98 Civic EX...need shock upgrade? - Honda-Tech

rhgindc · 05-09-2008, 11:42 AM

I've got a 98 Civic HX. It's completely stock. I bought it specifically because it gets great gas mileage. I'm not looking for high performance but my shocks are kinda' spongy at 99,000 miles. I'm thinking about replacing them with Tokico HP's (blues). Should I keep the OEM springs? If the springs are on they're last legs, what could I replace them with? I really don't want to lower the car with lowering springs, but if I were to lower them what is the most I could lower them without noticing much of a difference in a 'stock' ride? In other words, I don't want to worry about scraping or bottoming out on potholes.

Thanks!

Modified by rhgindc at 7:07 AM 5/10/2008

skcivic4life · 05-09-2008, 12:08 PM

you'd be fine with those or even just some stock struts. oem springs are fine im sure.

rhgindc · 05-09-2008, 12:12 PM

do oem springs with 99,000 miles on them, typically still have much life?

Modified by rhgindc at 7:08 AM 5/10/2008

skcivic4life · 05-09-2008, 01:32 PM

it takes alot to wear springs out. im sure there fine. save the money that you would spend on springs and save it for gas lol.
it will ride a ton better with new struts so just do that.

batallic · 05-09-2008, 10:58 PM

springs practically last the lifetime of the car

05-09-2008, 11:42 AM	#1
rhgindc Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, USA Posts: 39	98 Civic HX...need shock upgrade? I've got a 98 Civic HX. It's completely stock. I bought it specifically because it gets great gas mileage. I'm not looking for high performance but my shocks are kinda' spongy at 99,000 miles. I'm thinking about replacing them with Tokico HP's (blues). Should I keep the OEM springs? If the springs are on they're last legs, what could I replace them with? I really don't want to lower the car with lowering springs, but if I were to lower them what is the most I could lower them without noticing much of a difference in a 'stock' ride? In other words, I don't want to worry about scraping or bottoming out on potholes. Thanks! Modified by rhgindc at 7:07 AM 5/10/2008

05-09-2008, 12:08 PM	#2
skcivic4life Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: st joe, mi, usa Posts: 392	Re: 98 Civic EX...need shock upgrade? (rhgindc) you'd be fine with those or even just some stock struts. oem springs are fine im sure. __________________ stuff for sale http://honda-tech.com/zerothre...29661 B18c Civic for sale http://www.mautofied.com/listing-100077174.htm

05-09-2008, 12:12 PM	#3
rhgindc Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, USA Posts: 39	Re: 98 Civic HX...need shock upgrade? (skcivic4life) do oem springs with 99,000 miles on them, typically still have much life? Modified by rhgindc at 7:08 AM 5/10/2008

05-09-2008, 01:32 PM	#4
skcivic4life Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: st joe, mi, usa Posts: 392	Re: 98 Civic EX...need shock upgrade? (rhgindc) it takes alot to wear springs out. im sure there fine. save the money that you would spend on springs and save it for gas lol. it will ride a ton better with new struts so just do that. __________________ stuff for sale http://honda-tech.com/zerothre...29661 B18c Civic for sale http://www.mautofied.com/listing-100077174.htm

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05-09-2008, 10:58 PM	#5
batallic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, ontario, canada Posts: 554	springs practically last the lifetime of the car