Im about to lower the car

[CBRIDE]

I know this is not the suspension forum. for some reason I cant post in there.

Ok so I am about to put new struts and springs on the ride. And based on the research I have done in the suspension forum it seems like this will be a PITA. Maybe because I have not done this on this car before.

The bump stop, will I need to cut them since I am using shorter springs? Or get new bump stops for lowering springs? what about the other components? Can I reuse them all on the new strut/spring?

Also, this rear bolt I keep hearing that I would have to cut....Is this always the case? I dont have a torch to heat it. just the basic tools to loosen bolts.

I am just trying to do my research before I tackle this job as I may not have a car to run back and force with to the store/dealer.

Idealy I would love to just purchase everything new, bring the struts and springs to a shop and have them do the little things and all I do is take out the old ones and install the new ones.

[akeel92ex]

I know this is not the suspension forum. for some reason I cant post in there.

Ok so I am about to put new struts and springs on the ride. And based on the research I have done in the suspension forum it seems like this will be a PITA. Maybe because I have not done this on this car before.

The bump stop, will I need to cut them since I am using shorter springs? Or get new bump stops for lowering springs? what about the other components? Can I reuse them all on the new strut/spring?

Also, this rear bolt I keep hearing that I would have to cut....Is this always the case? I dont have a torch to heat it. just the basic tools to loosen bolts.

I am just trying to do my research before I tackle this job as I may not have a car to run back and force with to the store/dealer.

Idealy I would love to just purchase everything new, bring the struts and springs to a shop and have them do the little things and all I do is take out the old ones and install the new ones.

keep your bump stops, if you have new struts dont they come with new bump stops,not sure, i believe there are about 6 bolts you have to remove to get out the assembly.

[coupe]

it isnt that hard. i didnt have to cut anything. i just did mine 2 days ago.. but dont forget a camber kit and alignment

[ExplodingCake]

Important materials:

- PB Blaster
- Spring Compressors

[wed3k]

trust me, it isnt so bad. the upper rears are sorta a pain to get to.

[Riz$]

lowering 4dr accord

i got coilovers on it now but just wanted to know if i could add anything else to help with my handling and everyday driving that won't that clean my pockets but willing to spend

[wed3k]

rear sway and a stiffer sidewall tire.

[Charrdcb7]

Spray up all your bolts w/ pb the day before you decide to do it and spray them again right before you do it. Bring your old AND new setup to a shop and have them set u up. It isnt a bad job if you know what your doing.

[jhoff]

anything under a 2" drop you wont need a camber kit

[CBRIDE]

Thanks guys. The drop is minor.

im going to do the rear first since it seems its more a PITA than the front

[ja23merz]

actually i thought the rears were the easiest.
make sure you have the top hat straight or else you'll have a difficult time trying to straighten it out when the spring is putting so much force on the top hat.

[CBRIDE]

I was thinking about the broken bolt head and frozen bolt to bushing i am seeing when i do some research.

[tomnlindsay]

anything under a 2" drop you wont need a camber kit

what about a 2in drop, will you need a camber kit?

[ilovemycb7]

It's not bad man. Just get in there and get to work. You'll be okay.

Spring compressor will be helpful for sure. Everything I do takes me forever since I've never done it. But I always get it done. So you can too.