OEM STRUTS
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OEM STRUT BAR
i want to install an OEM strut bar from a 99-00 SI to my 2000 EX, their is a spot on where i put the struts
MY QUESTION IS?
would i just drill and put some bolts in their or is their more stuff to put in their rather than just bolts?
if it is just drill and put bolts, what is the actual size of the bolts?
thanks!
Modified by marc-111 at 1:16 PM 1/24/2005
Modified by marc-111 at 1:16 PM 1/24/2005
MY QUESTION IS?
would i just drill and put some bolts in their or is their more stuff to put in their rather than just bolts?
if it is just drill and put bolts, what is the actual size of the bolts?
thanks!
Modified by marc-111 at 1:16 PM 1/24/2005
Modified by marc-111 at 1:16 PM 1/24/2005
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Re: OEM STRUTS (marc-111)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marc-111 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i want to install an OEM struts from a 99-00 SI to my 2000 EX, their is a spot on where i put the struts
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Your mistake is callign it "struts" - which this term usually refers to the actual suspension struts or shocks.
I believe you are actually thinking of thte "strut bar" or chassis brace in this situation.
To help you out - there is 2 x rubber grommets in the holes where you should place the OEM style chassis bar on either side of the engien bay...its pretty straight forward...
good luck.
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Your mistake is callign it "struts" - which this term usually refers to the actual suspension struts or shocks.
I believe you are actually thinking of thte "strut bar" or chassis brace in this situation.
To help you out - there is 2 x rubber grommets in the holes where you should place the OEM style chassis bar on either side of the engien bay...its pretty straight forward...
good luck.
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Think thats what he's talking about? If thats the case, the rubber things arent on all civics (like my ej8).
If its really shocks that we're talking about - there is NO drilling.
Marc-111 - you need to clarify what it is youre talking about...because obviously, we dont know
If its really shocks that we're talking about - there is NO drilling.
Marc-111 - you need to clarify what it is youre talking about...because obviously, we dont know
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Re: OEM STRUTS (bennjamin@ozhonda.com)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bennjamin@ozhonda.com »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Your mistake is callign it "struts" - which this term usually refers to the actual suspension struts or shocks.
I believe you are actually thinking of thte "strut bar" or chassis brace in this situation.
To help you out - there is 2 x rubber grommets in the holes where you should place the OEM style chassis bar on either side of the engien bay...its pretty straight forward...
good luck. </TD></TR></TABLE>
There are grommets on some, and some you do have to drill.
Your mistake is callign it "struts" - which this term usually refers to the actual suspension struts or shocks.
I believe you are actually thinking of thte "strut bar" or chassis brace in this situation.
To help you out - there is 2 x rubber grommets in the holes where you should place the OEM style chassis bar on either side of the engien bay...its pretty straight forward...
good luck. </TD></TR></TABLE>
There are grommets on some, and some you do have to drill.
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the ex did not come with the bolts that si coupe had for the strut bar.
you need to put bolts in order to install factory si strut bar. why go through all the trouble when you can just buy an aftermarket bar that goes on your shock bolts?
you need to put bolts in order to install factory si strut bar. why go through all the trouble when you can just buy an aftermarket bar that goes on your shock bolts?
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Shocks and struts:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1111622
To the OP... what exactly are you talking about?
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1111622
To the OP... what exactly are you talking about?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jaesung »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
you need to put bolts in order to install factory si strut bar. why go through all the trouble when you can just buy an aftermarket bar that goes on your shock bolts?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Because a lot of aftermarket bars have pivot points, making them pretty much useless for more than twice (or more) the cost of an oe si/gsr bar
you need to put bolts in order to install factory si strut bar. why go through all the trouble when you can just buy an aftermarket bar that goes on your shock bolts?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Because a lot of aftermarket bars have pivot points, making them pretty much useless for more than twice (or more) the cost of an oe si/gsr bar
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Re: OEM STRUTS (bennjamin@ozhonda.com)
my bad guys!
i mean the OEM STRUT BARS from the SI 99-00
so do i have to drill holes on my 00 EX coupe?
what size of the bolts would i use? how long? how thick? thanks!
i mean the OEM STRUT BARS from the SI 99-00
so do i have to drill holes on my 00 EX coupe?
what size of the bolts would i use? how long? how thick? thanks!
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Re: OEM STRUTS (marc-111)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marc-111 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
so do i have to drill holes on my 00 EX coupe?
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No, they're there already, just need the bolts.
so do i have to drill holes on my 00 EX coupe?
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No, they're there already, just need the bolts.
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Re: (pdiggitydogg)
No holes on my 97EX.. brother's 99 Si got totalled so I got some stuff off of him-- tenzo-r front strut bar, rear strut bar and tie bar.. he also gave me his oem strut bar (he had both on at the same time), which i found out wouldn't work(NO GOD DAMNED STUDS ).
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marc-111 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yah i'm gonna drill one but what is the size of that bolts? how long? how thick? how big is the washer?</TD></TR></TABLE>
does anyone know the size of that bolts? how long? how thick? how big is the washer?
thanks!
does anyone know the size of that bolts? how long? how thick? how big is the washer?
thanks!
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Since you're drilling, just pick a bolt that fits the holes of your strut bar.
I have an aftermarket one, and I think I used 8mm x 30mm (or 10mm x 30mm). But you can also use 3/8" x 1 1/4" long (1" long it probably enough too). You don't want it too long or it'll hit the hood, too short and obviously it won't reach through everthing.
Then just get washers that fit the bolts you are using. Lock washer might be better to use.
I drilled right through. It's not that thick. Make sure that the car is NOT raised. Let it rest on a level surface when torquing down. This makes it a little difficult to reach through the wheel well to under the tower, so temporarily jack the side up to insert the bolt. Repeat the other side. Remove the jack and torque.
I have an aftermarket one, and I think I used 8mm x 30mm (or 10mm x 30mm). But you can also use 3/8" x 1 1/4" long (1" long it probably enough too). You don't want it too long or it'll hit the hood, too short and obviously it won't reach through everthing.
Then just get washers that fit the bolts you are using. Lock washer might be better to use.
I drilled right through. It's not that thick. Make sure that the car is NOT raised. Let it rest on a level surface when torquing down. This makes it a little difficult to reach through the wheel well to under the tower, so temporarily jack the side up to insert the bolt. Repeat the other side. Remove the jack and torque.
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