Easiest way to find out strut mount size?
 

Hey guys,


The Suspension FAQ was a bit misleading for me. One poster said the 03+ vics use the 16mm but another poster said it is completely random. Is there a definitive answer to this question or do I need to check the mount myself to find out? If so, what's the easiest and problem-free way to determining the strut mount size? TIA

I have the 05 EX Coupe btw.

03+ is 14mm, 01-02 is 16mm. If you are talking about the strut HOUSING size for the konis, then that you have to measure. That will either be 50 or 55mm.

http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=171892

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All shocks, except for konis, are made for a 2001-2002, so the mount bolts are 14mm not 16mm like in the 2003+. Either you will have to drill them out or hope that the company makes a set for you guys. The can be put on your 2003+ but you run the risk of the mount bolts coming loose and the shock changing camber. There is a rumor that tokico has made 2003+ shocks for the blues, but I am not sure yet.

And this is done by measuring the distance between each bolt at the top of the strut, right? If not, can you clarify? Sorry I'm a fresh n00b straight out of the box ;)

Hrmm.. I thought the 01-02 were 14mm and the 03+ are 16mm. This is for the bolt holes that connect the steering knuckle to the strut housing. For the Koni's, you have to measure the diameter of the strut housing.

[QUOTE=robbclark1]03+ is 14mm, 01-02 is 16mm. If you are talking about the strut HOUSING size for the konis, then that you have to measure. That will either be 50 or 55mm.
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hey robb, isnt the 03+ 16mm, and the 01-02 14mm?

edit: flotsamm beat me to it :tongue:

oh, i just remembered, some person on this site has KYB AGX's on his 04. he said he didnt have to make the holes any bigger.

Sorry my bad, I got them mixed up. Even mods can be wrong....wait no I can't ;)
01-02 = 14mm
03+ = 16mm

You can measure the bolt if you take it out but that would be a pain.

So there's no way to find out if I need the 50mm or the 55mm without taking it off? Damn that sucks.

You can, you just have to jack up your front end and use a caliper measuring tool. Or you can call up Koni and they'll walk you through how to measure it using a piece of string. Basically, you wrap the string around the strut housing and then divide the length by 3.14, which will give you the diameter. You should end up with a number that is close to 50 or 55. I bet if you call Koni up they'd probably just tell you what you have without even having to measure..

Good deal. I'll call them on my lunch break. Thanks flotsamm.