dc suspension on ek

[dmatt]

I totaled my gsr and recently picked up a 96 civic coupe and wanna save a little bit of money by putting dc suspension on the ek. Jus wondering if its possible or do I jus gotta get new stuff? Also will the exhaust fit??

 

[JohnS.]

The fronts will work. Rear's will not. If you have the "eye" shocks ("EK" rear shocks are forked at the bottom), you can get Function 7 LCA's specifically made for this swap. But I'm pretty sure that's only on the Type Argh. If you have the fork style shocks, you'll need to grind down the bushings since the "EK" forks are skinnier. Also, the rear shocks are shorter on the EG/DC so take that into account.

 

[dmatt]

Are the rear lca from the dc not compatible with the ek chasis? Or will I run into a fitment problem with the subframe and/or trailing arm?

 

[JohnS.]

You don't need to swap over the LCA's as long as you have the fork type shocks. I believe the shocks are just shorter. Also, I forgot to mention I think the bolting placements are a touch different as well. Everything should work (as long as it's the fork type shock mount and not eye type), it's just a little different.

 

[dmatt]

I understand I don't NEED to but is it possible?

 

[TigBitties]

what coils?

skunk2 pro s atleast are all same for eg, dc, ek. just for ek you have to use washers in the rear to fit the lcas correctly

 

[JohnS.]

I understand I don't NEED to but is it possible?

I'm not sure about that. I might be inclined to say yes considering rear trailing arms off DC's can be used as a rear disc swap on an "EK". But again, I'm not certain.

 

[dmatt]

KYB shocks with skunk2 springs and lca's and asr rear subframe brace