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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 03:34 AM
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Planning on putting skunk2 lowering springs on my accord. The springs are for 1990-1997 honda accord. I have a v6 which is a bit heavier then then 4cylinder. Can I still put these springs on? Im new to this kind of thing so I need help.
 
Old Jul 4, 2014 | 07:58 AM
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Hard to say with aftermarket/"performance" items.

Can you contact the maker and ask them?
 
Old Jul 4, 2014 | 09:31 PM
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Just received an email and nope they wont fit. What a bummer! That means Ill have to sell these and buy new ones for a v6, they cost $200.
 
Old Jul 5, 2014 | 06:05 AM
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Are you wanting to lower the car or just get new springs and struts?
 
Old Jul 6, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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I want to lower it a couple inches. Stock ride height isnt attractive.
 
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Cd5 Have you ever thought about going to a set of 4 coil-overs? They are adjustable from 0" to 4". ?

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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 05:29 PM
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Suspension is one thing I don't want to "cheap out on" - however a set of front OE springs from a four cyl will get you "some" drop just because of the weight.....however the unknown is the "rate" of those springs. Meaning at rest you wll have a drop, however as they travel, well things could go bad quickly.

The rear should not be an issue.

The 5th gen v6's are kind of an odd ball - not many around - so support for them is limited.
 
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I wouldn't put 4-cyl springs into a V-6 car. It'll drop a bit, but then they'll be too soft. You need higher spring rate to avoid bottoming the car all the time.
 
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Jim is absolutely correct..
 
Old Jul 29, 2014 | 12:19 AM
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B&G Lowering Springs 95-97 Accord V6 28.1.052 are the only springs I could find for my car. Theyre 240 bucks and say they only give a 1.6" drop in the front/rear. Not sure of the spring rate, sent an e-mail to ask. Spring rate for the skunk2 4cyl lowering springs are 591.05.1630
 

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