The Official EF Discussion Thread
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Blu, find yourself some adjustable endlinks so you can fine tune your settings since you don't have adjustment on the LCA. I say this since you plan on tracking your car.
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I'm thinking:
-Drop Forks (I want my fronts to be decently low, but with some travel in the coil-overs)
-Strut Bars not 100% necessary. i'd get a neuspeed front strut bar, maybe even a carbing, and a decent rear strut bar. but with a good rear strut bar you'll have to cut the plastic. i was being cheap and bought a set of 4 off ebay for $60.
-Pillar Bars eh, that's more for show really. if you really want a good set-up, get the carbing strut bar and c pillar bar
-Maybe a sway bar may not be necessary depending on your coilover set-up. most people get them b/c they think they need an aftermarket sway bar, but a good spring and damper combo will eliminate that need. of course it works the other way around also, a sway bar could compliment and/or help what you currently have. there was a good write up i think on ef-honda.
-New bushings
and if I have money left over
d16z6 long block brave new world out there...try B, H, K, or even J lol
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From: DFW
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trying to find a set...ST want too much money and i searched ebay for a replacement set, but no go. not sure what to do. haven't driven my car since march and want to have that done before i get my car from the shop
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http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/viewC...idCategory=169
scroll down and they have 4 different endlinks to choose from.
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Kind of. It's my DD but I drive about once every week or two. Will not be a daily when I pick up an even cheaper car
I'm fine with cutting the plastic.
K.
Will I need one:
J's N1 16k/14k
I just want my car to be balanced and decently quick.
J's N1 16k/14k
I just want my car to be balanced and decently quick.
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Re: The Official EF Discussion Thread
and I just remembered I need ball joints too...
Will I be able to finish all that stuff for like 500ish? Not counting bushings...those are on there own fund as maintenance costs'
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If I'm reading this right I can use roll center adjusters for eg/dc in our cars?
http://www.weaksauceparts.com/store/...at=2364&page=1
http://www.weaksauceparts.com/store/...at=2364&page=1
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If I'm reading this right I can use roll center adjusters for eg/dc in our cars?
http://www.weaksauceparts.com/store/...at=2364&page=1
http://www.weaksauceparts.com/store/...at=2364&page=1
ACCORD 2D 88-89
ACCORD 3D/4D 86-89
CIVIC 3D 88-91
CIVIC 4D 88-91
CIVIC WAGON 88-91
CRX 88-91
PRELUDE 83-87
PRELUDE 88-91
the 92-00 LBJ will fit these....
CIVIC 2D 93-95
CIVIC 2D 96-00
CIVIC 3D 92-95
CIVIC 3D 96-00
CIVIC 4D 92-95
CIVIC 4D 96-97(US)
96-00(EXP)
CIVIC 4D 98-00
CR-V '97-'01
DEL SOL 93-97
I'd be weary, but they just could be giving out correct info... I dunno though.
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From the info I find in terms of OEM part numbers, the 88-91 civic LBJ will fit these vehicles...
ACCORD 2D 88-89
ACCORD 3D/4D 86-89
CIVIC 3D 88-91
CIVIC 4D 88-91
CIVIC WAGON 88-91
CRX 88-91
PRELUDE 83-87
PRELUDE 88-91
the 92-00 LBJ will fit these....
CIVIC 2D 93-95
CIVIC 2D 96-00
CIVIC 3D 92-95
CIVIC 3D 96-00
CIVIC 4D 92-95
CIVIC 4D 96-97(US)
96-00(EXP)
CIVIC 4D 98-00
CR-V '97-'01
DEL SOL 93-97
I'd be weary, but they just could be giving out correct info... I dunno though.
ACCORD 2D 88-89
ACCORD 3D/4D 86-89
CIVIC 3D 88-91
CIVIC 4D 88-91
CIVIC WAGON 88-91
CRX 88-91
PRELUDE 83-87
PRELUDE 88-91
the 92-00 LBJ will fit these....
CIVIC 2D 93-95
CIVIC 2D 96-00
CIVIC 3D 92-95
CIVIC 3D 96-00
CIVIC 4D 92-95
CIVIC 4D 96-97(US)
96-00(EXP)
CIVIC 4D 98-00
CR-V '97-'01
DEL SOL 93-97
I'd be weary, but they just could be giving out correct info... I dunno though.
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I mean it COULD work if the press diameters are the same, I don't know, only way to know is to hit up vatozone with a micrometer and measure, if they are the same, I don't see why they wouldn't work.
Personally I am running Napa brand LBJ's, no problems thus far.
Personally I am running Napa brand LBJ's, no problems thus far.
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Whatever anybody does do not install no name ball joints or tie rods. They'll barely last 10k miles. Totally not worth it, but those Napa ones are probbaly ok, much like other stuff they sell. To make it easy I just use Honda ball joints.
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I used autozone on my crx. They've been good for 7 years so far. I've had to pop the LBJ loose a lot because of tearing axles boots and motor swaps etc. **fingers crossed** The shaft still stays put when I tighten on them.
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oh and thank you for answering all my questions...followed your set-up almost to the teeth 
that's what i'm going with...now i just need the bracket, or even a template showing the mount to the shock tower
that's what i'm going with...now i just need the bracket, or even a template showing the mount to the shock tower
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Stock OEM Honda Ball Joints All the way.. I thought of those roll centers but not much review on them and not positive on fitment. IF there was an EF specific LBJ than maybe..
Just stay away from those cheap-o brands.
Take out your whole knuckle and have a shop (unless you have a press) replace wheel bearings and LBJ on each side.. probably run you about 100 in parts each side and maybe 50$ to the guy pressing it in. Good Luck with it.
Side Note: Headed to Richmond, VA for the Nascar Sprint Cup Race!
Just stay away from those cheap-o brands.
Take out your whole knuckle and have a shop (unless you have a press) replace wheel bearings and LBJ on each side.. probably run you about 100 in parts each side and maybe 50$ to the guy pressing it in. Good Luck with it.
Side Note: Headed to Richmond, VA for the Nascar Sprint Cup Race!