how to: suspension techniques rear swaybar install on a HONDA
It's pretty much a bolt-on affair, so I'll let the pictures do the talking:
Start by removing the one bolt from each rear lower control arm (I'm using itr rear lca's, so your setup may be a little different...)
There are five bolts holding two brackets on per side - one is the side rear tow hook, and the other is the bracket which holds the swaybar.
Comparing stock (above) vs ST (below):
Stock is 1/2" in diameter:
ST is 7/8" in diameter:
The ST brackets bolt on using only three bolts. It's up to you whether to reuse the oem bolts or the ST ones... I used the longer ones:
There's a weird plate to line up the endlinks and bolt to the rear lca's. I'm pretty disappointed in the design, but whatever works:
Here's an installed view from the rear - you can barely see it:
I left it on the softest setting. With 11k F and 16k R, it's pretty neutral unless you trailbrake or lift off throttle in a corner.
Thanks to johnzm for a great deal on the bar. Best suspension mod besides coilovers so far!
Originally Posted by Tasuki_Civic
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