Coilovers or Springs????? - HondaClub.com

Ch@rles1961 · 11-20-2006, 03:02 PM

I have a 91 Accord that was lowered with coilovers. I had to replace the upper control arms three times in two years with a need for a 4th time! Will springs cause less stress on the upper control arms than coilovers? Or is this an inherent problem with lowering the car? Is there a company that sell HEAVY DUTY upper control arms that will last longer than a few months? I tried several that claim "heavy duty" status! Please help as I would hate to restore the car to stock heights! Thanks, Charles

AP1fun · 11-20-2006, 06:35 PM

I think your probably using coil over springs and not full coil overs. You will need special shocks to actually make your suspenstion work correctly and probably help much of the stress to your control arms. Try to Google upper control arms for the Accord.

nasty95accord · 12-11-2006, 12:37 PM

I have a 95 Accord and I'm looking to lower it. What coil over combo do you recommend?

**TJ213** · 12-11-2006, 02:21 PM

If you are looking for a stock type ride, then maybe go with tanabe, otherwise Tein FTW.

AP1fun · 12-11-2006, 03:45 PM

Tein holds this very good name with all thing suspension. Eibach might make ground control coil overs for your car. Koni is another reputable brand. So many good companies. Do some looking around and post the companies who make a kit for your application and we can further assist you from that point.

chippychip · 01-26-2007, 08:05 PM

How difficult is it to lower my 93 accord?i have a set of coilovers.What tools do i need to accomplish it correctly?whats the easiest way to go about doing it?(other than bringing it to a garage)looking for some tips.

Markham · 04-13-2007, 07:49 PM

I have 1994 Accord Ex-r ( Ex in America). I planning on going with Tein SS, they have great range of settings and are a quality product. Check them out they might meet your needs.

11-20-2006, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ch@rles1961 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	Coilovers or Springs????? I have a 91 Accord that was lowered with coilovers. I had to replace the upper control arms three times in two years with a need for a 4th time! Will springs cause less stress on the upper control arms than coilovers? Or is this an inherent problem with lowering the car? Is there a company that sell HEAVY DUTY upper control arms that will last longer than a few months? I tried several that claim "heavy duty" status! Please help as I would hate to restore the car to stock heights! Thanks, Charles Last edited by admin; 11-20-2006 at 03:16 PM.

11-20-2006, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
AP1fun I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama United States Posts: 683	I think your probably using coil over springs and not full coil overs. You will need special shocks to actually make your suspenstion work correctly and probably help much of the stress to your control arms. Try to Google upper control arms for the Accord. __________________ [/quote]

12-11-2006, 02:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
TJ213 I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 1,636	If you are looking for a stock type ride, then maybe go with tanabe, otherwise Tein FTW. __________________ Comma Club Member #1

12-11-2006, 03:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
AP1fun I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama United States Posts: 683	Tein holds this very good name with all thing suspension. Eibach might make ground control coil overs for your car. Koni is another reputable brand. So many good companies. Do some looking around and post the companies who make a kit for your application and we can further assist you from that point. __________________ [/quote]

01-26-2007, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
chippychip Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	How difficult is it to lower my 93 accord?i have a set of coilovers.What tools do i need to accomplish it correctly?whats the easiest way to go about doing it?(other than bringing it to a garage)looking for some tips. __________________ chip93acc Last edited by chippychip; 01-26-2007 at 08:12 PM.

12-11-2006, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
nasty95accord Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancaster, Texas United States Posts: 3	I have a 95 Accord and I'm looking to lower it. What coil over combo do you recommend?

04-13-2007, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Markham Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 8	I have 1994 Accord Ex-r ( Ex in America). I planning on going with Tein SS, they have great range of settings and are a quality product. Check them out they might meet your needs.

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