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removing the rear LCA on a civic??

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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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anyone gotta FAQ on how to remove the rear lower control arms? Never did it so just want to get an idea on what im getting into. Thanks
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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I used the search button, you should too. This should help

http://www.honda-acura.net/for...15299

there are TONS of knowledge on this site. please, search extensively and resort to a new topic as your last resort.

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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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good luck if one of ur bold is sezied
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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yeah when they are sezied they are a bitch
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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just take it to a shop.. its like 60bucks to have them put on
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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yea thats the thing i wanted to do them myself, but i dont want to get screwed..is there a better tool that cudd prob help me. I mean i was just gonna use a breaker bar and get em off. How would the shop get em off?
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TicToc A*moto &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just take it to a shop.. its like 60bucks to have them put on </TD></TR></TABLE>

...or it takes 5 minutes and a 14mm socket to do it yourself
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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yea but im afraid of breaking the bolts myself...
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek9tl &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea but im afraid of breaking the bolts myself...</TD></TR></TABLE>

DAMN! how strong are you?
you should be fine, if they are rusted/corroded, i would soak them in some wd40 and let it sit over night.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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kool thanks
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

...or it takes 5 minutes and a 14mm socket to do it yourself </TD></TR></TABLE>

Seriously. How long does it really take to remove and replace TWO bolts on each side?
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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I've been through 10 frozen bolts on EK/EG's.

Before I even break the bolts loose, I use PB catalyst (yellow can) and
soak them 20 mins. A 24" breaker bar has always loosened the bolts
for me.

Keep in mind, I live in hawaii where there is alot of salt air. I also spend
my weekends at the beach, if not driving on it.

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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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iite, ima try that what is it really similar to wd40?
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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I went to the honda dealer and got all new bolts. WD40 works failry well, but it wouldnt hurt to use a propane torch to free things up a bit, just be careful aroudn the rubber bushings and the gas tank.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

...or it takes 5 minutes and a 14mm socket to do it yourself </TD></TR></TABLE>


lol it take days when the bolt brakes
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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what i did the last time is since i was changing the struts and the rear LCAs i just took them off as one unit on each side. So take off the the bolt to the sub frame and the bolt to the rear trailing arm and drop the strut and LCA at once....even if you arent changing the strut too it might be easier to work on it like that anyway while its off the car if you think they will be seized...
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