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Old 05-25-2010, 06:16 AM
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Default Swapping rear LCAs DIY?

Hey -

Does anybody have a link for a how-to on removing/installing new rear LCAs ('96 - '00 civics)?

Thanks.
Old 05-25-2010, 06:30 AM
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you dont need a link man its simple... remove the 3 bolts on the old lca... my advice is to get new bolts since they old ones have tendency of rounding off or breaking off.

then you put the new lcas on and put the 3 bolts in.

if you have a sway bar u need to remove that nut or bolt as well
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Default Re: Swapping rear LCAs DIY?

Originally Posted by acake em1
you dont need a link man its simple... remove the 3 bolts on the old lca... my advice is to get new bolts since they old ones have tendency of rounding off or breaking off.

then you put the new lcas on and put the 3 bolts in.

if you have a sway bar u need to remove that nut or bolt as well
This.. and chances are that you will break the old bolts.
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Default Re: Swapping rear LCAs DIY?

simple stuff, you need no guides for this kinda thing. Ive done it many times, easy easy. look at them and you'll see which bolts you have to remove.

like someone said.. if you have a sway bar, there will be an extra bolt.
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Default Re: Swapping rear LCAs DIY?

Remember to soak the bolts with WD-40 and use jack stands.
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Default Re: Swapping rear LCAs DIY?

Originally Posted by EL Vap133
Remember to soak the bolts with WD-40 and use jack stands.
Yup, that helps. I have found that "liquid wrench" works even better than wd40
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Yup, that helps. I have found that "liquid wrench" works even better than wd40
Oh well there you go, I never heard of it but if it works go for it.
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Default Re: Swapping rear LCAs DIY?

thanks guys...no anti-sway bar yet, but soon.
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Default Re: Swapping rear LCAs DIY?

I would pick up a can of pb buster and soak all the bolts for a day. Then the next day i would swap out the lca's. If you break those bolts you'll be pissed of because they are a b**ch to get out. Plus they are 8 bucks a piece straight from honda.
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