Skunk2 Lowering Springs

**hastE** · 01-09-2008 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by DC4Integra98

according to TI (US site):

"I installed skunk2 lowering springs on my KYB AGX (already installed) shocks this weekend. I then took it for an allignment and they double-checked to make sure everything was buttoned down.

The car is just about un-driveable right now. It sits so low that the tires are tucking. If I turn any direction, the front tires rub. It sits so low the the exhaust cannister knocks against the lower control arm when I hit bumps. It pulls right under acceleration and left while braking. The front end also vibrates under hard acceleration. It didn't do any of this before and I had cheap coil-overs on it.

I've heard that Skunk2 springs are low, but I havn't read where anyone couldn't drive their car on them. Has anyone else had trouble and what did you do? "

Apparently new bushings and LCAs are also needed.

Second thoughts...

i find that hard to believe... pulls right under accel and left wen brake... surely a proper wheel alignment will correct this or his car had previously control arm damage.

i do not have a/m lcas nor did i replace new bushings on my EG. i didnt even do a wheel alignment yet as im waiting for my new rims.

the only concern i have is with what prof tyre i should purchase with a 15x7 rim. 205/50 may scrub with the soft stock susp, a/m shocks such as AGX, bilstein, koni etc may overcome this. I am still contemplating whether i should purchase 205/50 or 195/50.

DC4Integra98 / Hisoka

pics for you to help decide

**DC4Integra98** · 01-09-2008 02:25 PM

Thanks for the pics hastE, they really help in decision making +rep!

Did you DIY it or get it professionally installed? - thinking about DIYing

**hisoka** · 01-09-2008 02:38 PM

thanks for the pics. looks prety good aye dc4

**hastE** · 01-09-2008 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by DC4Integra98

Thanks for the pics hastE, they really help in decision making +rep!

Did you DIY it or get it professionally installed? - thinking about DIYing

backyard job

borrowed a friends friend spring compressor

took about 3.5hrs to do with a mate to help

i will get a wheel alignment once ive purchased new tyres

**DC4Integra98** · 01-09-2008 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by hisoka

thanks for the pics. looks prety good aye dc4

Sure does! Now to find myself a spring compressor...

**hondajazz2005** · 01-09-2008 10:32 PM

i have the skunk2 lowering spring on my jazz, cant remember exactly how long is it, but for sure not more than 6 months. i used to park at the same spot everyday. but my front bumper scratch the front "concrete" on the parking space last week. think it start to sag now.....

**GreekWarrior** · 01-09-2008 10:35 PM

^^^ could be due to the shocks

**hondajazz2005** · 01-09-2008 11:09 PM

actually how can i check my sus?? any DIY? or i need to get it check by a mech??

**blags** · 02-09-2008 01:28 AM

Ive got Skunk2 springs on my ek. Has not dropped as much as i expected but its good enough. I remember paying like $200 from 999 automotive and i payed $140 for install from a mechanic. Here's a pick to help you decide.