skunk2s on an 01 civic

bluedragon · 04-07-2004

I am getting ready to put the skunk2 coilovers on my 01 EX. I heard some applications require cutting the actuall spring purch off the shock. Do i need to do this? I emailed skunk2 with no reply and searched around a bit, but found nothing. Please if any of you have done this install let me know. BTW i am going to use the factory shocks.

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FTK01CIVIC · 04-07-2004

yup.. had to do it to mine... not sure if you can install without cutting it.
the ride is bouncy! takes awhile to get used to it... get some new shocks soon! im trying to save $$$ for mine. good luck!

jttegx · 04-08-2004

i have an 03 ex coupe. i installed the skunk2s without any other modification.

goodluck installin them. hope u dont blow ur shocks. *knocks on wood*

Blk4blk2K1 · 04-08-2004

You'll need to cut them, mine were also.. Stock shocks = blown.. Still holding out for something better than Koni's..

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Spider883 · 04-08-2004

I had them on my 01' ex and i had to cut the spring perch off the front strut.. after the first day your shocks will be blown

bluedragon · 04-08-2004

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Originally posted by Spider883
I had them on my 01' ex and i had to cut the spring perch off the front strut.. after the first day your shocks will be blown

really, that sucks. What if i have them adjusted at stock ride heigth?

sw388integra · 04-10-2004

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Originally posted by Spider883
I had them on my 01' ex and i had to cut the spring perch off the front strut.. after the first day your shocks will be blown

i agree, i installed my skunk2's and the first day if was like the shocks were going to come through the hood!!! just bought some koni's, sooo...

ricergribbs · 04-10-2004

i installed mine and i dont think you actually have to cut it if you get the springs set at the highest level, i did cut mine but then i was looking at it doesnt seem like it would have rubbed against anything. and yeah, civic+skunk2=blown shocks+bumpy ride. decided to go back to stock after having the skunk2's on there for about half a year and i take out my rear shocks and get covered in quite a bit of shock fluid.