Honda Civic Lowering Springs
Lowering springs for the Honda Civic drop the car roughly 0.6 to 1.4 inches, depending on generation and brand. Eibach's Pro-Kit lowers the FL5 Civic Type R about 1.0 inch front and 0.7 inch rear, while Skunk2's kit for the 10th-gen Civic drops 1.375 inch front and 1.25 inch rear. The right kit depends on your chassis code and trim.
The specs below come from manufacturer part pages and retailer fitment listings fetched for this guide; every number links back to its source.
Fitment
| Vehicle | Years | Kit | Part no. | Drop F / R | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic Type R (FL5) | 2022-2026 | Eibach Pro-Kit | E10-40-043-03-22 | 1.0" / 0.7" | $395 | Check price |
| Honda Civic Type R (FL5, ADS-equipped) | 2023-2026 | H&R Sport Springs 28714-2 | 28714-2 | 0.75" / 0.6" | Check price | |
| Honda Civic Type R (FK8) | 2017-2021 | H&R Sport Springs 28714-1 | 28714-1 | 0.8" / 0.8" | Check price | |
| Honda Civic Type R (FL5) | 2023-2026 | RS-R Down Sus | 0.8-1.0" / 1.0-1.2" | Check price | ||
| Honda Civic Base/Sport (10th gen) Sedan | 2016-2021 | Eibach Pro-Kit | E10-40-036-01-22 | 0.7" / 1.0" | $395 | Check price |
| Honda Civic Base/Sport (10th gen) Coupe/Hatchback | 2016-2021 | Eibach Pro-Kit | E10-40-036-01-22 | 0.9" / 1.0" | $395 | Check price |
| Honda Civic / Civic Si (10th gen, non-Type R) | 2016-2021 | Skunk2 Lowering Springs | 519-05-1775 | 1.375" / 1.25" | Check price | |
| Honda Civic (8th gen) | 2006-2011 | Eibach Pro-Kit | 4031.140 | 1.0" / 1.2" | Check price |
How much different Civic generations drop
Civic lowering springs are sold per chassis, not as one universal kit, because the 8th-gen (2006-2011), 10th-gen (2016-2021), FK8 Type R (2017-2021), and FL5 Type R (2022-2026) all use different spring perches and factory ride heights. Eibach's Pro-Kit for the 8th-gen Civic drops 1.0" front and 1.2" rear, its 10th-gen Pro-Kit drops 0.7"-0.9" front and 1.0" rear depending on body style, and its FL5 Type R Pro-Kit drops 1.0" front and 0.7" rear.
H&R's Sport Springs take a different approach on the Type R cars: 0.8" front and rear on the FK8, and a slightly more conservative 0.75" front and 0.6" rear on the FL5, which H&R engineers specifically around the FL5's factory Adaptive Damper System (ADS) rather than reusing the FK8 spring rate. For a bigger, fully adjustable drop on any generation, see our Civic coilovers guide.
Lowering spring fitment by generation
The table below lists kits with fitment confirmed on the manufacturer's or retailer's own product page for that specific Civic chassis. Part numbers and prices change, so treat prices as a snapshot and confirm on the linked source before buying.
Alignment, camber, and tire clearance
Any Civic lowering spring adds negative camber and reduces suspension travel, and Eibach's own 10th-gen Pro-Kit listing calls for its rear camber kit (part 5.67476K) for proper alignment after the drop. Budget for a four-wheel alignment after installation regardless of brand.
At the 1.0"-1.4" drops common on non-Type R 10th and 11th-gen Civics, stock-width tires usually clear the fenders without rolling, but stance wheels with aggressive offset can rub at full steering lock. The milder FK8/FL5 Type R kits (0.6"-1.0") were designed around the factory wheel and tire package, so clearance issues are rare unless the wheel size has changed too.
Choosing between Eibach, H&R, Skunk2, and RS-R
| Brand | Drop style | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Eibach Pro-Kit | Moderate, progressive rate | Daily driving with a visual drop |
| H&R Sport Springs | Mild, OEM-damper tuned | FL5 owners who want to keep ADS working as designed |
| Skunk2 | Aggressive, linear rate | 10th-gen Civic/Si owners prioritizing stance |
| RS-R Down Sus | Mild-to-moderate, even front/rear | FL5 Type R owners wanting a balanced stance without coilovers |
See the full lowering spring brand lineup or compare this approach against adjustable setups in our coilovers vs lowering springs guide. Other Civic-platform guides are in our lowering springs by car hub.
Installation and cost
Swapping lowering springs on a Civic is a strut-disassembly job: the struts come off the car, the stock spring is compressed off the perch, and the new spring goes back on before the strut is reinstalled. Our lowering springs installation and cost guide covers typical shop labor and the coil spring compressor needed if you're doing it in a home garage.
What a 1" drop looks like
Eibach's Pro-Kit, the most widely fitted spring across Civic generations in this guide, sits around a 1.0 inch front drop - a middle-ground stance that sidesteps the camber and tire-rub issues more aggressive kits introduce.
FAQ
How much do lowering springs drop a Honda Civic?
It depends on the kit and generation: roughly 0.6"-1.0" on Eibach's FL5 and H&R's FK8/FL5 Type R kits, up to 1.2"-1.4" on Eibach's 8th-gen and Skunk2's 10th-gen kits. See the fitment table above for exact numbers by chassis.
What's the difference between FK8 and FL5 Civic Type R lowering springs?
H&R sells separate part numbers for each: 28714-1 for the FK8 (0.8" front and rear) and 28714-2 for the FL5 (0.75" front, 0.6" rear), with the FL5 version tuned around the car's factory Adaptive Damper System rather than reusing the FK8 spring rate.
Do I need a camber kit with lowering springs on a 10th-gen Civic?
Eibach's own 10th-gen Pro-Kit listing calls for its rear camber kit (part 5.67476K) for proper alignment after the drop, and a four-wheel alignment afterward is standard practice regardless of brand.
Does Spoon Sports make lowering springs for the FL5 Civic Type R?
Spoon Sports lists a spring kit for the FL5 Civic Type R in its catalog, but we could not verify drop height or pricing on an English-language manufacturer page during this research, so it is not listed in the fitment table above.
Are lowering springs enough, or should I get coilovers for a Civic?
Lowering springs are the cheaper, fixed-rate option; coilovers add adjustable ride height and damping. Our coilovers vs lowering springs guide and the Civic coilovers guide cover the tradeoffs in detail.
Will lowering springs hurt ride quality on a Civic with adaptive dampers (ADS)?
On the FL5, H&R specifically engineers its Sport Springs around the factory ADS rather than the FK8's fixed-damper rate, which is why the FL5 kit has a slightly smaller drop than the FK8 version of the same product line.
Related
Sources: Eibach Pro-Kit E10-40-043-03-22 (FL5 Civic Type R) product page · Eibach Pro-Kit E10-40-036-01-22 (10th-gen Civic) product page · H&R lowering springs for Civic, drop tiers by series · H&R Sport Springs FK8/FL5 fitment and drop · Skunk2 Lowering Springs 519-05-1775 (10th-gen Civic) drop spec · RS-R Down Sus lowering springs for FL5 Civic Type R · Eibach Pro-Kit 4031.140 (8th-gen Civic) fitment and drop