Well guys I have finally gotten to the point of my car where I am ready to replace the bushings. My first step was to look at the car and see what all I HAD to be replaced. From me changing out the passenger side axle I can see that the Tie rod end boot is shot, and so is the lower ball joint boot on my knuckle. So I figured I would go ahead and replace my tie rod end... Through advance these are cheap and available. But I want to replace everything with OEM honda. Ehh heres where the problem begins...My local honda shop wants <FONT COLOR="red">70.00</FONT> for just the passenger side tie rod end!!! 25.00 for the boot on the tie rod end! I couldnt believe it....so I am asking HT....where do you guys buy yours from???


I know this isnt a picture of my tie rod...but you get the point

 

take a peeky poo here

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1847132

 

majestic honda has alot of their stuff at base price...

 

for non-oem parts try http://www.rockauto.com.

I like moog better then OEM myself.

 

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https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1847132</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha...thanks.

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Thats what I have been looking at. <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ComeOnKip &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for non-oem parts try http://www.rockauto.com.

I like moog better then OEM myself.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Think I am going to stick with OEM...it lasted on the car for 20 years...20 more would be great!

I was also wondering. Which bushings are best to get OEM and which are best to go with poly? The car is going to be used as a casual street driver.

 

Aftermarket parts must meet OEM specs as per SAE standards. Moog is a good brand (like honda) and offers lifetime warranty on their parts. Something honda doesn't.

 

Good point.... What do you guys think about this kit. Kinda cheap...is it to good to be true. Are the parts poor quality?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by harmonator84 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Good point.... What do you guys think about this kit. Kinda cheap...is it to good to be true. Are the parts poor quality?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW</TD></TR></TABLE>

I actually bought stuff from that same seller before he is in canada but shipping was decently fast and the stuff I got was actually made in japan, That seller has a good rep I asked around before I bought, I would trust it

 

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I actually bought stuff from that same seller before he is in canada but shipping was decently fast and the stuff I got was actually made in japan, That seller has a good rep I asked around before I bought, I would trust it</TD></TR></TABLE>

I bought from these guys as well. Some 3-4k later everything is still good. Compared to Advanced Auto this stuff seems a better fit

go for it!

 

Go to majestic honda online get a printed list with prices and real part numbers not there refrence numbers. Take it to your honda dealer. Most of the time they well match the prices and shipping is free. Other than that order from majestic honda.

 

not to thread jack, but i have 90-93 teg rear trailing arms, i need new RTA bushings for them, are the the same as any honda/civic/crx or are they a different size?

also whats better. Prothane, Energy sus, OEM, or OEM replacement? not looking for anything really exspensive, but want it to last & be good

 

Check out NAPA for the tie rods. The ones they sell look exactly like OEM and are made in Japan.

 

DA RTA bushings are different from the rest. Don't use polyurethane... just get new oem / rubber ones.

 

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I have heard this from someone else too. See I am wanting to replace all my bushings in my car. So is it best to replace everything with poly other then the rear trailing arm?

 

IMO after owning both... no. if you want stiffer **** for the street look into the mugen bushings (except for the RTA).

Poly is sticky and it binds thru out the entire suspension travel (unless you feel brave enough to figure out how to put zerk (sp?) fittings into you control arm mount ears).

Rubber for the street, spherical for the track.

 

If I go with OEM...just doing the front its going to cost me around 535 bucks. WOW!
Thats me going through majestic...

 

restoring cars isn't a cheap process my friend. especially back to original specs.

 

remember these cars are 18 years old! if you are lucky they still make them... anyone know the part # for DA RTA bushing? and or price? its not on majestic or acura...

 

[QUOTE=92civicfreak]remember these cars are 18 years old! if you are lucky they still make them... <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
True True True
[QUOTE=ComeOnKip]restoring cars isn't a cheap process my friend. especially back to original specs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
But...if I was to try to turn around and sell the car...would I get my investment back?

 

that depends if there is any rust... i see rex's selling for $3k stock.... with rust.... now no rust & nice paint... 3.5+ full restor/origonal... $XX,xxx

 

Look at the automotive restoration industry as a whole.

Guys put thousands of man hours and tens of thousands of dollars into their restores to sell them for what? like $25000-$30000?

If you restored EVERYTHING on the car you MIGHT be able to get 8k.

Don't get into modifying / building cars if you're dollar conscious. Every performance part or new oem part you put on your car you're technically losing money doing it. Such is life.

 

Look if your worried about money just go to advance... less then $40 for both tie rods.

 

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW</TD></TR></TABLE>

Bought one of these exact same kits from the exact same seller. I've had it installed for 7-8 months and upper ball joint rubber casing is already deteriorating/cracking. The tie rods have fared better. I also bought some cv axles off ebay and the rubber did the same thing after 7-8 months. I've learned my lesson - you get what you pay for.

 

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which one there are Two.

52385-SR3-000

and

52385-SK7-N02

and both can be bought at Honda or an Acura dealer

 

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Bought one of these exact same kits from the exact same seller. I've had it installed for 7-8 months and upper ball joint rubber casing is already deteriorating/cracking. The tie rods have fared better. I also bought some cv axles off ebay and the rubber did the same thing after 7-8 months. I've learned my lesson - you get what you pay for.</TD></TR></TABLE>
8 months really isnt that bad of time considering how cheap they are. Maybe with proper greasing they might last alittle longer!
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92civicfreak &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that depends if there is any rust... i see rex's selling for $3k stock.... with rust.... now no rust & nice paint... 3.5+ full restor/origonal... $XX,xxx</TD></TR></TABLE>
No rust...will have new paint...
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ComeOnKip &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Look at the automotive restoration industry as a whole.

Guys put thousands of man hours and tens of thousands of dollars into their restores to sell them for what? like $25000-$30000?

If you restored EVERYTHING on the car you MIGHT be able to get 8k.

Don't get into modifying / building cars if you're dollar conscious. Every performance part or new oem part you put on your car you're technically losing money doing it. Such is life.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I know that...trust me...I know that.
I just am kinda up in the air on selling the car as of right now. So I am kinda trying to stay away from throwing to much money into the car before I figure out what I want to do...