I tried installing coilovers on my '99 civic, and I've got some bolts frozen in my bushings (thanks to midwest rust!). I'm pretty sure I need new bushings, and I'm trying to figure out which bushings I'm supposed to be ordering. I need the rear LCA bushings that the struts go over, and the front LCA bushing that's linked to the fork holding the shock in place. Both of these have bolts frozen in them. Are these what I'm looking for?

http://store.summitracing.com/...w=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/...w=sku

...or do I need parts # 8.904, 16.3115, or 16.8102 on this page: http://www.suspension.com/civic.htm

If anyone has ordered these, please let me know which bushings I need to get. I need to get my car on the ground ASAP, I'm running out of options here (need to get to work everyday and have been borrowing someone's car).

btw, I'm getting poly-bushings partly because I'm almost certain I won't be able to remove the LCA's without more problems. Does my process sound right - burn current bushings out, then put new bushings in (a press isn't required right?). Someone help...

 

anyone?

 

Energy doesn't make Rear LCA Bushings for the 96-00 Civic. #16.3115 will be for your Front LCA, and #16.8111 and #8.904 are for your Dampers. From what I can tell, #8.308 is the one designated for the Rear Control Arms, but I have never seen them.

Let us know!
JasonGhostz

 

Figured out what I need... expletivein' ES doesn't make a bushing for the rear LCA for the EJ8's so my only options involve some type of press.

For the rear - Prothane part 8.904 (rear LCA) and ES part 16.8102 (front LCA).

I borrowed a ball-joint separator from a friend... think it'll be enough of a press to get the bushings out and the new ones in? I'm in a bad situation because everything is so rusted I don't want to remove the rear or front LCA's and risk snapping more bolts.

 

Well, I've never had to deal with a broken bolt or fused bushing, but aside from the PB Blaster, 3-in-1, Liquid Wrench, Torch combo, just be prepared if things don't work. I wish I could help further than that.

Good luck!
JasonGhostz