Civic Hatch coilovers on my Ae86

[etxxz]

Hey all, i saw this early 90s civic HB with coilovers in a junkyard and was wondering if i could use those things on my 86...i dont know much, but i have installed springs before.

I mean, both cars are have similar sized shocks in front and rear (coilovers could get adjusted around 4inches) and both cars are relatively as heavy. What do you think?

[1985rollasr5]

i just put coilovers off a escort on my 86 i had to do alittle work and welding but they r on there.

[etxxz]

escort?? coming back from the junkard. Those springs were way too small, i coulve never put those on my 86...guess i'll be sticking to ebay springs...i just need some suspension to help me slide

[micro214_kp61]

i've heard about this coilover swap b4. but i think you need to weld stuff for the rears to work. my buddy did a coilover from a civic into a starlet and it works like a charm. btw, he's using AE86 front and rearend parts.

[etxxz]

i got no welding skills nor a welder nor a friend with a welder and the junkyard guy wanted $400 for those bitches...WTF's up his ***...so no hb coilover for me

[Flashmn]

Pal of mine has ford sierra springs on his DX corolla

[toyd1drifter]

you need to check out this thread if you're trying to do a hybrid suspension swap! i saw this and couldent beleive what is was seeing its so easy and it takes care of a few 86 suspension, turn radius issues at the same time! Check it out and let me know what you think!

[Donald]

Originally Posted by toyd1drifter

you need to check out this thread if you're trying to do a hybrid suspension swap! i saw this and couldent beleive what is was seeing its so easy and it takes care of a few 86 suspension, turn radius issues at the same time! Check it out and let me know what you think!

Thread???

[toyd1drifter]

Originally Posted by Donald

Thread???

SHIT!! sorry here's the link.....

http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/fo...php/t7089.html

Guess I should have been paying attention!

[fistofmeat]

don't they make coilovers for the 86? im assuming that ur asking because the ones from a honda can be obtained cheaper, but if not, the cost of getting them, then welding/modifying them is probably gonna come close to what it would cost you to buy new coilovers made for the 86.

[touringcamry]

This thread is from Jan 2005. I'm pretty sure the OP's problem is resolved.

[etxxz]

thanks for all the help guys...CIVIC coilovers do fit on a custom welded perch, but there will be a tiny spacing between the strut and the sleeve with can be fixed with o-rings..not recommended, get paradiseracing.....now kill the thread jeje ty.