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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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I still do not know what I did wrong when putting everything on but I'm hopefully getting it fixed REAL soon. Any ideas, let me know!

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3 1/2-4 Finger Gap In Back
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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My guess is blown shock.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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Originally posted by e30dood
My guess is blown shock.

Brand new shocks, KYB AGX's. It was like that from the time i put em on. Its the same on both sides for both front and rear.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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It's still possible, don't think since it's new it should be fine, there are other factors that could've made this problem. Plus, your left front side is sagging so it's gotta be a blown shock.

Try this, get on the corner of that side and push it down. If it bounces more than 2-3 times, most likely your shock is blown.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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Will do next time, i'm down at my car, thanks.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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No prob, good luck.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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Weird. I've forgotten, but was it you who put the springs on the other way and everyone said that they were backwards? If so, and you've already switched them, I'm willing to bet you have the wrong springs. [EDIT]Either that or they're on backwards.[/EDIT] What kind are they again? And from where did you buy them?

EDIT #2: Ok, I see that you got H&R Sports... Are you sure you got them for the right year Civic?
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:56 PM
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I was discussing this with E30dood and we're both wondering, is the gap even side to side (left side and right side)?

EDIT #3: I saw your other post and it does look like your car is even side to side.

I really think that your springs are either backwards or you just straight up have the wrong springs.
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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Originally posted by agent87

I really think that your springs are either backwards or you just straight up have the wrong springs.
:werd: I'm thinking the exact same thing...
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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I've done this before....

the answer should be....


your front springs are on the rear, and your rear springs are on the front....

the front springs need to handle more weight because of the engine, while the rear don't need to handle as much... which explains why your front is super dumped (rear springs being compressed more than normal because of the weight of the motor) and the rear is super high (front springs not being compressed enough without the weight of the motor).....

hope this helps....
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