where to get aftermarket springs?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Spacey Spade, Feb 21, 2006.

  1. Spacey Spade

    Spacey Spade Guest

    I'm looking for, preferably, non-performance aftermarket springs to
    replace those on my 1998 Honda Civic 4 door. I don't want a lower ride
    height. I've called local auto part shops and they don't sell springs.
    NTB couldn't get springs either, and they won't install springs if I
    bring them in. What's up with that?

    I've used my car for moving over a long distance in the past (loaded
    inside to the roof), and the car is now visibly sagging. Guess I
    should have rented a trailer.
     
    Spacey Spade, Feb 21, 2006
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  2. http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/

    They sell stock springs for your car. $59 each per for the fronts, I
    didn't look up the backs. Good time to do the shocks while you're at it.
    Not sure why they won't swap them, it's basically identical procedure to
    putting in shocks.

    With a jack, Jack stand and spring compressor. It's a 1/2 hour job per
    side (for me). If you do the backs, be prepared to buy new lower control
    arms first ($100 for both). Once they get some years on them, the shock
    freezes to the control arm bushing. A shop can cut it loose and put in a
    new bushing.

    You can swap the spring without the shock in the back by dropping the
    entire shock/spring cartridge and lower control arm as a unit. Then just
    leave the shock attached to the arm and remove/replace the spring.
     
    Dufus Systems, Feb 21, 2006
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