Revel Adjustable Coilovers for 96-00 Honda Civic (CX/DX/EX)

If you're building your EK Civic for real street and occasional track use, the Revel Touring Sport Damper (TSD) Coilovers are one of the most complete bolt-in suspension upgrades available for the 1996-2000 Honda Civic EK chassis. Part number 1TR3CDHN003 (also listed as RDC-1TR3CDHN003) fits the EK hatch, EK coupe, and EK sedan in CX, DX, and EX trim. These are not a basic coilover conversion - Revel engineered the TSD specifically for the EK platform, and the fitment and valving reflect that.

The damper uses a monotube shock body with larger piston valves and higher oil capacity than a comparable twin-tube setup. In practice, that means faster damping response when the suspension cycles quickly - exactly what you want on an EK that sees both daily driving and weekend driving. You get 32 clicks of damping adjustment from full soft to full stiff, so you can dial in a street setting for Monday through Friday and stiffen it up before you head to the track or a canyon run.

Height adjustment runs through a full-length threaded shock body, which lets you set ride height independently of spring preload. That matters because it means you can run the car lower without compressing the spring beyond its designed range - you keep proper shock travel and avoid the harsh, bouncy ride that comes with a poor preload setup. The front upper mounts use a pillowball (spherical bearing) design rather than a rubber bushing, which tightens up steering feedback noticeably on the EK's rack. Teflon thrust washers sit between the bearing and mount to reduce friction and keep steering feel consistent over time.

Key Features

• 32-Way Damping Adjustment - Single-knob adjustment covers the full range from comfort to track-ready stiffness. Set it once or change it every drive.
• Monotube Shock Construction - Larger piston and higher oil volume for faster, more consistent damping response versus twin-tube alternatives.
• Pillowball Front Upper Mounts - Spherical bearing design replaces rubber bushings for direct, accurate steering feedback on the EK chassis.
• Full-Length Threaded Body - Independent ride height and preload adjustment means you set the height you want without compromising shock travel or spring function.
• Teflon Thrust Washers - Reduce bearing friction at the front upper mount for consistent, low-effort steering feel mile after mile.
• Aluminum Upper Mount Construction - Lightweight and corrosion-resistant. Built to last through years of street and track cycling.

EK Civic Chassis Fitment

This kit (part number 1TR3CDHN003) is confirmed for the following 1996-2000 Honda Civic EK applications:

• 1996-2000 Honda Civic EK Hatchback (CX, DX)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic EK Coupe (DX, EX)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic EK Sedan (CX, DX, EX)

Does NOT fit: 1996-2000 Honda Civic Si (EM1), Honda Civic Del Sol, or Honda Civic Type-R (EK9). If you're running an Si or Del Sol, contact us before ordering to confirm compatibility.

Why the Revel TSD Over Budget Coilover Kits

The EK Civic coilover market is crowded with entry-level kits that use twin-tube dampers and rubber upper mounts. They lower the car, but the handling improvement is limited and the ride quality often suffers. The Revel Touring Sport Damper takes a different approach - monotube construction, real adjustability, and a pillowball front mount that the budget kits don't offer at any setting. If you're serious about how your EK drives - not just how it sits - the TSD is the kit to buy.