Tools needed:

basic socket set and combo wrench set
32mm socket for axle nut
breaker bar
torque wrench (not mandatory)
flat headed screwdriver
vise grips or clamps

This is not a complete How-To. There are common sense things which I left out such as taking everything apart (which I'm sure you can find if you search). The only things I left on were the upper A-arms (yes, bushings aren't as good but those are getting replaced in the spring).


Find a good place to work on it. Inside is best incase anything goes wrong and you can't drive it for a day or two (weather). I put mine on at work on a lift, then the other half at home in my basement garage.




I purchased my CTR 5-lug from H Motors Online and opted for the front sway bar as well. Had it shipped to my house.


Stock DX front brakes


Clamp front brake lines then disconnect. Once you've installed the new brakes, reconnect the line (make sure you torque it correctly or you won't get fluid to the caliper), then remove the clamp. If you don't have a strong enough clamp, use Vise-Grips.


I used the stock Civic brake lines for the front. All you have to do is route them around the bolt with the green arrow. I was worried about melting them, but after some serious repeated braking on a Poker Run, they are still fine. (don't laugh, no brakeline melting point knowledge in my noggin).


I bought a full set (5-lug only came with fronts) of CTR shocks/springs from b18c1_powered_si that way I wouldn't be mixing and matching the fronts and rears (all the rear ones I found were unknown mileage). If you install the swaybar up front, you will need CTR, EX, or Si LCA's. If you don't install the swaybar, switch the forks over from the USDM shocks to the JDM* shocks (disregard if not using JDM* shocks). *= JDM, but could also be EX or Si. Can't think of the spring rates off the top of my head, but the stock DX springs have 11 coils and the CTR springs have 10. Ride is definitely rougher with the CTR's, but in no way capable of interfering with dates like all you weenies say). I drew a line by the two different forks to show you the extra space for the swaybar.


Finished with the fronts, now to my house for the rears.


Stock rear drums


Pull this clip off. I stuck a flat head behind the lip on the clip, then jerked on the shaft of the screwdriver to get the clip off (enough laughing). I let all the fluid run out of the rear brakes lines before I started. Before you remove the clip, unscrew the soft brake line from the hard brake line.


For the rear brake lines I used Integra rear lines which I purchased from the local Honda yard.


There are two clips holding on each side of the e-brake lines. Remove these.


Release e-brake and unbolt these two bolts (red dots). Then rotate the lines and pull them out to the side.


When you install the CTR e-brake lines, this is a pictoral side view of the gasket. I used a flat head to get it back in place.


CTR e-brake lines installed. Reverse removal to install.


I went ahead and used a nifty tool my dad had to clean around the studs.


Some of the studs were messed up so I dyed them.


Thats just about all of the details. Make sure you bleed the brakes.

 

Nice.

How much for the conversion?

 

$2,100 off the top of my head. Thats including wheels, tires, and lugnuts.

 

Mines' just getting done at the moment. Already running ITR sussy in four corners. Its on EG though. Any comments on the braking?

 

any trouble bleeding the brakes? bump

 

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Ouch.

 

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Ouch.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

No, you just bleed the brakes like you normally would. They're the same as USDM ITR.

1,200 5-lug w/rear sway
200 CTR shocks/springs
350 slips
300 azenis
120 daiyama lugnuts
120 cr-v steelies - daily
200 ziex- daily

 

very great thread!! i think this should be *stickied*!!!!!

how do you like your new stopping power?

brett

 

nice write up...
quesiton can anyone answer this.. are the EK rear trailing arms teh same or similar to integra rear trailing arms??? i have my integra 5 lug suspension about to go on a EK and wanted to know what do i have to change out to get it to bolt up correctly??

also what about the fronts as well?
my 5 lug is from a usdm ITR and im trying to figure otu what i will have to change out to get it to fit on a EK.. thing liek the e brak cables as well...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nextelbuddy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice write up...
quesiton can anyone answer this.. are the EK rear trailing arms teh same or similar to integra rear trailing arms??? i have my integra 5 lug suspension about to go on a EK and wanted to know what do i have to change out to get it to bolt up correctly??

also what about the fronts as well?
my 5 lug is from a usdm ITR and im trying to figure otu what i will have to change out to get it to fit on a EK.. thing liek the e brak cables as well...

</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just before I got my USDM IT-R 5-lug setup, it used to be on my buddy's 99/00 6th gen' hatch. I used to have the EG Si-R brake setup with GT3's and we did an even trade for his 5-lug setup with the IT-R wheels. Front hub & knuckle w/brake assembly and rear trailing arm w/ brake assembly & IT-R e-brake cables.

 

ok im retarded... im just not picking up on the hints lol...

if i remove the complete ITR 5 lug system except the rear LCAs what do i need to add/change to get it to bolt up to a 96-00 EK ?

can i reuse my integra trailing arms? or are they differnt than the EK trailing arms?

and as for the front what do i change

 

hotness.....but nobody said anything about that first pick...thats a ****** hot little garage...i wish i had that set up

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nextelbuddy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok im retarded... im just not picking up on the hints lol...

if i remove the complete ITR 5 lug system except the rear LCAs what do i need to add/change to get it to bolt up to a 96-00 EK ?

can i reuse my integra trailing arms? or are they differnt than the EK trailing arms?

and as for the front what do i change</TD></TR></TABLE>

bump for some answers

 

for the conversion; i switched to a rear disc on my EK, and I absolutely love it.

 

 

Can anyone link me to a similar DIY with working pictures?