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Jun 17, 2003

mad03civic

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Shoter struts

I have a 2003 civic ex and i installed some coilovers on it the rear coilovers are making the strut bottom out and if anyone knows of where i can get an aftermarket shorter strut please let me know.

Jun 17, 2003

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did you cut the bumpstops?
only shocks available for our cars are koni yellow inserts. however, they are not shorter

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I find that even with my bumpstops chopped, it still bottoms out in the front.

Blah, no more sleeved coilovers ever again.

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Only struts available are Koni yellows.

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you can always get your struts shortened...
just have them re-thread the shock rod

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do all lowered cars bottom out ?

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no.. mine dont... it depends on alot of things..
amount of drop
did you cut bumpstops
what size tires
how stoopid do you drive

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