[Jetmon135]

I recently purchased another 06 CRV with a manual trans to go junkyarding, and moving lumber and building supplies around. I am sure the rear struts/Springs are weak from the miles the previous owner put in. It’s currently at 172k miles. Just looking for reasonably priced replacement struts/springs that will allow me to carry heavy loads in the back. Thanks for any helpful info in advance!
Alex

 

[Carbuff2]

The capacity of the V is only 850 lbs including the driver. Does the rear still pass the 'bounce test'? If so the damper portion of the strut is still good.

Replacement 'quik-struts' (shocks & springs sold together) are not rated any higher than OEM, AFAIK. KYB, Monroe, etc offer them (size them up, on Rock Auto)

That said, will your heavy loads always be present, or just an occasional thing?

For constant loading, you could fit rubber spring doughuts or boosters to level the rear a bit.

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[CMDR Karos]

I just did a 2" lift on mine for all the heavy stuff I carry for road trips. My shocks were still good so I didn't want to replace them. I usually carry 4 people including myself, 3 kayaks, some bikes and a load of travel gear. I just add some extra PSI to my tires and I haven't had any issues on my long trips. The CRV handles it like a champ.

 

[Jetmon135]

Thx for the info. I won’t be adding a lift at this time but I will be installing KYB preloaded struts all around. It’s usually just me and sometimes 1 other person. I will probably move longer lumber on the top rack, but not a lot at a time. The small Subaru engines fit in the back of the V and don’t weigh that much being mostly aluminum. I’m probably going to pull up the flooring on an Element in the junkyard to put down in the V to keep the back cleaner and not let the engines reposition in the tight curves.

 

[newbie99]

For my liking, I wasn't pleased with my wife's 2014 CRV factory rear suspension feeling as well. re: Soft for people comfort but lacked more firmness for rear cargo weight support. For her vehicle, I simply installed rubber donuts within its rear coil spring gaps. This worked great. Especially since very low cost and DIY install...

re: Something like: Mr. Gasket 1287 Mr. Gasket Super Coil Spring Spacers | Summit Racing

Note: Do shop around because product design and selling prices dramatically vary.....

This will probably work for your older age CRV's rear as well....

 

[Jetmon135]

I think these would be unnecessary as I am replacing the entire strut assembly including springs on all four corners. I think the doughnuts design is to take up the space caused by worn and drooping springs.

 

[newbie99]

I think these would be unnecessary as I am replacing the entire strut assembly including springs on all four corners. I think the doughnuts design is to take up the space caused by worn and drooping springs.

ok. If your Plan A (new coil springs) doesn't work as planned, you can always apply Plan B (coil spring donut spacers) with your Plan A. Always good to have Plan A and Plan B....

 

[Carbuff2]

I think these would be unnecessary as I am replacing the entire strut assembly including springs on all four corners.

Don't forget: Replacement spring-strut assemblies are the same as OEM. They don't supply any additional load carrying capacity.

 

[riverhouse2005]

I just did a 2" lift on mine for all the heavy stuff I carry for road trips. My shocks were still good so I didn't want to replace them. I usually carry 4 people including myself, 3 kayaks, some bikes and a load of travel gear. I just add some extra PSI to my tires and I haven't had any issues on my long trips. The CRV handles it like a champ.

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[riverhouse2005]

Hi,

I have a 2014 that has the rear end sagging. I'd like to lift it and 2" sounds about right. My question is; Where did you find the kit you used on your CR-V? Thanks.

Mike

 

[Joel Heals-Taylor]

I'm also unsure about raising my rear suspension as do t want to start messing with the ride. Will putting in a riser kit stiffen suspension or just lift it higher?

Where would I buy from?
What would I buy?
What are my option's?

Joel

 

[newbie99]

Joel Heals-Taylor

For my wife's 2014 CRV AWD and wanting a slightly stiffer rear suspension, I simply:

- Bought & DIY install $30 pair of rear coil spring inserts - Size C. re: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07GFD5STF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

- Might be 1/2" rear lift (at most). In reality, they were a perfect fit and make its visual stance look perfect.

- Installed myself in my own flat driveway and they worked great. Been using these coil spring inserts since late 2020,

Note: I'm sure same product is listed on Amazon USA site for less cost.

Would I install again? Yes - without hesitation. Especially under $40 (including taxes).

 

[Joel Heals-Taylor]

Joel Heals-Taylor

For my wife's 2014 CRV AWD and wanting a slightly stiffer rear suspension, I simply:

- Bought & DIY install $30 pair of rear coil spring inserts - Size C. re: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07GFD5STF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

- Might be 1/2" rear lift (at most). In reality, they were a perfect fit and make its visual stance look perfect.

- Installed myself in my own flat driveway and they worked great. Been using these coil spring inserts since late 2020,

Note: I'm sure same product is listed on Amazon USA site for less cost.

Would I install again? Yes - without hesitation. Especially under $40 (including taxes).

Thanks for the reply, sadly I'm looking for a larger rise on the rears and are looking to not put anything within the springs themselves.
Tha k you again thoigh

 

[utahclassic]

I just did a 2" lift on mine for all the heavy stuff I carry for road trips. My shocks were still good so I didn't want to replace them. I usually carry 4 people including myself, 3 kayaks, some bikes and a load of travel gear. I just add some extra PSI to my tires and I haven't had any issues on my long trips. The CRV handles it like a champ.

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Looking to do the same. Did you lift the front as well? Any chance you could share a link to the kit you bought? Thanks in advance.

 

[dickeylightswitch]

I've heard from a few Honda/Acura certified mechanic guys that KYB is their go-to for replacement struts. But I've also heard that their pre-assembled "quick struts" are not the same quality. KYB makes two kinds for the CR-V, Excel-G (OEM replacement) and AGX (adjustable preload, marketed towards tuners.)

There is some truth in that new coils will give you a bit of height, coils sag over time. H&R makes lifting coils for my 2000, so I'm sure they're out there for your 2006. It really depends on what you're going for; lift spacers are going to give you more room before the suspension bottoms out but it sounds like what you're going for is a truck-type rear end, which the CR-V wasn't really designed for. I'd say stiffer springs and/or heavier preload (AGX struts) might get you what you're after. Or, you could figure out what you can carry without problems and stay under that. I doubt 3 engines in the back would fit anyway.