DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Yesterday I did suspension on my crx. Put Skunk 2 lower control arms, KYB AGX struts and ebay springs on (yes i already know). Anyways lower the car off the jack and rear end is sitting like a damn 4x4. We put the rear on the rear and fronts on the front. Front end sits fine, its just the damn rear. Any ideas as to what would cause this to happen? The box the springs came in said 88-91 Honda Civic/CRX, not 88-00 Honda, acura, mitsubishi or anything like that. Someone said the springs might be on upside down, but would that really cause much difference? Im talking 4in of wheel gap going on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 The springs are seated in the purges top and bottom? Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Did you compare both sets of springs before you installed the new ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 The old setup: http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p81/alittlelessordinary/Car%20Pics/Pink%20CRX/spring.jpg haha The new shit: http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p81/alittlelessordinary/Car%20Pics/Pink%20CRX/newsetupon.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ride height aside, don't even drive 10 feet without first buying a new plastic boot to cover the strut. One spec of dirt gets on that rod and you'll have to buy new ones. I know from experience. Really? I know a lot of people driving without the dust shields on their struts and no issues so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 They're there for a reason. Go ahead and pack a couple seasons worth of dirt around it. It's a hydraulic machine with close tolerances that uses grease/oil for it function properly. What's the damn near opposite of lube? Fuckin sand and dirt! Tell you what. Look. Here's an excellent analogy for you. Imagine a shock is like sex. Just the thrusting part. Now, you're on the beach banging your girl and you get sand on your penor. What will that do to your skin? Your gf's? Do you think it helps? (You answer "No" to this. Freak.) Does it improve motion? If someone forced you to keep going, what do you think it will do over the longterm? It's going to permanently score your penor and affect it's future performance, as well. Even causing it to fail before it's time. But here's the catch, they don't make viagra and for shocks. But they do make condoms for them. They're called dust boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Don't see anything in the pics. MIght have to see that in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I assume you have had the car down off the jacks and drove around a couple minutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Haha good anology on the shocks vs sex! Yeah the car has been taken off jacks, I have driven it from Pickerington to Campus, then from Campus to Sawmill road and back to campus. So prob about 40miles worth of driving on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Well, from the pics it looks like there's an obvious difference in height just because the old ones were bent/collapsed pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Just tell people you're going for the old hot rod look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I kinda follow what you're talking about, but need pics for clarification Look. Here's an excellent analogy for you. Imagine a shock is like sex. Just the thrusting part. Now, you're on the beach banging your girl and you get sand on your penor. What will that do to your skin? Your gf's? Do you think it helps? (You answer "No" to this. Freak.) Does it improve motion? If someone forced you to keep going, what do you think it will do over the longterm? It's going to permanently score your penor and affect it's future performance, as well. Even causing it to fail before it's time. But here's the catch, they don't make viagra and for shocks. But they do make condoms for them. They're called dust boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Just tell people you're going for the old hot rod look. Lmfao I have been! It reminds me of a v8 gremlin right now all jacked up in the ass end. Just needs some big ass slicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 It doesn't look like it is the right spring, look at the top of the spring where it fits into the cup on the new and old springs. The old one fit nicely and the new one has some noticeable slop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 http://www.countrypursuits.uk.com/images/heros/360_digger.jpg This equipment sees more dirt and dust and shit, in a day, then a car sees in a year. I think you'll be okay with out the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Ebay Springs.. There is your problem.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yeah i really think its honestly the ebay springs. Im gonna buy some ebay coilovers just for the perches, then pick up either a set of Ground Control springs or Skunk2 springs from my buddy. But heres another shot of what she looks like right now, mind you the pic actually makes it look lower http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p81/alittlelessordinary/truck.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p81/alittlelessordinary/truck2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Your name is Josh and you drive a Pink CRX :eek2: Yeah i really think its honestly the ebay springs. Im gonna buy some ebay coilovers just for the perches, then pick up either a set of Ground Control springs or Skunk2 springs from my buddy. But heres another shot of what she looks like right now, mind you the pic actually makes it look lower http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p81/alittlelessordinary/truck.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p81/alittlelessordinary/truck2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yup thats right I rock the shit out of it lol. Started out as a joke with me saying I had the balls to paint it Pink. Getting ready to repaint it a different color though As for the springs, I think the issue is resolved. My dumbass put the front springs on the rear and the rear on the front. Goes to show you what no sleep and no food will do when trying to work on a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 http://www.countrypursuits.uk.com/images/heros/360_digger.jpg This equipment sees more dirt and dust and shit, in a day, then a car sees in a year. I think you'll be okay with out the boot. And? I smoke everyday, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 pink, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 The old setup: http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p81/alittlelessordinary/Car%20Pics/Pink%20CRX/spring.jpg ] looks pretty safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 LOL love pink. Actually only vicky's pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 haha if you think the back springs look bad you should've seen the fronts. They actually had coils broke off just chillin there. I love being inside pink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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