Lowering 1997 Odyssey - HondaClub.com

SPElectronics · 07-22-2008, 04:33 PM

Anyone know of a good source for lowering springs for the 1997 Odyssey? It seems lowering kits are few and far between on these. I found a couple, but thought I'd get some more opinions before I jump at anything.

I was hoping they were the same springs basically as my 1994 Accord, because I have a spare set of Eibachs that I'd like to put to use. I'd rather not heat or cut the factory springs, but also don't want to spend $400-600 on this thing. I put enough into my Accord, the van is just a new cheap daily driver that I want to look a little better overall.

Thanks for any input you have.

**dre5491** · 07-22-2008, 10:16 PM

I don't think the Accord springs would be strong enough for the Odyssey.. The suspension is not something that I would go cheap on for any car. It can make the car ride like crap also make the tires wear a lot faster if your not careful.

SPElectronics · 07-22-2008, 10:43 PM

I'm not sure how much heavier the van is, but it's got to be a little bit since it has the third row and a little more metal and glass. It could be an advantage in the end, by lowering it slightly more than normal though.

I figured since the old odysseys are based on the accord chassis, I might get lucky. The eibachs are so darn stiff anyway, it might be ok with the extra weight, but I have a feeling they aren't the same (it wouldn't be right if I had anything go my way like that).

Hopefully someone can point me to a good source for some springs though. I only found a set of H&R sport springs for $341, or a set of Tein adjustable coilovers for $608, both of which seem a bit high for this particular project. I guess I've become cheap in my growing years.

**dre5491** · 07-23-2008, 06:54 AM

Those honestly aren't that bad prices for those. I know coilovers can cost you over $1000 sometimes.

marcos · 07-23-2008, 02:36 PM

well if you want to go cheap you could always give Ebay a try?
who know maybe you'll get lucky and they might have some springs for ya

SPElectronics · 07-23-2008, 02:44 PM

Yeah, eBay was one of the first places I looked, along with a google search. I expected TONS of options for this 1st gen Ody, but didn't find nearly as much as I hoped for. Nothing on eBay right now for springs unfortunately. I might have to splurge and get the H&R set for $350, but I hoped to find something for less money since this is a "spare" vehicle basically.

The hunt continues.

marcos · 07-23-2008, 03:00 PM

well if you dont want to waste the cash
then I would say wait and see if something else comes up

SPElectronics · 07-23-2008, 03:15 PM

Yep, I can wait a bit. It would be nice to do it sooner, but I can keep looking until something pops up. I might experiment with my Eibachs just to see what they do. They're just sitting here doing nothing anyway.

marcos · 07-23-2008, 03:21 PM

well you dont loose anything that way right
go for it put them on and see if it works out
you have nothing to loose

but you do know how to put them on right?

caligirl2k · 07-23-2008, 04:27 PM

Yeah go for it.

07-22-2008, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
SPElectronics Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona United States Posts: 24	Lowering 1997 Odyssey Anyone know of a good source for lowering springs for the 1997 Odyssey? It seems lowering kits are few and far between on these. I found a couple, but thought I'd get some more opinions before I jump at anything. I was hoping they were the same springs basically as my 1994 Accord, because I have a spare set of Eibachs that I'd like to put to use. I'd rather not heat or cut the factory springs, but also don't want to spend $400-600 on this thing. I put enough into my Accord, the van is just a new cheap daily driver that I want to look a little better overall. Thanks for any input you have.

07-22-2008, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
dre5491 Thats what she said... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mason, Ohio United States Posts: 2,167	I don't think the Accord springs would be strong enough for the Odyssey.. The suspension is not something that I would go cheap on for any car. It can make the car ride like crap also make the tires wear a lot faster if your not careful. __________________ The Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dre5491 Xboxlive Gamertag: dre5491 <-ADD IT!!!!!!! 94' Honda Accord- Sold 98' Dodge Dakota- Sold 98' Eagle Talon Tsi- F/T for 99-00 Civic Si or Integra Project- Honda Soon to Come.

07-23-2008, 06:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
dre5491 Thats what she said... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mason, Ohio United States Posts: 2,167	Those honestly aren't that bad prices for those. I know coilovers can cost you over $1000 sometimes. __________________ The Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dre5491 Xboxlive Gamertag: dre5491 <-ADD IT!!!!!!! 94' Honda Accord- Sold 98' Dodge Dakota- Sold 98' Eagle Talon Tsi- F/T for 99-00 Civic Si or Integra Project- Honda Soon to Come.

07-23-2008, 04:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
caligirl2k July ROTM Winner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pasadena, California United States Posts: 410	Yeah go for it. __________________

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07-22-2008, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPElectronics Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona United States Posts: 24	I'm not sure how much heavier the van is, but it's got to be a little bit since it has the third row and a little more metal and glass. It could be an advantage in the end, by lowering it slightly more than normal though. I figured since the old odysseys are based on the accord chassis, I might get lucky. The eibachs are so darn stiff anyway, it might be ok with the extra weight, but I have a feeling they aren't the same (it wouldn't be right if I had anything go my way like that). Hopefully someone can point me to a good source for some springs though. I only found a set of H&R sport springs for $341, or a set of Tein adjustable coilovers for $608, both of which seem a bit high for this particular project. I guess I've become cheap in my growing years.

07-23-2008, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
marcos oh **** honda!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lincoln, Nebraska United States Posts: 588	well if you want to go cheap you could always give Ebay a try? who know maybe you'll get lucky and they might have some springs for ya

07-23-2008, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
SPElectronics Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona United States Posts: 24	Yeah, eBay was one of the first places I looked, along with a google search. I expected TONS of options for this 1st gen Ody, but didn't find nearly as much as I hoped for. Nothing on eBay right now for springs unfortunately. I might have to splurge and get the H&R set for $350, but I hoped to find something for less money since this is a "spare" vehicle basically. The hunt continues.

07-23-2008, 03:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
marcos oh **** honda!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lincoln, Nebraska United States Posts: 588	well if you dont want to waste the cash then I would say wait and see if something else comes up

07-23-2008, 03:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
SPElectronics Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona United States Posts: 24	Yep, I can wait a bit. It would be nice to do it sooner, but I can keep looking until something pops up. I might experiment with my Eibachs just to see what they do. They're just sitting here doing nothing anyway.

07-23-2008, 03:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
marcos oh **** honda!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lincoln, Nebraska United States Posts: 588	well you dont loose anything that way right go for it put them on and see if it works out you have nothing to loose but you do know how to put them on right?