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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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Default 1994 Civic Hatch CX Suspension need help**

I am currently having a issue with the rear suspension. It feel like when im driving the rear end is swaying. Could it be control arm bushings?? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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What has been done to the suspension? Was was the last alingment? Is this happening when you hit bumps?


Go under the car, grab and try to shake stuff, to check for excess movement. Take a look at the bushings, and see what shape they are in. Also, look at the trailing arm bushings.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Lowered 2 inches. Has KYB nitrogen shocks. i just bought the car on monday. Doesnt really happen on bumps mainly just driving straight
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Default Re: 1994 Civic Hatch CX Suspension need help**

Have you had the trailing arms off recently?
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Lowered 2 inches. Has KYB nitrogen shocks. i just bought the car on monday. Doesnt really happen on bumps mainly just driving straight
Did the guy have it aligned when he lowered?

Check the bushings.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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I honestly have no idea. i will check and keep updated. and look into alignment.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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I honestly have no idea. i will check and keep updated. and look into alignment.
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Don't get an alignment until you have checked/replaced the bushings.

You WILL need another if you do change anything.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Default Re: 1994 Civic Hatch CX Suspension need help**

what size tires do you have?
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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Default Re: 1994 Civic Hatch CX Suspension need help**

same thing happened to me in my eg coupe. i got and alignment and it fixed the problem.
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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rear trailing arm bushings, the big one that goes into the frame with those 2 bolts, ive had to fix this on multiple hondas
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:15 AM
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Default Re: 1994 Civic Hatch CX Suspension need help**

Before you look too hard at the suspension check the tires for broken belts. I've seen that cause some pretty wicked swaying like what you're describing.
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