Spring Install

[bowzil]

I am planning to lower my car, too. But the mechanic charge me 55 bucks for eack spring/shocks. So that would be 55 X 4 = 220. That is a lot of money. Then I download the accord service manual and I also look at the DIY spring install from this forum. It really is not that hard if you have the right tool. I might buy spring compressor near in the future and ball joint press since I might need to change the ball joint.

I am also confused about the variety of shocks and springs. What about dropzone spring and dropzone shock combination? Is it good? I also was thinking about kyb gr2 shock + skunk2 spring, would that be a good choice.

Any suggestion

Thanks

['93EX]

@TypeG

How far do you live from Woodstock?

@H23Accord

I really appreciate your offering to help me out. Let me know what I can do for you.

@jtek24

An audience is always welcome.

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Let me know what you guys want to do. I'll buy lunch!

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@bowzil

From what I have heard, the KYB GR2s are a shock replacment, not an upgrade. Skunk2 is OK. Try Eibach/H&R/Sprint springs with Koni Yellows or Tokico Blues.

[bowzil]

@TypeG

How far do you live from Woodstock?

@H23Accord

I really appreciate your offering to help me out. Let me know what I can do for you.

@jtek24

An audience is always welcome.

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Let me know what you guys want to do. I'll buy lunch!

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@bowzil

From what I have heard, the KYB GR2s are a shock replacment, not an upgrade. Skunk2 is OK. Try Eibach/H&R/Sprint springs with Koni Yellows or Tokico Blues.

So, the KYB GR2 are the replacement of the stock shocks? What about dropzone shocks, are those replacement for the stock,too? The Koni yellows and the Tokico shocks are pretty expensive. I also was thinking about tein s spring or h&R spring. Eibach pro kit are too expensive. But still I need to get new shock if I want to use progressive spring.

Does anyone ever use dropzone shocks + springs? Because on ebay they cost 330 including shipping.

['93EX]

So, the KYB GR2 are the replacement of the stock shocks? What about dropzone shocks, are those replacement for the stock,too? The Koni yellows and the Tokico shocks are pretty expensive. I also was thinking about tein s spring or h&R spring. Eibach pro kit are too expensive. But still I need to get new shock if I want to use progressive spring.

Does anyone ever use dropzone shocks + springs? Because on ebay they cost 330 including shipping.

In comparison to other brand name shocks, the KYB GR2s are along similar lines as your stock shocks. You won't get much improvement in ride quality if you lower the car. Koni/Tokico are some of the best you can get. They will however cost you in the ballpark of $250 plus install (if you get shop to install) just for them.

How much of a drop are you looking for?

[TypeG]

@TypeG

How far do you live from Woodstock?

i guess about 10 minutes. later.

['93EX]

i guess about 10 minutes. later.

Wow, I didn't realize how many board members lived close to me. Yeah, if you guys would like to have a meet, that would be excellent. I'll send you guys a PM when I recieve the springs.

[bowzil]

In comparison to other brand name shocks, the KYB GR2s are along similar lines as your stock shocks. You won't get much improvement in ride quality if you lower the car. Koni/Tokico are some of the best you can get. They will however cost you in the ballpark of $250 plus install (if you get shop to install) just for them.

How much of a drop are you looking for?

Front 2.5" drop and rear 2.25" drop.

Thanks

['93EX]

That is the same drop I am looking at. You can acquire some Sprint springs for roughly $100-$130. Since you said your stock shocks are crappy, you would be FORCED to buy 4 new ones which will eat big time into your budget.

Here are some links for you to look at. Might give you some ideas.

http://www.andysautosport.com/vehicle/home?_v=vmd00185
http://www.autosportz.com/aftermarke...rd_catalog.htm
http://www.prostreetonline.com/parts/honda/accord/ (select year)

Just a few I grabbed real quick. Too bad about your shocks. If they were in good condition, you could snag some springs and you would be all set for awhile.

[JTEK24]

Hey 93EX, how you coming on the spring progress?

[bresk8r87]

Too bad about your shocks. If they were in good condition, you could snag some springs and you would be all set for awhile.

not for long...drop= increased spring rate= more wear on stock shocks set for stock spring rate= having to take springs back off to replace shocks....makes more sense to save up a little more and do your suspension all at once.

[jiraphe]

I've heard KYB GR2's are good..... a little stiffer than stock. Can't you get a set of KYB AGX(adjustables) for just a 'lil more? -->This<-- says that the Tokico's ride sucks. Personally, when I get the $$$ to lower, I'm going to go with Neuspeed Sports on KYB AGX. I could go cheap now and get some springs, but I know that it'll truly be an upgrade if I wait and do it right with good parts.

[zipcreature]

Dude!

I live right nere you, in Wilmington NC right over the boarder!

Its at the beach.

Its summer.

Come up, and I'll install your springs for like almost free + dinner! Seriously, I installed HondaTuner4267's springs, plus my own, and it is def doable with the right knowlege and tools.

Seriously, get at me! You can drive up on a friday, we can do your springs...Stay here at my apart for free, (at the fucking beach common thats a vacation man!) then head out like sat or sunday! No shit I just want to install some more springs, I think its fun, and I like the experince of helping another forum member!

Let me know, i will def do this!

- Zipcreatue

ps looks like you have race springs. Sports are usually 1.5 fnt and 1.75 rr.

[bowzil]

That is the same drop I am looking at. You can acquire some Sprint springs for roughly $100-$130. Since you said your stock shocks are crappy, you would be FORCED to buy 4 new ones which will eat big time into your budget.

Here are some links for you to look at. Might give you some ideas.

http://www.andysautosport.com/vehicle/home?_v=vmd00185
http://www.autosportz.com/aftermarke...rd_catalog.htm
http://www.prostreetonline.com/parts/honda/accord/ (select year)

Just a few I grabbed real quick. Too bad about your shocks. If they were in good condition, you could snag some springs and you would be all set for awhile.

Did you buy any springs yet?