step by step lowering an si 06

[trdracer21]

i just did mine yesterday with tein looks good a lil bumpy on the back have to change them schock later on but everything good ... when installing the spring the front 2 you will have to take the strut and spring to a auto mechanic to take it off is way easier like that and the back be prepare to fight with it they donot slide off.. have a a big braker bar or anything big that can fit in between the sping that way u rattle it off and use antiseas when you putting the bolts on a lil bit not alot.. if you having trouble putting back the schokbolt like i did i dont know why... hit with a hammer then start raching it in the hit it again do the same thing..

[EL K20Z3]

What SIze Is the Allen on top of the strut? and do any of you guys use service manuals????

[x3kenster]

are the 3 nut assembly on top the only things stopping the springs and struts from dropping? i took the 3 top ones off and 2 the big ones next to the rotors off but it still isnt dropping?? what am i missing?

[x3kenster]

nevermind, got it.

[yimmy]

Great writeup. i did my install today, and it went very well. Thanks for the efforts!

[x3kenster]

finished installing mine yesterday. thanks for the great write up, helped alot!

[EL K20Z3]

SO I guess NOONE uses Service Manuals! SO torque sPecs dont matter huh! thats not so smart when your talking about safety issues on your cars handleing! oh well !!!!

[thechAd]

I used this DIY yesterday and installed my Skunk2 springs and camber. These are awesome and I would not have felt comfortable doing it without them. You are awesome silverciv06. Thanks. I have attached a pic of the finished product.

[Phalanx]

Very nice writeup! I'll be doing this over the coming weekend once my S-Techs arrive.

[Phalanx]

Are the steps for this any different for the EX model? I just recieved my S-Techs for my 06 EX Coupe and plan on installing them this evening. I just want to try and know ahead of time if i should expect anythign different

[AXIS]

I plan on attempting this install this weekend. What tools are necessary wrench sizes and other helpful tools. anything i might overlook

[UncleSid]

spring compressor, 19mm socket, 14mm deepwell socket, 5mm allen wrench, 17mm wrench or socket, impact gun is really helpful. i know i forgot a few, but that is the main ones you need.

[TPC303]

where and what are bump stops

[CrackThatTec45]

Originally Posted by AXIS

I plan on attempting this install this weekend. What tools are necessary wrench sizes and other helpful tools. anything i might overlook

- Ratchet
- 14mm Deep & Short Socket (6 frt top strut bolts, rear shock & camber arm bolts)
- 19mm + 17mm socket (bottom strut bolts, and nut holding upper frt bearing plate on strut)
- 19mm + 17mm Wrench (bottom strut bolts)
- Spring Compressor (do i need to explain)
- Pry bar or an extra hand or foot (to pry the rear control arm down for spring install)

this is pretty much the basic, im sure i missed something. Do be safe bring a whole set of sockets and such so you cant go wrong. I found that for the fronts i loved my Gearwrenchs, and found they worked the best

TIPS

Impact guns are always nice but not needed, lifts are even NICER, when installing the front springs you MUST re-use the rubber sleeve that slides onto the spring to prevent friction and clunking noises. And if your installing a camber kit the list of tools can grow as well

[CrackThatTec45]

Originally Posted by CrackThatTec45

- Ratchet
- 14mm Deep & Short Socket (6 frt top strut bolts, rear shock & camber arm bolts)
- 19mm + 17mm socket (bottom strut bolts, and nut holding upper frt bearing plate on strut)
- 19mm + 17mm Wrench (bottom strut bolts)
- Spring Compressor (do i need to explain)
- Pry bar or an extra hand or foot (to pry the rear control arm down for spring install)

this is pretty much the basic, im sure i missed something. Do be safe bring a whole set of sockets and such so you cant go wrong. I found that for the fronts i loved my Gearwrenchs, and found they worked the best

TIPS

Impact guns are always nice but not needed, lifts are even NICER, when installing the front springs you MUST re-use the rubber sleeve that slides onto the spring to prevent friction and clunking noises. Also in the rear you MAY have to remove your endlinks to install the new springs to gain extra leverage, but also can be done without doing so. And if your installing a camber kit the list of tools can grow as well

[TPC303]

How hard is this instal? I'm going to do it this weekend but it's my first time and I'm a little worried

[Grimey]

Can dropping the car void anything on your warrenty?

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by Grimey

Can dropping the car void anything on your warrenty?

In short... yes.

If something on your suspension goes screwy at some point and you take it to the dealer, chances are they wont repair it under warranty because the will say that its the springs that caused the problem.

However, if say... for instance. Your headlights stop working. They will repair that under warranty because they cant say that the springs caused your headlight to malfunction

[Phalanx]

Originally Posted by PhalanX

In short... yes.

If something on your suspension goes screwy at some point and you take it to the dealer, chances are they wont repair it under warranty because the will say that its the springs that caused the problem.

However, if say... for instance. Your headlights stop working. They will repair that under warranty because they cant say that the springs caused your headlight to malfunction

It wont let me edit my post, so I have to double-up.

Anyways... theres a really good thread on warranty info and FAQ etc in the thread below.

Aftermarket mods and Honda warranty / Will this void my warranty?

[firstsi]

is there any need to mark the bolts before i remove them so the can be reinstalled the exact same way