Alrite, I have a 97 Accord Lc. Its droped with progress springs and has tokiko blue shocks on it.

Its about 2.6 in front and 2.4 in the back. On the drive side/front the shock is leaking, I also have marks on the body of the car on the driver side (where the shock is leaking). I don’t have those marks on the other side. They look like the tire is making them. I have moved the tire from front to back and still marks.
The cars height is the same from side to side. But when I go over small bumps or uneven ground I hear noise from the front left side almost like its loose or broken.

I know I have to change my shock but is the reason for the noise and the rubbing of the tire?

Also how hard would it be to change the shock on my car? Can I do it myself or do I need special tools. Like for the springs?

Any comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Edy