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    Replace Suspension Bolts?

    I'm getting all the parts I need together before I do some suspension upgrades.

    I was wondering how many of you replaced the bolts with new hardware? Mainly I was worried about the bolts that hold on the struts. But I might get the bolts for all the rear lower control arms also.


    Those are the bolts I'll be removing. Please excuse my ignorance if this information is already posted. I couldn't find anything on here through searching.
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    the bolts that come in the car are the top grade metal to withstand the beatings.. in my opinion i would only replace a bolt if the OEM bolt was stripped or bent but even then the replacement would be and OEM one

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      #3
      Replace them as needed. I didn't have to replace any of bolts when I did strut and spring replacement job along with urethane bushing installation on a Civic. Since your location is in AZ, rusting bolts are not that much of concern I think.
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        #4
        If you take them out, get a wire wheel to it to clean it up if its rusty or anything.

        But personally I dont think you need to change any bolts and waste money.
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          #5
          Factory fasteners are the best to use no question at all. Accordztech is right get a wire wheel and clean them up or use a wire brush, No reason to replace unless you MUST. I replaced all of my control arms, struts, and necessary bushings I reused all the factory fasteners I cleaned them with a wire wheel and wire brush. I used loctite and you need clean threads for that. I also used a torque wrench to make sure I did it right. Save your money and use it on your car for something else.

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            #6
            I think you posted a picture, but I can't see it.

            The rear has issues with frozen bolts. The ones that hold the strut to the knuckle sometimes freeze. The one that holds the front lower control arm in the rear on the inside will freeze.

            By freeze, I mean stuck until you tear the bushing.
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              wire wheel the bolts clean and then ANTISIEZE the bolt so they dont freeze again.ive done that with all my suspension bolts that have previously came off to avoid further issues.

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