2006 Honda Civic - Rear Shocks

[maverickfhs]

Looking to replace rear shocks for 2006 Honda Civic, tires are showing some cupping and one side is making rumbling noise too.

Any recommendations from RA for the parts? Thanks for the help.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/honda,2006,civic,1.8l+l4,1432623,suspension

 

[slacktide_bitog]

From Rock Auto, get KYB or Sachs.

Koni makes shocks for your Civic, but they cost a lot more

 

[maverickfhs]

@slacktide_bitog - you are always helpful, thx.

Just wondering if junkyard(OEM) is worth it or no? Easier to go with KYB.

 

[Kira]

Just wondering if junkyard(OEM) is worth it or no?

Breakers don't retrieve shocks.
Not unless you know someone who works there and can identify newly replaced shocks on a 20 year old Civic the moment it's trucked in.

 

[edyvw]

@slacktide_bitog - you are always helpful, thx.

Just wondering if junkyard(OEM) is worth it or no? Easier to go with KYB.

Nope. As mentioned, Sachs or KYB.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

@slacktide_bitog - you are always helpful, thx.

Just wondering if junkyard(OEM) is worth it or no? Easier to go with KYB.

For shocks, no, junkyard shocks aren't worth it.

 

[daves87rs]

Sachs

 

[AKhan87]

Looking to replace rear shocks for 2006 Honda Civic, tires are showing some cupping

we owned a 2006 Honda Civic LX since new until it was totaled by an eager driver rear ending it.

there is an old recall/TSB for the (rear control arms?) that would eat tires prematurely, if your vehicle hasn't had that upgrade done, you will continue to get uneven wear on your tires...

and I would buy Honda OEM suspension parts, they are the highest quality suspension parts I have personally seen, all our other Honda Sedans never really needed any suspension work...

 

[The Critic]

we owned a 2006 Honda Civic LX since new until it was totaled by an eager driver rear ending it.

there is an old recall/TSB for the (rear control arms?) that would eat tires prematurely, if your vehicle hasn't had that upgrade done, you will continue to get uneven wear on your tires...

Bingo...

Though, being a nearly 20 year old car, it may also need rear shocks too. Or even springs.

 

[maverickfhs]

Yes, car has over 200K and will check if rear control arms have 'C' stamped on them, suspecting it is a shock since it is prominent on one side.

Can tire rotation be a reason or no?

 

[joekingcorvette]

Yes, car has over 200K and will check if rear control arms have 'C' stamped on them, suspecting it is a shock since it is prominent on one side.

Can tire rotation be a reason or no?

You could have a broken belt in the tire to make it wear unevenly. I would think if its suspension or alignment you could see it leaning in or out by looking at the back of the vehicle. If they are off quite a bit you can tell by looking at it.

 

[maverickfhs]

we owned a 2006 Honda Civic LX since new until it was totaled by an eager driver rear ending it.

there is an old recall/TSB for the (rear control arms?) that would eat tires prematurely, if your vehicle hasn't had that upgrade done, you will continue to get uneven wear on your tires...

and I would buy Honda OEM suspension parts, they are the highest quality suspension parts I have personally seen, all our other Honda Sedans never really needed any suspension work...

Will share pictures of the tires, it is making a sound on one side like you are crossing rumble strips for 20-30mph speed range?

 

[Dave1027]

Just get the TSB done. It's new control arms and an alignment.

 

[97prizm]

@slacktide_bitog - you are always helpful, thx.

Just wondering if junkyard(OEM) is worth it or no? Easier to go with KYB.

Junkyard is way too hit or mis. Unless they look new and don't show signs of leaking but pull n pay has raised prices a couple of months ago and alot of parts have a "core" that didn't used to.

 

[maverickfhs]

Bingo...
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Though, being a nearly 20 year old car, it may also need rear shocks too. Or even springs.

Existing rear upper control arms have a white dot in the middle, meaning they are updated ones then?

 

[meep]

Sachs x2

 

[berniedd]

Could be the tires, but it could also be a bad rear bearing. Ask me how I know.