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Old 11-17-2004, 09:38 AM
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Default What else should I change while I'm doing suspension and brake work?

Hey,

I'm swapping my suspension and brakes with Koni/GC and Teg brakes next week.

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What other parts are worthwhile to replace while I'm down there?

Thanks.
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swaybars would be a good upgrade if you don't already have them.
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Default Re: What else should I change while I'm doing suspension and brake work? (VolpeOwnsU)

Sway bars are sitting in the garage ready to be put on. Forgot to mention that.

I'm thinking more along the lines of upgrading parts that have just worn out because of years of use.

I've heard about changing the tie rod/tie rod ends? Can someone explain this?

Anythine else that should be changed. I wanna do this right the first time
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Default Re: What else should I change while I'm doing suspension and brake work? (litterbox)

Get some nice new b00shings. Energy suspension would be a good choice.
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change your brake fluid..... go with ate super blue
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Default Re: What else should I change while I'm doing suspension and brake work? (litterbox)

replace all the bushings. make sure the shock mount bushing is firm. as well as the bushinngs at the arm to body. control arm bushings can be fixed with prothane inserts but the others may require a machine to be pressed out/in..
Paint calipers and getsome slotted front rotors.

also its a good time to scrape all the shiz off the inner fenders. an roll ur fenders to if ya going to go low with 205's or wider.
There was a myth that the 4 door rears handbrake cable is to long but its is all the same. i got 4d00r Ls rear and it was a direct bolt on other than i had to use a peice off the old arms 2 14's and a T thing.. you will see what i mean.


Drop ur gas tank.


good luck
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tie rod ends would be good, I guess.
Theyre not hard, just dont screw up the distance from the actual rod
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K, So far I'm looking at changing:

All Bushings
Tie Rod Ends


Is there anyone that sells a complete bushing kit? Or do I have to get new OEM ones?
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Default Re: (litterbox)

Here's my "how to" on tie rod ends...

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1031874

Replace your rotos w/ some brembo blanks.
Replace all caliper hardware.
Clean & relube all sliding pins.
Mabey add SS brake lines.
Paint Calipers.
Replace Rear LCA bolts and coat non-threaded surfaces w/ anti-siez.
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im not sure if this was said but ,dont forget your camber kit
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by litterbox &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">K, So far I'm looking at changing:

All Bushings
Tie Rod Ends


Is there anyone that sells a complete bushing kit? Or do I have to get new OEM ones?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Energy Suspension sell them individually or as a kit.

If you want a little firmer brake, get some SS brake lines.
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Default Re: (DOHC4life)

Here's what I've ordered so far. This is all going during Thanksgiving:

Integra Brakes all around
Goodridge SS Brake lines

Koni Yellow/GC Combo


Here's what I have already:


Omnipower front and rear camber kits

Here's what I need to get:

Tie Rod ends
Bushing kit
LCA Bolts

Where can I get the energy suspension bushing kit? Can anyone think of anything else that might be useful?
Thanks for all your help guys
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94eg! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Here's my "how to" on tie rod ends...
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1031874
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Thank you very much for this. I was looking for it.
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Bushing kit's are a god, I got one for the delsol, defintly come in handy when you replace stuff incase you break a bushing. I know I did, thank god I got the kit.
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