Lowering Springs Installation Question
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Originally Posted by b16aEGcivic
well I sorta ruined teh bushings when I oxy'd out the bolt that snapped....and it was cheaper to get two LCA's then to just get the bushings...
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Originally Posted by roccav
how much of a camber issue will i have once the springs are on there?
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Originally Posted by roccav
how much of a camber issue will i have once the springs are on there?
I put some Progress Auto springs on that were supposed to be an est. 2" drop which turned out to be more like 1.5" and the camber isn't even worth mentioning. I took it to a shop to have it alligned because I changed some worn tie rods at the same time and a typical hatin-anything-besides-stock mechanic was all up my ass telling me I ruined my car by lowering it and that my camber would be all out of wack. I tried to explain to him that it was a very modest drop for performance only and that it wasn't slammed so the camber shouldn't be too bad at all... he didn't agree so I bet him ten bucks that the camber would be barely off, if any at all... well anyhow after the allignment I asked him how the camber was and he kind of looked away and under his breath said it was fine... needless to say, I didn't see my ten bucks.
Anyhow, I digress... you should be ok but I would get it on an allignment rack to make sure.
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here is a detailed guide to removing and installing shocks with pictures to guide you. This is on a 98 civic.
Old skool DIY web page
You don't have to worry about the camber, they should still be within the factory limits. The rear might be a little over, just do the washer trick (search) to get the rear back within factory limits. It took 2 double sets of washers on each side to get me back in spec limit.
good luck
Old skool DIY web page
You don't have to worry about the camber, they should still be within the factory limits. The rear might be a little over, just do the washer trick (search) to get the rear back within factory limits. It took 2 double sets of washers on each side to get me back in spec limit.
good luck
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