Its a 91 DX, Manual Rack

So i just did the whole combo:

Inner tie rods
Outter Tie rods
UCA's
Lower B/J
Sway Bar end links

Two questions:

1. When i put the new Inner Tie rod in, do i have to bent that little washer that stops is from unscrewing the end? Or it will be fine just like that?

2. After all those brand new parts my car got alot stiffer. Its stupid stiff now, actually. I got omni powers, kyb's and 1.5 inch exented top hats.

thanks!

 

Bend them, better safe than sorry!

 

Where did you buy these parts from. I'm about to do that to my car. I saw a whole set for sale on ebay by arm_can. not sure if it good thou

 

I purchased from arm_can, I haven't that many issues with the products. On the other hand, I can't compare them to new OEM because I've never had the change for those

 

Looking to replace all these also. I heard stock was the best way to go...For better ride quality over extreme stiffness.

 

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i need the stiffness, cuz im already tucking over an inch in the front.

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yea same place, so far so good, how long did you had them for?


So different brands make the difference in stiffness and such right?

 

So you guys have had good luck with this kit?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW
Really thinking about picking it up. I think it would solve all my problems!

 

I just put new inner and outers on my car... loosened up after &gt;25 miles of driving. I also tightened up the steering input preload.... with that and the inner rack end bushing... my front end feels new ^_^

 

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good info!

did you had a same kit tho? And did you bent those washers?

 

i used to just use red locktite and be done with it, but after seeing a few come loose i started bending the lock washers down.

all you need to do is grab them with some vise grips at an angle that will bend them towards the flat spot on the tie rod.

if you dont theres a chance of them loosening when the alignment is done.

 

yea thats what il afraid of them getting lose. So i might as well bent them. Thing is there another biug and think washer that is kinda in the way for benting them...

So anyone on the stiffness?

 

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I need everything in that kit besides the lower ball joints. I think i might pick one up.

 

it seems pretty good

 

Think I might order me a set. Cant be too bad for that price. They should atleast last a year or so.
I just dont want something crazy stiff!

 

yea this is what im trying to figure out right now

 

IDK the more I look at them the more I am thinking about staying away from them. I dont think cheap is the best route to go in your steering...

 

115 dollars through ebay......or......535 dollars through majestic(oem honda)

Thats everything in the front end. Idk about you guys but IMO I am thinking about giving the ebay a try...

 

this thread wasnt about how good or bad this kit was. I had two perticular questons. I got some what an answer for one question so far...

 

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I know...that was me asking YOU...is this kit any count?

 

its al good so far, i just need to figure out if its way stiffer than stockies

 

in your original post i see 1 question and one comment mark as a question, but dont see a question in the statement.

i thought i answered the one question i seen. you responded but i dont understand exactly what you was asking back. there should be nothing in the way of bending the locks down except the bellows boot, once thats pulled back you shouldnt have a problem bending them. turning the wheel to the opposite side that you are working on (extends the rack end towards you) makes it alot easier. if that doesnt work turn the wheel the other way and work from under the car.

 

Sorry friend, Sometime english owns me.

Yes im pretty sure that it wont be hard to bent them, ill find sime time and do it and get an alighnment.

Thanks for your help bud.

 

no problem.