step by step lowering an si 06

[latin_tazz]

thx for the DIY. Here's mine
BEFORE

AFTER with Skunk2's

[latin_tazz]

It was easier than I thought! Can't believe I almost payed to get this done, I just wish I had an air compressor to make the job easier. I had my wife help out. All together it took about 4 hours. Can't wait to take her for spin, the car that is.

[SiRob119]

man i wish i could lower my car but i could barely get out of my drive way

[dkotoric]

Originally Posted by Gary_Coleman

Quick question, I did follow this DIY (Which was great) but i managed to drop a socket behind the front strut into the body of the car. Now everytime I turn I hear it rolling around. I tried to use a magnetic stick to fish it out but no luck, Anyone know where this socket is sitting in my car and how can i get to it? Its driving me CRAZY!!!!

Anyone have an answer for this.

[latin_tazz]

remove the vinyl underbody protection to get to it that should do the job.

[heybluguy]

can i fit si front and back struts on my lx

[dkotoric]

Originally Posted by heybluguy

can i fit si front and back struts on my lx

Yes

[latin_tazz]

Originally Posted by mastadon

Those of you who did this install- How are you getting the top nut off? I have done spring installs before, but that cap on top of the strut assembly prohibits me from removing that nut. The only way i can get to it is with a socket, then i obviously can't use the allen wrench to hold it. Beyond using air tools i don't know how to get it off. Am i missing something really obvious? I have worked on a lot of cars, and I feel really stupid for not figuring this one out.

this is going to be funny but what worked for me a socket 17mm, vise grips and an allen wrench.

Im sure this is a tool for this, but this was very helpful for me. I put the socket on the nut and used the visegrips to turn it then put the allen wrench through the adapter hole.

hope this helps.

[latin_tazz]

Also keep in mind that the nut is a lock nut, which means it's twice as hard to remove than a regular nut.

[latin_tazz]

Originally Posted by trdracer21

Make Sure You Lube The Damper Or Not U Gonna Hear Popping When You Turn

what do you mean by this, because I've been having that problem when turning as well.

[thechAd]

Originally Posted by latin_tazz

this is going to be funny but what worked for me a socket 17mm, vise grips and an allen wrench.

Im sure this is a tool for this, but this was very helpful for me. I put the socket on the nut and used the visegrips to turn it then put the allen wrench through the adapter hole.

hope this helps.

Good retro fix. Also Lowes (and other hardware stores) carries socket sets where the sockets have holes all the way through and a closed end rachet wrench fits over the top. Would be perfect for this job. I have done 2 sets so far and what I did was set a 2X4 on the ground and brace 2 of the top bolts on it and put a foot on it so the assembly is stable. I then first break the seal with the allen I than can usually get the nut off with a standard socket set. This is usually the longest part of the install and nothing about it is easy though.

[Da2ndCivic]

Originally Posted by jocasti

I dont think the OP trimmed them. When I installed my eibach prokit, I didnt trim them, but the drop was not as drastic as with S techs.

Looks like you have had the pro kit on for a while now. Have you seen any negative effects by not cutting the bump stop?

[HondaEmp]

Curious as to the bump stop. I cruise a flat eway 99% of the time so I'm thinking I'm not super concerned with them.

[latin_tazz]

3wks later

[Truplatano]

Originally Posted by latin_tazz

3wks later

your car looks sexy.....ill be doin this to my ex tm with skunk2's also

[latin_tazz]

Thx, let me know if you have any issues with yours. With I noticed a popping sound at low speed. I've taken it to the dealer ship and as soon as they found out I installed aftermarket springs they said thats the problem so now I'm saving money to take it to a mech. to see if they can figure out what the problem is. Not to scare or anything because it seems to be a common problem with the civics 06-08 as I read a thread on here.

[crableg85]

so wehn i install the back springs i dotn have to go in the trunk adn move all teh carpets etc.....

[adamk20]

Originally Posted by crableg85

so wehn i install the back springs i dotn have to go in the trunk adn move all teh carpets etc.....

nope...as long as you aren't chnaging the rear shocks

[Truplatano]

Originally Posted by latin_tazz

Thx, let me know if you have any issues with yours. With I noticed a popping sound at low speed. I've taken it to the dealer ship and as soon as they found out I installed aftermarket springs they said thats the problem so now I'm saving money to take it to a mech. to see if they can figure out what the problem is. Not to scare or anything because it seems to be a common problem with the civics 06-08 as I read a thread on here.

yeah i heard the popping noise today, but only once, I'm guessing its from settling, but who knows. This is only temp for me I'm planning on getting coil-overs in ah few months, i just couldn't wait to save up my money and Ive been feening to drop my car for awhile now.

[pk+civicsi]

hey so you guys are only doing the springs set up and not the whole coilover set up? I mean yea it looks really nice but arent the shocks gonna blow out after a year or so? Im considering paying the $600-700 setup of the skunk2 full coilover system. Its called the pro-s, has anyone heard and reviews on it or anything like that?