termite1r

ok I know this is a really noob question but if I want to add strut bars to my civic do I need to also install lower control arm bars?? just curious

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

What do you need strut bars (that do nothing) for?

termite1r

well I was just wondering if I would need anything in case I acquired strut bars. Most likely I would get sway bars though.

Ryan96GSR

Non-vtec civics often have clearance issues with the stock airbox.

If you have the vtec model you should be fine.

mikekh10a

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no you don't need to install anything else to go with the strut bars...it's just to reduce flex in the chassis. most strut bars out there are crap though, so pick carefully..

termite1r

cool thanks everyone for the feed back
if I got strut bars I was thinking DC or Skunk2

EsotericImage

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look for something solid that doesnt use a bolt creating a pivot point.

SozeHuck

I got a type r front strut bar on pure whim and it significantly helped my crappy stock set up. Buy 4 solid bolts, washers and lock washers, 8mm or bigger and your golden. Or save up for a rear sway bar and do WAY more for your handling. In hindsight that woulda been far smarter.

jbpnoman

This is the most important part. If it has a pivot point, it's just short of worthless. The whole point of a strut tower bar is to prevent flex. A unit with pivot points allows flex, it just controls it a little better.

The best option for a strut tower bar is a 3 point, similar to what Password JDM sells.

termite1r

Awesome thank you everyone for the help!
ima look into the three point tower strut bar and the rear sway bar.