belairbrian

I took my 93 del sol in for uneven tire wear and the alignment guy said the front lower control arm bushings are worn and allowing the front tires to move around.

Also recommended replacing the rear bushings (AKA compliance bushings) since the arm would be off.

He wanted 200 parts and 400 labor (counting alignment). But he couldn't tell me the brand for the parts. Sort of a "I'll call the part in and the parts guy will bring some". But they would definitely not be Honda parts.

Told him I'd source the parts. Then he said labor rate goes up if I supply parts.

So I'll do it myself and know what I have. But there is a problem.

Part number 51396-SR3-N03 and 51395-SR3-N03 are no longer available. So now I need to find quality parts that maintain stock ride. Don't want to harshen the ride.

The front bushing and shock bushing are available, but if I have to go aftermarket with one maybe I should buy same brand for all three.

Any recommendations?

eHMxhACk

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Hardrace bushings. LINK

I have a new set of Hardrace front compliance bushings for sale. New, never installed, if you're interested. (Del Sol and Civic have the same part numbers)




eH.

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If you must have OEM, you can get Type-R ones for $76 each (51395-ST7-Z01 & 51396-ST7-Z01), stiffer than SR3's but an exact perfect fit:
ARM ASSY., R. FR. (LOWER)/FRONT LOWER ARM for 1997 Acura INTEGRA HATCHBACK

Otherwise it sounds like Hardrace is the best bet. They can be had for only $60 for the pair shipped from this place:
Hardrace Reinforced Front Suspension 6120 Honda Civic / Acura Integra

They also sell the other 4-piece-set of Hardrace front lower arm bushings for only $55 shipped which should be stiffer & less expensive than OEM too:
Hardrace Reinforced Front Suspension 7201 Honda Civic / Acura Integra

That's a pretty great deal, and it gets even better if you buy the entire 26 piece master kit for only $279 shipped. This is super awesome if you can press your own bushings:
Hardrace Reinforced Front Suspension 6107EG Honda Civic

I've never ordered from this place so I can't comment on their service. As for the Hardrace brand, I can say they seem very good with excellent reviews. I have their front upper control arm bushings (with hardware) and they are excellent.