mc2 1.8vti aerodeck front shock replacement

[mc2hammer]

about to replace front shocks on my aerodeck 1.8vti. looking at the haynes manual, there appear to be quite a few parts in the strut assembly, was hoping to retain as much as poss, but are any of these likely to need replacing also, as well as the damper ? 

will inspect before replacement and replace any that are not re-usable, but would be useful to know in advance any parts that are likely to be shot given the age and mileage. so I can get these on order, or at least locate a source for a possible replacement. 

I have had both struts out before to change the top BJs, all appeared ok then, but could be a different story when I disassemble the strut....

I guess a honda diagram of the strut assembly plus part numbers would be useful, will see if I can find online, unless someone has to hand ? 

cheers for reading folks

[dr_broon]

Diagram and parts numbers all here dude

 

https://www.parts-honda.uk/honda-cars/CIVIC-AERODECK/1999/VTI/STEERING-BRAKE-SUSPENSION/FRONT-SHOCK-ABSORBER/17S1E01/B__2800/4/8427

 

Rubber mounts are probably worth doing

 

Don't forget mgzs / rover compatibility for suspension if you don't have any joy using honda part numbers

[mc2hammer]

thanks Simon 👍

yes looking at the rubber parts, found the parts for the top e.g. Items 9 & 6 , struggling with the bump stop ATM, Item 11, PN 51722-st3-e01. 

 

[Dave]

Try cox honda (think it's cox honda!) as they are usually good for spares.

[mc2hammer]

yes already tried them thanks Dave. They are very good and helpful. Item 6 is available from them/ Honda UK  but that is all. you can get the same parts in a top mount kit, from various aftermarket manufacturers

 

In the US you can get full strut assemblies e.g. from KYB (these are also the brand of shocks I have bought) which would make life easy, no spring compressors required, but not available over here it seems. Pity. 

So looks like I'll be disassembling the strut as planned using a compressor, hope the set I have got is up to the job. ? not looking forward to that part. 

would be interested to know what other people have used parts and tool wise. 

coilovers of course another option but dont want to go down the adjustable ride/height route, wanted to keep it stock. and  would be more expensive. looks like H&R for example do a nice set but v pricey !

 

 

[Dave]

There's been a few restorations on here mate, Roverjoe is halfway through a mammoth resto of his mb6 so might be worth giving him a shout. I think as time goes on, we will get more parts listed new for ours courtesy of the MG version of ours. Interest in them has gone up and they get accepted by the MG owners club now so fingers crossed they start manufacturing parts for those that we can use on our civics.