kw coilover install problem, help pls.

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Aug 9, 2003

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kw coilover install problem, help pls.

ok...this morning, i started installing my KW coilover...however, when i was trying to reinstall with the new KW coilover, i encountered a problem...the two oem bolts that goes to the strut and the rotor does not fit...i seems that the holes on the kw coilover is smaller than the oem struts...WHAT SHOULD I DO?? did anybody have this problem with thier tiens and b+g?? i have a 2003 civic coupe.

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i found this part at hondaautomotiveparts.com, does anybody know if i can use the 2001 bolts on my 2003 civic?

2003 civic ex coupe
588383 BOLT, FLANGE (16X62)
589470 BOLT, FLANGE (16X62)

2001 civic ex coupe
23202 BOLT, FLANGE (14X67)

2003 civic si
588383 BOLT, FLANGE (16X62)

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i really need some help...info pls..anybody???

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Yeah, you need to use the bolts from a 2001. dunno why honda has to do this, but the sizes changed from 2002-2003.

I really like how the camber can be adjusted with that top bolt

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Did you call up KW and ask them what you should do?

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Did you call up KW and ask them what you should do?

yeah, i sent them an email, have no response yet. probably call them today.

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Yeah, you need to use the bolts from a 2001. dunno why honda has to do this, but the sizes changed from 2002-2003.

I really like how the camber can be adjusted with that top bolt

mex, do you think i can use the 2001 bolt on the 2003 civic? also, i ordered an spc camber kit, do you know what size are the front camber kit? i guess it's 14??

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If the SPC front camber kit for the 2003 civic is the same as the 2001 - than you should have no problem. I installed the camber kit when I installed my KW's and the bolts fit......The factory bolts fit as well, but that was because I had a 2001.....

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Jedo,

Sounds like you have the new generation upper strut mount bearing. Is the KW upper spring perch designed to fit the 02+ bearing or the 01 bearing?

Thank you,

Terry

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Sounds like you have the new generation upper strut mount bearing. Is the KW upper spring perch designed to fit the 02+ bearing or the 01 bearing?

Thank you,

Terry

the upper spring mount will not fit well on the 2003 upper mount. i'm looking to get the 2001 mount maybe it will fit well.