owneyboy

iTrader: (1)

A guys selling me a gsr rear sway bar for $20 dollars with end links/bushings/bolts. I looked under my hatch and saw what appears to be the threads on the subframe drilled out. I have integra rear disc swap so i know the sway bar will fit but my question is. Should there be threads on the subframe? if not can i just use a bolt n nut to hold it onto the subframe, if i can even get to the back of it.

The_Honda_Guy

I remember reading a few threads about using too stiff of a rear sway bar and having it tear the threads out of the rear subframe. Not sure if the GSR bar would be too stiff or not. IIRC there are aftermarket brace pieces made for the subframe.

owneyboy

iTrader: (1)

its the stock gsr sway bar (19mm) -i think... not after market so it wont rip out subframe just yet but i was asking about the threads for the bolts on the subframe

thumper64

The ITR bar, the 22-24mm ones, are known to cause tear out. Also, it's more in 96-00 Civics since they went to thinner metal.

iliv2xlr8

Possibly.... When in doubt, drill it and bolt them in.

I am doing the same with my Eg, but with an Eibach rear sway. I think it's 19mm....can't remember though.