Ok, my cars sick. I Know my struts and springs are gone, I've already figured out that I'm going to need to replace those, but I was wondering about the steering components. I'm a noob and don't really know what all I need to replace, I'm think I need to replace the upper and lower ball joints (With control arms attached?) and I was planning on doing the Energy bushings at the same time., My car drives like the suspension is falling apart, every bump sounds horrible, my passenger rear tire rubs when I have any weight in the back or hit a weird angle. Plus I've attacked many a pothole and I'm on my second engine, third transmission, and have snapped three CV shafts. I want to start modding my cb but I don't see the point putting any money into a car than can barely stay on the road.
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Just get a replacement car.
For the suspension , according to your description replace upper control arms and balljoints. Replace lower control arm balljoints , replace outer tie rod ends , replace shocks and springs like you said.
Also click this link to determine which are shot.
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=98507
1993 Honda Accord LX 2004-2009
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sway bar end links also make a big differenceRetired 1990 Accord LX Coupe
Project 240SX
Vouches: Bought from: smseagren83, phatdoughnut, uk - accord, lucid, iamnemo, accord_inspire, 2point6, chopstickz, djcaz_aom, roskoOriginally posted by chillin943anyone kno if i can just make a hot wire for v-tec off the horn??
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Thanks, Tomorrow I'll run through the test and see if its specifically one part down there, should I do new bushings while I'm doing all this?Comment
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Might as well once you start taking things apart. Energy suspension bushing master kits will help firm up the ride but usually only last a year before they start decaying. The master kit from Prothane have harder poly compound and will last longer but the car will vibrate a good bit more.Retired 1990 Accord LX Coupe
Project 240SX
Vouches: Bought from: smseagren83, phatdoughnut, uk - accord, lucid, iamnemo, accord_inspire, 2point6, chopstickz, djcaz_aom, roskoOriginally posted by chillin943anyone kno if i can just make a hot wire for v-tec off the horn??Comment
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Unless you want to make it like new find someone (frame shop, trusted auto repair shop, or a friend that knows suspension) and find out exactly what you need so you don't buy part you don't need at this time, unless your restoring don't use the shotgun approach. Just replace the bad parts.It's much cheaper!
From your description plan to spend around 350.00 or more on parts only.Last edited by Old School; 04-14-2008, 12:36 AM.Take that freek show to the park, maybe the squirrels will care.
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