i have a 97 ek... I kno almost everyone went thru this same problem. I WANT TO CHANGE MY REAR SHOCKS AND SPRINGS BUT WORRIED ABOUT THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE WILL SNAP AND BECOMES DIFFICULT TO COME OFF. I WANT TO KNOW WHEN I CHANGE MY SHOCKS AND SPRINGS WHERE CAN I GET A REPLACEMENT FOR THAT BOLT??. THE KIT I GOT FOR MINES DIDNT COME WITH THAT BOLT.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spoonsinglecam &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WHERE CAN I GET A REPLACEMENT FOR THAT BOLT??.</TD></TR></TABLE>
At any Honda dealership for $7.73 apiece. Part number 90173-SR3-003. It would be best to call ahead and have them order a pair up for you in advance, because not every dealer will necessarily stock these.

 

I never had a problem with that bolt. I guess the cars I have bought never came from salty roads. I would suggest spray the bolt with penetrating oil first and let it sit.

 

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I would imagine so, in Hawaii.

Cars from the northeast region frequently have these types of problems due to road salt corrosion. Rust is a nightmare.

Cars from the south and southwest almost never have these types of problems. I've seen cars from the west coast that don't require any additional effort to break any suspension bolts loose. I could only dream of working on cars in such an environment.

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You could try that, but if the bolt is rusted and seized to the inner sleeve of the bushing, it's not going to help.

Remember to put a coat of anti-seize compound on the bolt when reinstalling.

 

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I would imagine so, in Hawaii.

Cars from the northeast region frequently have these types of problems due to road salt corrosion. Rust is a nightmare.

Remember to put a coat of anti-seize compound on the bolt when reinstalling.</TD></TR></TABLE>

66% of my cars have come from the mainland (CA/NV) while 33% were local. I try to stay away from snow.

I dab on anti-seize every time I work on my suspension, just in case...

 

good 2 kno ppl good 2 kno...big ups..

 

Yes I have heard the same problem with many.

I personally have never had a problem but i live in Cali.

Everyone I have seen have problems are from places it snow or rains. Not here.

 

if it does get stuck its not to terrible to remove, but you may have to get a new bushing

 

I've never had that problem either, but I live in the south.

Then again, I've always used impact tools to take out suspension bolts. Every time, ever since I first lowered the car in 2002.

 

last time i went through this i ended up buying some blox lca's. i had three bolts seized in the sleeves. not a fun time

 

every civic or integra i worked in had that those bolts siezed not very fun. but after doing so many its not a big deal anymore sawzaw is your friend.

 

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Same here

 

I changed my suspension and snapped 2 of the 3 bolts in the rear LCA.
Spray those bitches down at least 8 hours before with some PB Blaster.
I planned ahead of time for my suspension change and purchased the bolts from hondaautoparts online. When you replace the bolts, be sure to rub down some non-rust lube on them so that the next time if need be, you do not run into this problem!

Shipping for 6 bolts and ends were a total of $60.00. Well worth it!