Honda Civic Lowering Springs by Generation (2026 Guide)

Honda Civic lowering springs are built for one generation at a time, so the first step is matching your chassis code (EF, EG, EK, ES, FA, FB, FC, FE and so on), then your trim. Most kits drop a Civic about 0.75 to 2 inches, and Si and Type R models often need their own set.

Most Civic lowering springs on our store cost $140 to $229 a set, from Godspeed, Megan Racing and BLOX Racing. You can see every kit in our Honda Civic lowering springs collection, or browse Civic coilovers and suspension if you want adjustable height.

How lowering springs work on a Civic

A lowering spring is shorter than the factory spring and usually a little stiffer. It sits on your stock strut or shock, so the car rides lower without changing anything else. The stiffer rate keeps the car from bottoming out now that it has less travel before the bump stop.

Civic suspension changed a lot over the years. The 1988 to 2000 cars use double wishbone front suspension. The seventh generation (2001 to 2005) dropped the front double wishbone for MacPherson struts, and every Civic since uses struts up front. That is one reason springs from one generation will not fit another: the spring length, perches and car weight all change.

If you want to understand how stiffness affects ride, read spring rate explained or try the spring rate calculator.

Find your Civic generation

Use this table to find your chassis code, then pick springs listed for it. The drop figures are the ones each brand puts in the product title. Where a brand does not list a figure, we leave it blank.

Years	Generation	Chassis codes	Springs we list
1988 to 1991	4th	EF (also ED, EE)	Megan Racing, $189, listed 44.45 mm drop
1992 to 1995	5th	EG, EH, EJ	Megan Racing 1992 to 2000 set (also fits 1994 to 2001 Integra), $219
1996 to 2000	6th	EK, EJ, EM1 (Si coupe)	Same Megan Racing 1992 to 2000 set, $219
2001 to 2005	7th	ES (sedan), EM2 (coupe), EP3 (2002 to 2005 Si hatch)	Megan Racing base car, $189 (38.1 mm front, 44.45 mm rear); Megan Racing Si, $189 (50.8 mm); Godspeed Traction-S EP3, $140
2006 to 2011	8th	FA (sedan), FG (coupe)	Godspeed Traction-S, $180; Megan Racing Si, $209 (38.1 mm)
2012 to 2015	9th	FB (sedan), FG (coupe)	Godspeed Traction-S, $180; Megan Racing, $209
2016 to 2021	10th	FC (sedan, coupe), FK (hatch), FK8 (2017 to 2021 Type R)	Godspeed Traction-S, $180; BLOX Racing (base and Si, not Type R), $200; Megan Racing, $209; Megan Racing Type R, $229 (20 mm front, 19 mm rear)
2022 and newer	11th	FE (sedan, Si), FL (hatch), FL5 (Type R)	Megan Racing, $229 (25 mm front, 19 mm rear)

Not sure which code you have? The year and body style usually settle it. The two cases that trip people up are the 2002 to 2005 Si, which is the EP3 hatchback and not the sedan, and the FG code, which Honda used for the coupe in both the 8th and 9th generations. Always match the years in the product title as well as the code.

Si, Type R and hatchback differences

Inside one generation, trims can still need different springs. Si models can use different dampers or carry different weight, which is why Megan Racing lists separate Si sets for the 2002 to 2005 and 2006 to 2011 cars. The FK8 Type R uses its own suspension setup, so its springs are a separate part. BLOX Racing lists its 2016 and newer kit for the coupe and sedan, base and Si, and says plainly that it excludes the Type R.

For the 11th generation, we currently list springs for the standard car. We do not have a spring kit listed for the FL5 Type R, so if you have one, look at coilovers instead.

Lowering springs vs coilovers on a Civic

Springs are the cheapest way to lower a Civic, and they keep a ride that feels close to stock. Coilovers cost more but let you set the height yourself and usually add damping adjustment. Here is how they compare on our store.

Option	Price on our store	Height	Best for
Lowering springs	$140 to $229	Fixed drop	Daily drivers with healthy stock struts
Street coilovers (Megan Racing, BLOX Racing, Godspeed)	About $750 to $1,049	Adjustable	Owners who want to pick their height and stiffen the car
Fully adjustable and multi-way kits (BLOX Racing Plus, Godspeed MAXX)	About $1,160 to $2,400	Adjustable	Track days, autocross and serious builds

A good rule: if your struts are original and the car has high miles, price springs plus new struts against a coilover kit before you decide. For the full breakdown, read coilovers vs lowering springs and how much it costs to lower a car.

How to choose Civic lowering springs

• Match the code and trim first. A 2016 sedan, a 2017 Si and a 2017 Type R can all need different parts.
• Pick the drop you can live with. About 1 inch keeps the car friendly on driveways. Close to 2 inches looks lower but raises the odds of scraping and tire rub.
• Check your wheels. Wider wheels with low offset can rub once the car sits lower. Run your numbers through the ride height and wheel fitment calculator and the wheel offset calculator, or read wheel offset on a lowered car.
• Look at your struts. Lowering springs on worn struts make the car bounce, and the struts wear out faster.

Install time and difficulty

Swapping springs means pulling each strut or shock, compressing the spring, and moving the top mount and hardware to the new spring. With hand tools, a floor jack and a proper spring compressor, plan on most of a day at home if it is your first time. A shop with a lift and a strut compressor usually does it much faster.

The spring compressor is the part to take seriously. A compressed spring stores a lot of energy, so use a quality tool or let a shop handle that step. Many owners save time by buying complete strut assemblies or coilovers instead.

What else you'll need

• An alignment. Lowering adds negative camber and changes toe. Drive a few days so the springs settle, then get it aligned. Toe out of spec is what wears tires fastest.
• Rear camber arms if you go low. Civics gain rear camber as they drop, and stock arms have no adjustment. Godspeed lists adjustable rear arms for the 2016 to 2021 FC and FK and the 2006 to 2015 FA, FG and FB. See all alignment and camber kits.
• Front camber correction on newer cars. The Whiteline KCA468 front camber adjuster ($166.39) is listed for 10th-gen FC and FK cars.
• Struts, if yours are tired. Doing them at the same time saves paying for labor and an alignment twice.

What it costs to lower a Civic

For a typical job, budget the spring set ($140 to $229 on our store), an alignment at your local shop's rate, and labor if you are not doing it yourself. Add camber arms ($200 to $280 for the Godspeed rear arms above) if you plan to sit near the bottom of the drop range or your alignment shop cannot get rear camber back in spec.

Common mistakes

• Buying by year alone. The FG code and the 2002 to 2005 Si catch a lot of people out.
• Putting non-Type R springs on a Type R. They are different parts.
• Skipping the alignment. The car may feel fine, but toe out of spec wears the inside edges of your tires quickly.
• Expecting the exact listed drop. Real drop depends on your car's condition, options and how worn the old springs were.

Our picks

• BLOX Racing lowering springs, 2016 and newer coupe and sedan, $200. A good fit for a 10th-gen base car or Si that you drive every day.
• Megan Racing 2022 and newer Civic springs, $229. A mild 25 mm front, 19 mm rear drop for an 11th-gen owner who wants a cleaner stance without scraping.
• Megan Racing FK8 Type R springs, $229. For Type R owners who want to close the wheel gap a little and keep the factory dampers.
• Godspeed Traction-S for the 2006 to 2011 FG and FA, $180. The budget pick for an 8th-gen coupe or sedan.
• Megan Racing 2002 to 2005 Si springs, $189. For EP3 owners who want a bigger 50.8 mm drop.
• Megan Racing 2001 to 2005 Civic springs, $189. For the 7th-gen sedan or coupe.

FAQ

How much do lowering springs lower a Honda Civic?

Most kits we list drop a Civic about 19 mm to 50.8 mm (roughly 0.75 to 2 inches), depending on brand and generation. The listed number is a guide, and your real drop depends on your car's condition.

Do Civic lowering springs from one generation fit another?

Usually not. Spring length, perches, strut design and weight change between generations, so buy springs listed for your chassis code and years.

Do I need new shocks with lowering springs?

Not always. Mild drops work on healthy factory struts, but if yours are worn, replace them at the same time for a better ride and to avoid paying for labor twice.

Do I need an alignment after installing lowering springs?

Yes. Lowering changes camber and toe, so get an alignment once the springs have settled for a few days.

Will lowering springs make my Civic ride rough?

They are usually a bit firmer than stock, but on good struts the ride stays close to factory. Bigger drops and worn struts are what make a lowered Civic feel harsh.

Do Si and Type R models need different springs?

Often, yes. They can use different struts and weigh differently, which is why brands list separate Si and Type R sets.

Sources

• Honda Civic (fifth generation), chassis codes by body style
• Honda Civic (sixth generation), chassis codes
• Honda Civic (seventh generation), chassis codes and suspension change
• Honda Civic (eleventh generation), FE, FL and FL5 codes