I got a 97 civic and am about to drop it about 2 inches with springs, its it necessary to get new shocks as well? If so which ones are good for this type of drop within a modest price range?

 

You should NOT use stock shocks if you are going to lower your car. Many will recommend KYB AGX shocks. They are inexpensive and a good all around shock. www.tirerack.com has the best price I've seen on them yet. About $80 per shock.

 

unless you like the bouncy feel, invest in shocks. the feel is incredible when you have a good set up. don't cheap out.

 

if you stick with stock shocks, you're gonna go through the labor of swapping out your springs, getting an alignment, and a few months later you're gonna be bouncin around like a maniac because your stock shocks wore out. then you're gonna have to go through the whole process again. if you think its worth doing that (wasting time and money) . . . . .


like the guys said, kyb's are a relatively cheap all around shock. put them in together

 

I rode with stock shocks on mine and it was dropped three inches in the front and 2 1/2 inches in back, It was ok for about 2 or 3 months then the tires started to rub and the car was really bouncy. I then put on the tociko illumina shocks and they made
%100 diference. The ride and handeling is so much better. I would definately get new shocks.

 

I bought some KYB AGX shocks myself and I'm really glad I did. LIke they said, if you lower your car, get aftermarket shocks when u do.

 

Patients pays off in the end. My prokits were sitting in my friends garage for 4 months before I was able to purchase the shocks to match. It payed off. :naughty: Just throwing on a set of stiffer springs is just a waste of money if you pay to have someone install, or a waste of time if you install them. Do it right the first time.

 

Same here. I had my springs sitting in my room for a good 6-7 months before I got around to getting my KYB AGX to go with them. But once I got em, slapped em on and now i'm happy.

 

well then I guess ill end up going with the Neuspeed Racing Springs (2.25 drop) with the shocks have tirerack you all have mentioned. Might as well if it pays off in the end.

 

Yes you can, dont say that when it is not true...

I would not use stock shocks on that drop, I would get some KYB's or tokico 5 way's