Spoon Springs Install DIY

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We've swapped the springs out a few times already so we just wanted to share the method that is quickest for us. Total time for the front is about 1 hour and rear is 10 minutes.

Front

1. Remove undertray (to access lower arm bolts connected to the subframe)
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6053.JPG


2. Disconnect the swaybar end link side that attached to the strut on BOTH sides of the car by removing the nut. This prevents the suspension from binding when dropping the strut. Pull the link out of the strut.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6044.JPG


3. Disconnect damper electrical connector (pry the tab up in the gap).
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6034.JPG


4. Remove the bracket holding the connector line and brake line.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6041.JPG


5. Disconnect ride height sensor bracket that connects to the lower arm.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6002-2


6. Disconnect the front suspension link. (behind plastic brake air guide)
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6002.JPG


7. Remove the bolts that hold the front lower arm to the subframe. (3 bolts)
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6029.JPG


8. Remove the two pinch bolts holding the bottom of the strut
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_5998.JPG


9. Remove the nuts on the top of the strut to the body.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_5981.JPG


10. At this time you can pull off the locating tab in order to get some extra camber in the front.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_5987.JPG


11. Pull the lower arm out of subframe and be careful not to pull the driveshaft out. At this time the whole assembly should be loose and provide enough clearance to wiggle the strut out. (Sorry no proper picture here)
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6008.JPG


12. Use spring compressors to compress the spring and take the top nut off holding the hat.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_5993.JPG


13. Cut off one section the bump stop.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_5995.JPG


14. Transfer over the rubber bases and take note of how it slots onto the spring and bottom perch.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_9913.JPG


15. Compress the spring and install it on the strut. Make sure all the rubber pieces are correctly positioned as they tend to shift during assembly.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_9917.JPG


16. Reinstall onto the car in reverse order.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_9929.JPG


Rear

1. Remove the bolt holding the swaybar link to the lower arm.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6061.JPG


2. Remove the bolt holding the lower arm to the knuckle.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6068.JPG


3. Pull the lower arm down and the spring should fall out.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6067.JPG


4. Transfer over the rubber perches and take make sure the tabs are aligned when reinstalling.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_9932.JPG


5. Put a floor jack under the lower arm and raise it until the bolt holes line up.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6067 (2).JPG


6. Reinstall the two bolts.
Honda Civic 10th gen Spoon Springs Install DIY IMG_6068 (2).JPG
 
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Great write up!
 

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Are those Front springs also the stock Type-r ones?Looks like those are progressive from the factory already .
 


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That’s a great write-up for tech-docs!
Would like to see how the ride hidth settles at; pictures of the FK8 after the installation?
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Thank you for the write up Spoon Sports / Go Tuning!:thumbsup:
 


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looks like spoon springs=more saggy butt
Eibach and Spoon are the same height down to 1/16th-inch. Swift would be lower than both Spoon and Eibach and also stiffer. So in essence the drop is the same for Eibach and Spoon
 
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How does it ride / handle compared to the Eibachs? Thanks.
Spoon are more compliant than Eibach but doesn't sacrifice roll resistance. Through the corners the Spoon springs do a better job absorbing bumps and stays well planted. Eibach are a little stiffer than Spoon but you get sharper steering response but the tradeoff is a little harsher ride.
 

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Eibach and Spoon are the same height. Front is identical down to 1/16th-inch. The Spoon rear is a tiny bit lower than Eibach making the wheel gaps equal front and rear whereas Eibach had a slightly larger gap in the rear than the front. Swift would be lower than both Spoon and Eibach and also stiffer. I don't think you could see a 1/16" difference with the eye so in essence the drop is the same for Eibach and Spoon
true, I noticed it with prokit also...reminds me of the days of my 2005 STi when it was reallllly saggy in the rear :D
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