Has anybody tried this technique when installing their rear swaybar in their integra? http://hybrid2.honda-perf.org/tech/ITRon5G.html



Basically, they swap the stock swaybar mounts, and modify them slightly to accomodate the larger bar. This install involves no subframe drilling, and also allows for a lower tie bar to be used.

I just put my comptech 22mm bar in this way this morning, and so far so good! Do you think this setup is at risk for subframe tearout? thanks

 

This method of installing the Type-R rear swaybar is notorious for causing subframe tearout. The reason why, is because the brackets cause the swaybar to be mounted AWAY from the subframe which increases the amount of stress on the subframe attachement points. Over time the added stress and torque will cause subframe sheetmetal to crack and eventually tearout.

The correct method for installing the Type-R rear swaybar is to mount it DIRECTLY to the subframe. This greatly reduces the amount of stress applied to the subframe sheetmetal. You can go to my website at http://www.geocities.com/bretq....html (or my mirror site at http://www.geocities.com/bretq....html ) for complete step-by-step instructions for installing the Type-R rear swaybar.

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

i have BSQ mounting style on my Civic and integra with an ITR sway bar. No Problems at all. 2.5 yrs and running

 

BSQ gets from me. Lovin my ITR bar.

 

NOT new and not a wise idea. Just buy a reinforcement kit...

 

I bought a Beaks reinforcement kit, but after taking off my stock bar, decided to go with the "hybrid" method instead. All of the subframe bracing techniques require drilling into the subframe, which surely has to weaken it some. Not to mention, the hybrid style uses the factory swaybar mounting points... maybe Honda used them for a specific reason?

I just figure the brackets will bend/break far before my thick *** subframe will, but i could be wrong

 

You are WRONG. ITR subframes are reinforced as well as the rest of the rear of the car. The ITR subframe does not have brackets like the GSR or LS Integras do to bolt the D brackets for the swaybar to subframe... The D bracket bolts directly to the subframe (a Reinforced subframe).

So, if you decide to not be smart and use the reinforcing brackets then don't go to the track or you will tear your subframe.

 

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If you look at the bottom of that link, it says "copywrite 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. It must have been 5 or 6 years since I first looked at that article...

Turns out, it's not such a good idea...