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Old 09-21-2009, 01:25 PM
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What is the best swaybar for a 96-98 civic? I'm new to all this and need a little help. Thanks.
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front or rear
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and how serious are you looking to go? for example, small like the Si's 13mm rear or large like an ITR 22mm rear, which will require further bracing.
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looking at options for both. so with the ITR rear, what kind of bracing is needed? i'm looking to start taking it to the track for some runs and maybe do a little auto xing.
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Default Re: swaybar options

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looking at options for both. so with the ITR rear, what kind of bracing is needed? i'm looking to start taking it to the track for some runs and maybe do a little auto xing.
i like the ASR rear subframe brace, it adds a little ballerness to good function. Or you can go the ghetto fabulous way with washers for spacing and metal plates to spread out the load. If not, you will more than likely tear out your rear subframe.
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Will the ITR rear fit on a sedan? If so I think I'll go that route and get a rear subframe brace.
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it will fit but i will need a asr frame brace and integra rear lower control arms. or after market. that what i have in my hb eg. works perfect
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why will I need aftermarket or Integra ca's?
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Default Re: swaybar options

cause ur lcas dont have the holes for the sway bar end links
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Yes they are there. I already seen them when I put the springs on this past Fri.
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They are there, you will need the subframe brackets (not the D link brackets) and endlinks from a SI
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^ Thanks for that tip. Didn't know that I needed those.
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i like skunk2
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http://www.jdmuniverse.com/forums/view_ekswaybars.html i used this thread to help me with my choices
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c1 sleeper, that was really helpful. Thanks. Looks like I'm just gonna look for an SI rear for now. Seems to be the best choice until I upgrade the front to a larger diameter.




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