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hi, i just wanted to get some info on car lowering. i have a 2002 civic sedan that i would like to get lowered with eibach springs (approximatly 1.5 to 1.75 drop). i want to make sure i do this properly because i've heard some nasty stories about struts getting blown, springs breaking in half and falling off and accelerated tire wear due to improper car lowering.

can someone here please tell me what the proper steps for lowering my car should be?

 
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before a bunch of ppl say it to you.

one word= search

 
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struts will blow and tires will wear faster. only if you dont get the proper equipment. along with springs, you will also need aftermarket shocks, and are recommended on purchasing a camber kit.

ive never heard of springs breaking in half though

 
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Springs. camber kit. new shocks later on.(koni is the only one out ther now )

 
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The integrity of the stock struts depends on how you drive and how many miles you have on your car. As odd as it sounds, it can depend on what year your car is. The stock struts in some 2001 Civics have been quite popular to blowing even on stock springs. From experience, they're not as stiff as the struts in the later models, either.

I would do it all in one swoop. Buy springs and struts because the ride on stock struts sucks and gets even worse on soft spring rates.

EDIT: There's no such thing as "improper car lowering" unless you're totally in it for appearance. First and foremost, naturally the lower you drop your car the more the wheels will camber. If you're going down 1.5 inches, you most likely won't need it. Having the wheels more towards 0 degrees = better tire wear, but more camber can equal a better handling car. A camber kit is more of a personal preference if you get what I mean. I believe having control over the amount of camber a car has is also good if you plan to put your car on a track or roadcourse.