EP3 Ep2 rear shocks on ep3?

[Sherlock1988]

As the title asks, will ep2 (civic sport) rear shocks fit and be the same as ep3 (type r) rear shocks?
I know the front are different due to engine weight but anyone know about the rear?

 

[SmegHead]

Fit, probably. Same, no - entire shock assembly and individual major components such as spring have different part numbers.
The EP3 rears will be different to match the uprated fronts on the Type R.

 

[SK-R]

They are not the same, will likely ride softer as well if it does fit.