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Lowering Springs on Stock Struts

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    Lowering Springs on Stock Struts



    Hey guys! This is my first time posting on here. I recently purchased megan racing lowering springs for my 1991 honda accord. I thought everything would go smoothly, yet it turns out using my lowering springs made specifically for this car are a problem. After installing all 4 lowering springs on the stock struts, I noticed some banging and clanging when hitting bumps. It happens with both up and down motion. Upon further inspection under the hood, my strut went completely out of place and shifted! I re adjusted and made sure it was seated right, and it was. Hour later the other side did the same thing! I’m totally lost and i’m fairly sure everything was installed correctly. Even made sure top spacers were in so that it wouldn’t shift yet it still did.
    Anyways my car with only 80k miles seems ruined, and i’m afraid I can’t drive it cus it continues to shift and make noise. Is any one experienced with lowering springs on stock struts? should I just save and get coils? I’m lost!
    Lowering Springs for Honda Accord 90-97
    https://meganracing.com
    Lowering Springs for Honda Accord 90-97
    Tags: lowering springs, stock suspension, struts, suspension, suspension spring shocks
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    Welcome to the forum!

    What do you mean "shifting"? what's moving? pics?
    if assembled correctly the spring and shock should basically never be able to go anywhere, as the top of the shock is captive in the top hat bushings.

    the problem with lowering springs is if they're *too* lowered, and you don't get enough preload on the spring, they can hop out of the top hat on a strong rebound where they reach full extension. the spring requires a sufficient preload to stay seated in the top hat. is that what's happening? did you have to compress the springs much to install the top hats or was it a drop into place and bolt?

    really the *right* option is to get shocks with shorter shafts designed for lowered springs, or coilovers... but, i think your setup should work otherwise. I've unfortunately not touched lowering anything before... and probably won't.

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      #3
      Like I said on Reddit. Please post pictures of how the strut and spring is assembled. That will help us help you more.
      ~Nick~
      FSAE (F Series Accord Enthusiasts) ..."A dying breed thats taking it to the next level" Lucky #13
      MR Thread:http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...ight=Grumpys93

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        #4
        It looks like your bushings are not installed properly or are the wrong ones. As the entire top of the shock should be retained in the top hat. Clearly it's popping out and your shock isn't even functioning properly.
        MRT: 1993 Honda Accord SE Coupe (Lola)

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