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I have a 01 civic 2 dr lx that i am putting koni on w/ ground control sleeves. i have done a lot of civics pre-2001, and i lowered my rsx with the tein full dampers (same suspension setup as 01-up civics i think). i am actually looking for any hints/tips on the front struts. if anyone else has tackled it they know it involves cutting and drilling of the stock strut housing, and i just wanted a lil input before i do it tomorrow.

ps. hope to see some of you at Carlisle next month, both my cars will be there. thanks, nick

 
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by looking at the DIY, i say the hardest thing about cutting out the factory struts

 
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The hardest thing for me was pushing the Konis in the struts housing. I ended up taking the front struts to a tire shop and them compressed in by a machine, rather than hammering them in by hand.

 
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we were installing the yellows on a civic and the bottom perch came off as we compressed the spring. they really don't look that stable at all..

 
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cutting was a pain but everything else went fine and easy. go slow and there should be no problems

 
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thanks for the input. anyone going to carlisle next month?