanks for the help dudes :goodjob:

[Captain-Obvious™]

lowered 3inch on civic drives great

No. Not at all..

[sti_cham]

No. Not at all..

ok now iam lost again....a lilttle:ninja:

[Theycall_Metue]

like i stated, IT DEPEND ON THE SPRING, soft spring = bounce stiff spring = little bounce
where you located? if not too far i'll give you an idea how it ride

[sti_cham]

like i stated, IT DEPEND ON THE SPRING, soft spring = bounce stiff spring = little bounce
where you located? if not too far i'll give you an idea how it ride

i live in Lawrenceville

[Capiton23]

you should be fine with springs.

[nevertolow]

i bought coil overs for my 96 ex and slamed it as low as it would go.(4 inch drop). but im tuckin 17s. i blew my struts in less than 2 hours.haha im bout to switch to air ride. but u can get lowering struts and i heard itll help alot. im till on stock struts and it beats the hell outa me. its rough. lol if im goin down the highway and hit a bump i dont stop bouncin for like 5 sec.! so go air ride. its a lot smoother. like a cadilac haha.. just remember its NEVER TO LOW!! dont be scared to drag ish!!

[sti_cham]

alrite then springs it is.