Hey, i was just wondering if someone could help me with my problem, i have a 99 SH, and i've put in my suspension in my Base prelude before, but i've never run into this problem.

I'm trying to take out the bottom bolt (17mm) by the fork, but theres this "radius rod" thing blocking the way. I really dont' feel like taking it off since there hasn't been a reason to in my other prelude, but just thought i'd ask for advice on the forums.

Thats the rod for reference



closer up





Bam blockage.



I've tried jacking up the brake rotor to see if it would move, it doesn't budge, i've also tried to step on the rotor itself to push it down, it doesn't work either. Kinda clueless, Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks

 

your other prelude was base right? they dont have the same suspentions, but for that bolt, i really dont know

 

You need to disconnect the radius rod balljoint to get at the fork bolt.

How'r you putting the SH suspension in the Base? You'd need the SH subframe for that to work. Or are you just swapping the shocks/springs..

 

^^^ i'm putting in Teins, so thats why they're interchangable.

I was just hoping not to have to take off that arm. Thanks for the help.

 

You don't have to take off the arm. Just pop the ball joint and put it back when you're done.

 

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best way

 

alright thanks guys, i appreciate it, i guess i'll have to go grab the pitman and get this thing off.

 

No!! Just use a BFH (big ****** hammer) and hit the ball joint loose by hammering the side of the control arm.....much easier!!

 

Kayo, I've got a pittman puller if you need it. Call me if you still have my number or just PM me.