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1996 Civic Hatchback

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Suspension

Suspension install. Skunk2 sport shocks, coilovers, and camber kit.

Date: 03/23/2008
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Skunk2 camber kit.

Date: 03/19/2008
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Skunk2 coilovers.

Date: 03/20/2008
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Find the right sized o-rings so sleeve fits tight. I had to put tape on the strut, then o-ring, then a layer of tape again. The other o-rings provided were way too big.

Date: 03/21/2008
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2nd layer of duct tape over the o-rings.

Date: 03/21/2008
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A little WD40 to help slide the coilover sleeve onto the strut.

Date: 03/21/2008
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And it's on nice and snug.

Date: 03/21/2008
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Per Skunk2 install recommendations I hacked the lower spring perch to allow for more coilover adjustability. A hacksaw will do the job, careful not to cut into the shock body!

Date: 03/21/2008
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I used a little paint primer and black paint to cover the bare metal on the perch to prevent rust. Probably not necessary but I did it anyways. As you can see here the sleeve is installed, I just had to use a pair of the largest o-rings and 1 layer of duc

Date: 03/23/2008
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Car going under the knife...for more then 1 upgrade.

Date: 03/29/2008
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Stock.

Date: 03/29/2008
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Stock.

Date: 03/29/2008
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Date: 03/29/2008
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Date: 03/29/2008
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Rear shock put together and in place.

Date: 03/29/2008
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Side by side of the stock unit and aftermarket Skunk2 setup.

Date: 03/29/2008
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Date: 03/29/2008
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Upper arm coming out to be replaced by the Skunk2 arm.

Date: 03/29/2008
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Date: 03/29/2008
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Date: 03/29/2008
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Skunk2 camber arm in place.

Date: 03/29/2008
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Date: 03/29/2008
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Date: 03/29/2008
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Installed my SS brake lines finally that have been laying around for months.

Date: 03/29/2008
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Finished the front.

Date: 03/29/2008
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Initial ride height after suspension install, little too low for my taste.

Date: 03/29/2008
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