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Old 03-15-2007, 09:47 PM
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hi, im new so i will make my question fast and as straight foward as possible

I have a 96 Teg LS Stock. I have Type R springs (so i am told) also I have a Type R rear Lower control arms and a Type R rear strut/sway (not sure on the terminology) with bushing and mounts .

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I will like to buy Shocks for this car, Koni Sport (yellow).
so do i buy Koni Yellow LS front and Rear

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Do i buy Koni Yellow LS fronts and Koni Yellow Type R rear Shocks because of the Type R rear LCA?

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Front Suspension
Koni 8041-1152 = all 94-01 integras RS, LS ,GS, GSR, and Type R

Rear Suspension

Koni 8041-1153 = all 94-01 integras RS, LS ,GS, GSR, (standard lower control arm)
Koni 8041-1164 = Type R only (for use with Type R rear lower control arm)
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if you can get a pic of your rear suspension post it up. get a shot of where the strut bolts to the control arm. that's the easiest way to tell.
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Depends on if you have the Type R rear lower control arms. If you have the Type R struts in the rear, that means you do.
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You guys aren't reading/answering his question.

Originally Posted by templar1984
Do i buy Koni Yellow LS fronts and Koni Yellow Type R rear Shocks because of the Type R rear LCA?
David - you have a choice:

If you wish to use the Type-R lower control arms, you should order the Type-R shocks, which is Koni part number 8041-1164.

If you wish to use your stock lower control arms, you should order the non-R shocks, which is Koni part number 8041-1153.

It all depends on which set-up you want to use - the stock control arms or the Type-R control arms. Either way, you have both sets of control arms at your disposal, so you could choose either route.

Originally Posted by templar1984
Type R rear strut/sway (not sure on the terminology)
Sounds like the rear sway bar. This attaches to the rear lower control arms and the rear subframe. A strut bar attaches to the top of the shock towers within your trunk area. If you are installing a Type-R rear sway bar, make sure you use a subframe reinforcement kit - this will properly install the sway bar and also ensure your subframe will not rip-out.

As for the springs themselves, do a check on Team-Integra - I remember seeing an article there about this. The springs should have three different colour markings on them (I don't know them off-hand) and these marking will indicate which springs you have. Also, you should be able to tell by the thickness of the coils compared to your stock springs.
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Ok, to clearify more (if there is anything left to clerify) Yes i do have both
(96LS and Type R) rear lower control arms. so with the help you have given me i will buy the LS 96 fronts and the Type R rears. Thank YOU ALL!!!
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R all around. Only the rears are different.
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