Tips for Refreshing EH9 suspension for DD'ing
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Tips for Refreshing EH9 suspension for DD'ing
Good afternoon, I have a 1995 Civic EX sedan that I use as a daily driver (150 mile commute every day). I take a lot of winding roads as well as some highway. I've been looking for tips on restoring and improving steering and suspension.
So far I've replaced:
-Front LCAs (Dorman)
-Front UCAs (TruHart adjustables)
-Rear LCAs (OE w/ new bushings)
-Rear UCAs (TruHart adjustables)
-Outter Tie Rod Ends (unknown brand)
-Strut/Coil/Mount Assemblies @ all 4 corners (FCS from rockauto)
-Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar Endlinks (unknown brand)
-Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (Duralast)
-Rear Toe Arms (unknown brand)
-BWR 3 pt. front upper strut tower brace
-15" LS Mesh w/ 195/50/15 Kumho Ecsta ASTs
Was hoping someone could suggest what I should replace/add next. Do the rear upper strut tower braces really make much of a difference? I was told the rear lower braces make a decent impact. ANY help would be much appreciated!
Thank you!
So far I've replaced:
-Front LCAs (Dorman)
-Front UCAs (TruHart adjustables)
-Rear LCAs (OE w/ new bushings)
-Rear UCAs (TruHart adjustables)
-Outter Tie Rod Ends (unknown brand)
-Strut/Coil/Mount Assemblies @ all 4 corners (FCS from rockauto)
-Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar Endlinks (unknown brand)
-Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (Duralast)
-Rear Toe Arms (unknown brand)
-BWR 3 pt. front upper strut tower brace
-15" LS Mesh w/ 195/50/15 Kumho Ecsta ASTs
Was hoping someone could suggest what I should replace/add next. Do the rear upper strut tower braces really make much of a difference? I was told the rear lower braces make a decent impact. ANY help would be much appreciated!
Thank you!
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Re: Tips for Refreshing EH9 suspension for DD'ing
Considering that you use the car as a DD, and not a track ****, you've already gone overboard on what would be useful to you. No, a rear upper strut tower brace isn't going to make a noticeable difference for you. No, a rear lower brace is not going to make a noticeable difference for you. This stands doubly true if you plan on getting more BWR ****.
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Re: Tips for Refreshing EH9 suspension for DD'ing
yea, seriously. I redid a eg civic suspension...everything top to bottom all stock.. Got in, took it for a ride, no noticeable difference. Just change things that are broke, leaking, etc
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Re: Tips for Refreshing EH9 suspension for DD'ing
Taking winding roads with stock suspension isn't going to work. You can look into an integra setup because those cars were built with a somewhat sport suspension, basic integra LS struts and springs, LS front and rear swaybar is a decent upgrade.
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