Rear Shock Absorber Replacement 9th Gen Honda Civic 2013

[@dnatural5148]

Dude your explanations are great and detailed. I have the exact same car with the same amount of kilometers and I also live in Montréal. I am going to do this this weekend and hopefully I do everything exactly like you said. Thank you very much!

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching

[@dnatural5148]

Whenever I hit bumps or am on bad roads I always here some thumps in the back and it's pretty rough. Its good to assume it's the shocks? Before I go and buy the parts 😅

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

@@dnatural5148 if you are running the original shocks and have 200k + KMs. It is a good bet they are worn and need changing. Thumping however can be caused by a few different things however.

[@frdhenderson56]

I was able to save $500 by changing my shocks myself thanks to your video. Thank you!

[@cesaralvarez1369]

I must say out of all the videos I’ve watched yours was the most helpful thank you 🙏

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Thank you so much

[@12799MaDeuce]

Thank you so much for this. My dealer wants $400+ to do this. This is completely within the realm of my abilities. Gonna call them back and tell them to hold off.

[@dvvan8382]

Hi John, thanks for the clear instruction. I managed to replace both shocks, took about 1 1/2 hour. I kicked myself for not paying attention to where you bought, end up with Amazon which cost $98 each instead $60 from Rockauto. Out of curiosity, on my 2013 Civic the bottom bolt is 9/16 instead of 14mm. All in all, really easy and save ton of money. Much appreciated and looking fwd to more video from you. One other thing, though the shock stamped Honda with part number, right at the bottom you can see KYB name stamped also.

[@zeph_os]

Thanks for the video! I bought NAPA shocks but unfortunately they don't really fit my 2012 Civic and the bolt sheared off when I tried installing it due to the way the end was formed (It was a simple flat piece, not an allen insert like the OEM ones; damn near impossible to grip). I didn't realize the KYB models would differ between 2012 and 2013 and almost bought the wrong ones (Yours is 085, a '12 uses 066). Once I receive mine I'll see how it goes

[@kevinabraham2029]

This was awesome and super informative plus I loved all the helpful tips you gave- great job John P!

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watchkng

[@kevinabraham2029]

@@DIYManiacJohnP Of course! Thank you!

[@luiskaj2434]

Thank you for the informative video; just a small note: torque is measured in pounds-feet, not foot-pounds...but an excellent, clear guide for replacing the shocks - thank you for posting it online!

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Thank you! I have never hears ft/lbs referred to as pounds/feet. may I ask what country you are from?

[@csev4905]

its not a fraction its a product. doesnt matter what order you put the words. 2 x 1 = 1 x 2

[@elmecanico4943]

Nice.. Thank you keep making more videos on your 2013 civic.

[@danieldbeavers]

Great video. Shop wanted about 3x the price of the shocks and a couple hundred plus more in labor to do this. Will make a nice little weekend activity and save me around $330 US

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Thanks for watching

[@dr.tobiasgoodfellow5174]

Great video dude. You’re gonna save me around $1200 US by doing it myself. I think I’ll wait until it’s winter time because right now my garage is around 100°F and I will die of heat exhaustion if I attempt this job anytime soon. Greetings from South Texas.

[@SaltySatan]

Struts and shocks on the way, will reference these videos again before getting out there. Only way over due on my car and terrible ride quality now lol

[@Gabitibi30]

Thank you for that video mate, well-explained 🙏 c'est instructif en tabarnak ❤

[@andreisames3021]

awesome video! Thank you ! How are those shocks over time? do you recommend them?

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting they’re still holding up very well no issues or complaints

[@andreisames3021]

@@DIYManiacJohnP good to hear that ! Thank you as well !

[@rckhalsa]

Really informative video! I was wondering what led you to need to replace all the shocks on the car?

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Age + mileage + ride quality

[@debbiereynolds7759]

if your car feels like it's all over the place when going over speed bumps, it's probably time for shocks and struts. Also ball joints.

[@jex8046]

how have they held up? i've been reading conflicting posts about the kyb replacements for the civic@@DIYManiacJohnP

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

@@jex8046 so far so good

[@Starcashrecords]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Thank you for watching

[@vioseven3799]

Thank you, you saved me 500$

[@cyrilrayedwards]

Great video. You saved me a lot of BS

[@박예찬-l7o]

Thank you for recording this video it was helpful. I was wondering there are 2 different models from KYB 348085 and 348066. Do you know any differences?

[@alev2973]

One model is left other is right

[@Capten1001]

Sedan vs coupe

[@anguslo5648]

348066 is for Si

[@MostafaMansoori]

Hi, I own a 2013 Honda Civic EX, and my rear left shock needs to be replaced after a mechanic detected that it leaked fluid and my car pulls to the right even after having a wheel alignment performed, so should I replace both rear shocks or just the left one? Thanks, I appreciate your help.

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

You should always replace both

[@MostafaMansoori]

@@DIYManiacJohnP thank you so much.

[@patm95]

How have the kyb shocks held up so far?

[@ferrahabdeldjalil6573]

Curious to know as well !

[@tornikejavakhadze7752]

Would you recommend changing just the damaged shock absorber, or in pair on the rear side?

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

If over a year old…. Change bith

[@tornikejavakhadze7752]

@@DIYManiacJohnP thank you, I have exact same model, lx trim, not sure if I can replace it myself, should check out at local repair shop

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

@@tornikejavakhadze7752 Super easy to do on your own

[@markanthony3275]

Maybe try the impact on the upper nut before you do the lower bolt.

[@mariosolis6064]

Hi, would this work for the SI also ?

[@mikepare8838]

Great Video!

[@j0ee_m]

Would this be the same as a 13 Si Sedan? Just want to be sure before buying parts. Have one saying shocks need replacing and one saying strut needs replacing

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

I do not know unfortunately. You will need to cross reference part numbers.

[@tariqaljabery5542]

Thanks

[@bluestrings8829]

All I wanted to know was if I was going to have to take out a full strut assembly and press the springs. Easy peazy!

[@sharpeye1565]

Do you need a wheel alignment after finishing the shocks?

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Ideally anytime you touch suspension an alignment should be carried out.

[@megadethaxer]

How did the kybs ride...were they oem feel or stiffer thann stock?

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

They are stiffer, but more die to the fact they are new one the oem were at a point they were finished. FYI KYB makes the oem ones

[@raciel281]

can i put these on my 2010 civic?

[@Nitriano]

Will this shocks fit 2014 Acura ILX

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Sorry I don’t know

[@batmansk6]

Do you know if it's also common to need to change the springs in the back? I noticed my shocks have leaks so I want to replace them both. Just not sure about the springs. Nice video. Thank you

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Springs will usually last the life of the car. Only change if broken

[@robertbarney6193]

Lower bolt won’t come out it won’t even budge on mine I have tried pb blaster and even broke a half inch breaker bar wtf man

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Next step is heat. Do you have a torch?

[@robertbarney6193]

@@DIYManiacJohnP that will be this mornings attempt I got a blue bottle hand can torch it’s heat time

[@robertbarney6193]

@@DIYManiacJohnP one side came out like butter the other side not so much lol wish I could show a pic of what’s going on but the lower bolt is like almost all the way out and it is just spinning now but won’t come all the way out

[@noobguy80]

​@@robertbarney6193did you figure it out? When I did the same replacement mine snapped at the head of the bolt and so I had to saw it off. Horrible experience lol

[@robertbarney6193]

@@noobguy80 yup heated it blew it out with torch

[@mikepare8838]

Great video!

[@robertomulero514]

How have the kyb shocks held up so far?

[@robertomulero514]

Thanks. I'm about to get the OEM rear shocks as well. Did the Honda shock come with a new nylon nut and both upper and lower rubber bushings?

[@DIYManiacJohnP]

Still going strong. Apologies to the others. My negative replies were related to the front struts