KONI 8041-1213Sport Sport Rear Shock Yellow for 1996-2000 Honda Civic EJ EK Si

Vehicle Fitment

• 1996-2000 Honda Civic CX Coupe (EJ6; L4 1.6L D16Y7, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic DX Coupe (EJ6; L4 1.6L D16Y7, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic LX Coupe (EJ6/EJ8; L4 1.6L D16Y7/D16Y5, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic EX Coupe (EJ8; L4 1.6L D16Y8 VTEC, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic HX Coupe (EJ7; L4 1.6L D16Y5 VTEC-E, FWD)
• 1999-2000 Honda Civic Si Coupe (EM1; L4 1.6L B16A2 VTEC, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic CX Hatchback (EK1/EK3; L4 1.6L D16Y7, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic DX Hatchback (EK3; L4 1.6L D16Y7, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic DX Sedan (EK2/EK4; L4 1.6L D16Y7, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic LX Sedan (EK4; L4 1.6L D16Y7, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic EX Sedan (EK4; L4 1.6L D16Y8 VTEC, FWD)
• 1998-2000 Honda Civic GX Sedan (EK4; L4 1.6L D16Y5 CNG, FWD)
• 1996-2000 Honda Civic HX Sedan (EK4; L4 1.6L D16Y5 VTEC-E, FWD)

Fitment Notes

• Rear shock absorber - position is Rear Left and Rear Right. Sold individually (per shock); two units are required for a complete rear axle replacement set.
• Fits all trim levels, body styles (coupe, sedan, hatchback), and engine variants of the sixth-generation Civic (EJ/EK/EM1 platform, 1996-2000) sold in the North American market.
• The Si Coupe (EM1, 1999-2000) with the B16A2 VTEC engine is explicitly confirmed as fitment - noted in KONI's own application description as "incl. Si (EM)."
• Does not fit the fifth-generation Civic (EG platform, 1992-1995) - that generation requires different KONI part numbers. Does not fit the seventh-generation Civic (ES/EP3 platform, 2001-2005).
• The adjustable spring perch on this rear shock allows approximately 15 mm of rear ride height reduction from the standard spring seat position. The companion front shock (8041-1152Sport) allows approximately 25 mm of front height reduction.
• Compatible with OEM spring rates and performance lowering springs up to 35 mm (approximately 1.4 in) of total drop.
• The companion front shock for this generation is KONI 8041-1152SPORT. Sold per shock - two rear units are required for a complete rear axle installation.

Features

• KONI Sport 8041 Series externally adjustable rebound damping - the adjustment knob at the top of the damper allows rebound to be tuned from full soft to full firm without removing the shock from the vehicle, enabling convenient on-car adjustment to match springs, driving style, or track conditions.
• Approximately 100% rebound adjustment range - up to three times the range of competing adjustable shock designs - accommodating both OEM spring rates and a wide variety of performance lowering springs without requiring a different unit.
• Twin-tube, low-pressure gas-charged damper construction engineered specifically for the EJ/EK-platform Civic rear suspension geometry, delivering improved road holding, body roll reduction, and rear axle stability over OEM or worn replacement shocks.
• Yellow-painted shock body - KONI Sport's iconic finish, indicating a product from KONI's performance-oriented range and a long-established benchmark rear shock upgrade across all EK Civic variants including the Si.
• Adjustable spring perch allows approximately 15 mm of rear ride height reduction from the standard spring seat position, providing a usable drop without additional hardware in basic configurations.
• Significantly reduces rear body roll, rear squat under acceleration, and pitch under braking compared to OEM or worn stock shocks, improving the FWD platform's balance and driver confidence in corners - particularly relevant for the Si Coupe's higher-revving VTEC engine and more aggressive suspension tune.
• Fully compatible with Ground Control coilover conversion kits and similar setups designed for the EK Civic, allowing ride height to be adjusted over a wider range while retaining KONI's externally adjustable valving.
• Re-buildable and re-valvable - the shock can be serviced and returned to factory-equivalent performance after extended use, or re-valved for custom damping characteristics for autocross, time attack, or track builds.
• Backed by KONI North America's Limited Lifetime Warranty for street use in the United States and Canada.

Specifications

• Part Number: 8041-1213Sport (also referenced as 8041 1213Sport / 8041 1213SPORT / 80411213SPORT)
• Product Line: KONI Sport 8041 Series
• Position: Rear (Left and Right)
• Companion Front Part: KONI 8041-1152SPORT
• Damper Color: Yellow
• Internal Design: Twin-Tube, Low-Pressure Gas-Charged
• Valving Adjustability: Yes - External Rebound Adjustment Knob (adjustable on-vehicle)
• Adjustment Range: ~100% (full soft to full firm)
• Rear Spring Perch Lowering: ~15 mm from standard seat position
• Front Spring Perch Lowering (companion 8041-1152Sport): ~25 mm
• Compatible Lowering Range (with springs): Up to 35 mm (approx. 1.4 in)
• Re-buildable / Re-valvable: Yes
• Quantity: Sold individually (per shock)
• Application: 1996-2000 Honda Civic - All Trims incl. Si (EJ/EK/EM1), All Body Styles, FWD

Included Components

• 1x KONI Sport 8041-1213Sport Rear Shock Absorber (Yellow)

Product Description

The KONI 8041-1213Sport is a yellow-painted, externally adjustable rear shock absorber from KONI's Sport 8041 Series, engineered to fit all trim levels, body styles, and engine variants of the sixth-generation Honda Civic (EJ/EK/EM1 platform) sold in the North American market from 1996 through 2000. This includes the full range from the base CX and DX through to the EX with D16Y8 VTEC, and explicitly covers the 1999-2000 Civic Si Coupe (EM1) equipped with the B16A2 VTEC engine - a confirmation noted directly in KONI's official application description. The shock is compatible with all body styles offered in the EK generation: coupe, sedan, and hatchback, making it the single rear damper solution for the entire sixth-generation Civic platform in North America.

As a Sport Series 8041 damper, the 8041-1213Sport delivers improved rear body roll resistance, reduced squat under acceleration, and more composed rear axle behavior over OEM or worn replacement shocks, with the externally adjustable rebound knob allowing the full ~100% tuning range to be set without removing the shock from the car. The adjustable spring perch integrated into the damper provides approximately 15 mm of rear height reduction from the standard seat position, and the shock is fully compatible with performance lowering springs up to 35 mm of total drop and Ground Control coilover conversion setups for the EK platform. Paired with the companion front shock (KONI 8041-1152SPORT, which provides approximately 25 mm of front height adjustment), this combination has been the benchmark KONI rear damper setup for the sixth-gen Civic in the Honda enthusiast community for decades.

This shock is sold individually - two units are required for a complete rear axle installation. The companion front shock is KONI 8041-1152SPORT. The damper is re-buildable and re-valvable, extending its service life and enabling custom valving for dedicated autocross and track setups. Backed by KONI North America's Limited Lifetime Warranty for street use in the United States and Canada.