struts and springs.

[k3v4n]

I just got a 92dx in march for my first car and i am thinking about lowering it. Does anybody have any sugestions on what kind of struts and springs i should get? the most i would want to lower it is 2 1/2in. ones that will lower it while keeping the ride smooth. Im new to this so sorry if this seems like a noob question. thanks for any replies.

[cobrajet0123]

I just got a 92dx in march for my first car and i am thinking about lowering it. Does anybody have any sugestions on what kind of struts and springs i should get? the most i would want to lower it is 2 1/2in. ones that will lower it while keeping the ride smooth. Im new to this so sorry if this seems like a noob question. thanks for any replies.

here you go big guy
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=139318

[H22znt]

i got skunk2 springs and struts and they work great!!!! the rides real firm and they are reasonably priced!!!! but as a smooth ride goes no you feel every bump in the road lol

[deevergote]

Actually, Skunk2 suspension components for our cars are complete shit. Their springs and shocks aren't even properly matched to each other.

[cobrajet0123]

Actually, Skunk2 suspension components for our cars are complete shit. Their springs and shocks aren't even properly matched to each other.

^^ i have heard this alot also... skunk2 suspension is junk

[k3v4n]

thanks cobrajet0123. Im still trying to figure out how to navigate this site so sorry if im askin questions. If i do lower it, should i also replace control arms or get a camber kit?

[deevergote]

You should get a camber kit if you lower the car. It should be a quality kit, such as SPC or Ingalls (the ONLY brands I would trust.) There are kits out there that are 1/3 the price, or less, that are very likely to break. I made that mistake myself, and nearly crashed at 65mph in the left lane of a 3 lane highway, at rush hour.

[illinois_erik]

H&R sport cup kit, lower the spring perch to the last circlip notch and enjoy your new ride. no camber etc other crap needed either. 2.0 front 1.75 rear

[deevergote]

A 2" drop is enough to warrant a camber kit. You WILL get camber wear with that drop, but it won't be as noticeable as it would be if you were "slammed" (which is terrible for handling anyway!) A camber kit is still recommended, but as long as you're mindful of the inside edges of your tires, you would be safe for a good while with just a good toe alignment. Just be aware that once the inside edges are worn, the tires are done... regardless of how much tread is left in the middle!

[cobrajet0123]

A 2" drop is enough to warrant a camber kit. You WILL get camber wear with that drop, but it won't be as noticeable as it would be if you were "slammed" (which is terrible for handling anyway!) A camber kit is still recommended, but as long as you're mindful of the inside edges of your tires, you would be safe for a good while with just a good toe alignment. Just be aware that once the inside edges are worn, the tires are done... regardless of how much tread is left in the middle!

agreed... a camber kit is definately going to be needed... and as deev said dont go the cheap way either... I too went with the cheap ebay crap and it broke on me as well.. be sure to do it right the first time... and also not to cut your springs.... I believe the best combo that you can get it a ground control coilover kit with some some tokico blues... you wont be disapointed, have variable ride height, still have a very comfortable ride

[MortsAccord]

There's a few camber kits, some adjust a little, some alot. The only way to know what you need is to get an alignment. Then you buy what suits your need. Unless you find someone with the exact parts you are using then your only insight is the alignment.

You then install the kit to fix your camber and get it aligned again. This is the correct way to do things.

[illinois_erik]

A 2" drop is enough to warrant a camber kit. You WILL get camber wear with that drop, but it won't be as noticeable as it would be if you were "slammed" (which is terrible for handling anyway!) A camber kit is still recommended, but as long as you're mindful of the inside edges of your tires, you would be safe for a good while with just a good toe alignment. Just be aware that once the inside edges are worn, the tires are done... regardless of how much tread is left in the middle!

lol then I dismount my tires and put the inside to the outside.. honestly though theres hardly any camber issues..to the eyeball at least, except the back im guessing a degree or half.. when i get my car up on the rack Ill post some numbers, but the way its sitting now definitely doesnt warrant the added expense/potential problems (going cheap) of a camber kit

[k3v4n]

Wow guys thanks for the good advice. What are some good websites I can look at for these parts?

[illinois_erik]

Wow guys thanks for the good advice. What are some good websites I can look at for these parts?

the bay but research first for the brand you want, not just JDMriffic racing parts bodega

[deevergote]

Spring rate is important. Height is important.
H&R and Neuspeed are the best spring options, Koni Yellows are the best shock options. Ebay has the H&R Cup Kit, and Neuspeed has their own version.