How To Install Front LH Strut & Spring Assembly Honda Civic 2006-2011 8th Gen With Aftermarket Parts HD

This video is actually a continuation (or Part 2) of How To Remove Front LH Driver Side Struts & Spring Assembly on Honda Civic 8th Gen. Eight Generations Honda Civic are model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011. This video strictly deals with the installation process for the front LH driver side. If you are looking for the removal, installation or replacement for the front RH passenger side or for the rear gas shock absorbers, please refer to the videos below: 1) Front LH Driver Side Strut Assembly Removal: https://youtu.be/NaIvLO--SsE 2) Front LH Driver Side Strut Assembly Installation: https://youtu.be/OGE7hyVdzVY 3) Front RH Passenger Strut Assembly Side Removal: https://youtu.be/26DYplfmT0Q 4) Front RH Passenger Strut Assembly Side Installation: https://youtu.be/5OM-6IV2seY 5) Genuine OEM vs Aftermarket, Online vs Local AutoParts: https://youtu.be/jOhsdMmkcgw 6) Rear LH Driver Side Shock Absorber Removal: https://youtu.be/bGZlmElcPBQ 7) Rear LH Driver Side Shock Absorber Installation: https://youtu.be/dKHJUY4dG4E 8) Rear RH Passenger Side Shock Absorber Removal: https://youtu.be/W3glAXvnYY0 9) Rear RH Passenger Side Shock Absorber Installation: https://youtu.be/ISymWpd54Wk 10) KYB Excel-G vs a 200K Genuine OEM Shock: https://youtu.be/Ay6pAJgXKUc The unique feature about this video is that the Shocks (Strut & Coil Spring Assembly) is an aftermarket not genuine OEM which sometimes can be a little challenging due to non-exact fitment. We bought the assembly from AM Auto Parts, but you can buy the same unit from Amazon.com, eBay, online sellers such as A1 Auto, Rock Auto and more. You can also buy similar aftermarket kits from local auto parts stores such as O"Reilly, AutoZone, Advanced Auto Parts and more. Of course, you want to simplify the installation you should buy genuine OEM exact fit from the dealer, but the prices could be up to 4 times more expensive than the aftermarket parts. Shocks and struts are often referred to interchangeably as they perform the same function, however, they differ in suspension system design and in fact are two distinct parts. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHOCKS AND STRUTS: A vehicle will have either a shock or a strut at each wheel, never both. ... Most cars made after 1995 have shock absorbers in the rear and strut assemblies in the front suspension. The major difference between shocks and struts is that a strut is a structural part of the vehicles suspension system where a shock is not. A strut is also crucial part of the vehicles steering system and greatly affects alignment angles. What are shocks? Shock absorbers are a key component of the suspension system. They control the impact and rebound movement of your vehicle’s springs and suspension, they ensure that the vehicle’s tires remain in contact with the road surface at all times, ultimately, they absorb energy. Without shocks, the wheels on the car or truck will actually bounce off of the road surface, and vibrate er