# lowering honda civic

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**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [June 30, 2008, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowering-honda-civic/198324 "2008-06-30T19:39:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 2, 2008, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lowering-honda-civic/198324/8 "2008-07-02T05:52:22Z")

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> [@FS 2005 Kawasaki ninja ZX-6rr \*new pics\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-2005-kawasaki-ninja-zx-6rr-new-pics/36351/18):
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> heres another forum dork with bad advice…let someone else who knows do it for the first time…for #1 safty…and #2 to protect your investment from mistakes…we all start somewhere…relax…watch them do it so you get familair with the procedure…and next project you will have the knowhow and the understanding…and yes…there is a risk of injury…remember…springs are under load…good luck…keep us posted

lol, i’ve had the front and rear (torsion bar so no big deal) off of my vw 3 times as I changed various components (springs, shocks, strut tower bushings and bearings), as well as a full suspension change on a prelude and a focus. I may not have given the best advice but come on, spring compressors? I mean if you or the OP can’t figure out spring compressors you probably shouldn’t be working on a car.

To the OP, check on other forums like honda-tech as I’m sure there is a super in-depth write up with good pictures and everything. Print the info out, get the tools you need, take your time, and have fun. Try not to schedule the swap for when you need the car. Like if you only have a 3 hour window and it seems it “should” only take 2 hours, block the whole day and try to have someone around who can run you out for parts or whatever should you break a bolt. Buy PB blaster and let that stuff soak overnight. Make sure the car is properly supported on jack stands and is really stable.

Try to get the spring compressors about 180\* apart on the spring. Make sure the little lock is engaged (there should be 4 total, one on the top and bottom of each spring), and take it a little slow when compressing the spring, alternating the compressors.

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