suspension install dificulty
12-21-2003, 03:07 PM
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Re: suspension install dificulty (clm)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by clm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Be careful of the rear LCA bolts...</TD></TR></TABLE>
I know the head of the bolt likes to break off on 92-95 hatches...same problem with the later years as well? Do all Honda LCA bolts just suck? The last time I did suspension we reinstalled the LCAs with better grade bolts. For a couple bucks you might as well.
I know the head of the bolt likes to break off on 92-95 hatches...same problem with the later years as well? Do all Honda LCA bolts just suck? The last time I did suspension we reinstalled the LCAs with better grade bolts. For a couple bucks you might as well.
12-21-2003, 03:10 PM
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Re: suspension install dificulty (clm)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by clm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Be careful of the rear LCA bolts...</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah the rear was the only trouble i ran into...if i were you, i'd take off all wheels the night before and soak the main bolts with penetrant, just in case.
with a 2 year old car, my rear LCA bolts were on there so tight that they broke 2 regular sockets and one impact socket before penetrant + lots of waiting + a 2nd impact socket finally got them loose.
make sure to get some spring compressors (free with deposit from autozone or pep boys). read up on the job (i.e. repair manual, H-T & internet how-to's with lots of pictures) to really familiarize yourself with the right parts and procedure.
good luck!
yeah the rear was the only trouble i ran into...if i were you, i'd take off all wheels the night before and soak the main bolts with penetrant, just in case.
with a 2 year old car, my rear LCA bolts were on there so tight that they broke 2 regular sockets and one impact socket before penetrant + lots of waiting + a 2nd impact socket finally got them loose.
make sure to get some spring compressors (free with deposit from autozone or pep boys). read up on the job (i.e. repair manual, H-T & internet how-to's with lots of pictures) to really familiarize yourself with the right parts and procedure.
good luck!
12-21-2003, 03:13 PM
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Re: suspension install dificulty (clm)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by clm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Be careful of the rear LCA bolts...</TD></TR></TABLE>
I broke both bolts on my 92. I would put gease on the bolt. So it does not rust.
I broke both bolts on my 92. I would put gease on the bolt. So it does not rust.
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12-21-2003, 05:18 PM
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Re: suspension install dificulty (vodomagoo)
its not hard.. for me its a 3 hour job.. coz im slow.. 
get some lubricant sprayer thing.. breaker bars and spring compressor..
get some lubricant sprayer thing.. breaker bars and spring compressor..
12-21-2003, 07:14 PM
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Re: suspension install dificulty (Jonas99)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jonas99 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
my rear LCA bolts were on there so tight that they broke 2 regular sockets and one impact socket before penetrant + lots of waiting + a 2nd impact socket finally got them loose.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Similar experience on my '96 del Sol. Broke 2 sockets, impact wrench did nothing, and couldn't drill through it. It even survived an accident it was seized so hard. Absolute nightmare. Still stuck in there, too.
my rear LCA bolts were on there so tight that they broke 2 regular sockets and one impact socket before penetrant + lots of waiting + a 2nd impact socket finally got them loose.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Similar experience on my '96 del Sol. Broke 2 sockets, impact wrench did nothing, and couldn't drill through it. It even survived an accident it was seized so hard. Absolute nightmare. Still stuck in there, too.
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