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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Default help with suspension (bumpstops)

Ok before anything I have searched for 2.5 hours and I can not find an answer that I am looking for.

I have a 1996 Honda Accord LX Sedan (don't ask how many miles ). Back in August 2005 I decided that I wanted to lower my car. I had absolutly no knowledge of suspension. So as for any ignorant motherlover would do, I bought some cheap coilover sleeves on ebay for $20. I asked all over where I live and no shop knew how to setup the coilovers. I finnally found a shop that claimed they knew (so they think) and they charged me $250 dollars to put the coilover sleeves.

After 3 hours the coilovers are on the car and the guy said the old springs were in the trunk. Yeah I didn't replace the stock shocks . The ride was somewhat good for the first two days. After that, I started bottoming out a lot. After I was fed up with the setup, I decided to increase my knowledge of suspension (thats when I found this forum ).

I decided to get some good shocks and springs. I bought some KYB AGX and some H&R Sport Springs. I still haven't installed them on the car (need some money)

Yesterday I decided to look in the bag where the old springs were, to my surprise I found the stock bumpstops . Not only that but I was missing one . That stupid jerk who installed my coilovers either forgot or stole one of the bumpstops. So that means that all this time (August - December) I have been riding without any bumpstops, that would explain the constant bottoming out.

So my question is: Is there anywhere where I can buy stock bumpstops for a 1996 Honda Accord LX Sedan? If I manage to get the stock bumpstops should I cut them? If yes, by how much?


or better yet: Does anyone know where I can buy some aftermarket bumpstops that would go well with KYB AGX and H&R Springs???

I am sorry if this topic has been covered, but I spent a great deal of time searching and did not find anything that satisfied me.

Thank you and I have to say this forum RULES ! ! !
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