Type R Shocks With Skunk2 Coilovers

[22crazy]

is this a good setup.....i can get the type r suspension, and i was wondering if i could use the type r shocks with skunk2 coilovers. thanx

 

[vtecsir1]

yeah but you have to change the rear control arms, i hear that stock itr shocks are like a koni shock

 

[chris]

on which car? for eg/dc2 u need to change the rear lca. a very good shock shock tho.

 

[22crazy]

its a 96 ek civic hatch....i can get the whole suspension from a type r, including type r lower control arm...so put the type r lca and use the type r shocks wit sum skunk2 coilovers

 

[chris]

the rear wont work. u need civic type R (EK9) rear shocks.

 

[mwasnp]

Umm I believe you are mistaken. The ITR Shocks should work if you have it the itr lower control arms.

 

[vtecsir1]

Originally posted by mwasnp@Feb 17 2003, 05:10 PM
Umm I believe you are mistaken. The ITR Shocks should work if you have it the itr lower control arms.

i agree

 

[pills_PMD]

i trust chris.. he's had more suspension setups than i have had exhaust systems and intakes combined.

 

[chris]

the shocks will "fit" but wont fit properly. ur suspension geometry will get thrown off if u use the ITR LCA and shock on an EK

 

[chet]

ctr lower control arms are a different length compared to itr control arms. 6th gen civics have longer control arms, so whoever said you need ctr lca's is correct.

go with aftermarket koni's...its a better setup.

 

[22crazy]

well i wanted to do 5 lug convo.....will itr suspension (plus koni's) fit the ek model

 

[chris]

if u just want 5 lug u dont need to change the shocks out. just replace the brake system (front knuckles and rear trailing arms).

 

[22crazy]

thanx