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After i installed the Koni's, there was a lot of squeaking in the rear. i thought it was the upper mounts at first...

well, turns out its something rubbing on the red sleeve and the shock itself, GRINDING IT AWAY!!!!!

I have a nice BIG flat spot on the Pass side of the sleeve, and paint is comin off of the shock. The driviers side is doin it too, but not that bad. Anyone else have this problem? is my rear too low? I dunno...HELP!!!

 
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I had this same problem although mine did note get that severe. I have a 00 Civic Si w/the same setup and my rear was making BAD noises i thought it also was the upper mount until i checked it then i found that the spring actually was rubbing. Here is how to fix it it actually took awhile until i could pinpoint but these are all the things to do:
1. Check the spring is sitting correctly on the upper and lower mount i.e. NOT offcenter.
2.IF you already don't have acamber kit , raise your car up then lower it back down until you get one installed!
3. Check that your upper mount is not cracked or worn at all if it is it's only like $15 MAX from a honda dealer!

Once that is done you will be fine it sounds like the camber is the major conrtibuter to this.

Hope this helps anything further don't hesitate to ask!
-Gforce-

 
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Thanx a lot. thats what i thought was the problem...

When I say "upper mount", i meant the GC rubber mount. You're talking about the stock mount, right? that was fine when i was changing out the struts.

BTW- the rear perches are locked in place. i lubed them up but they didn't budge. I think its cuz they're under pressure cuz i can't move the assembly around like i can do the fronts. am i wrong?