r18 / si sway bars interchangeable?

accord2civic · 06-29-2009, 04:49 AM

just wondering if the sway bars on the r18 and si are interchangeable... i dont want to lower my r18 i just want a thicker sway bar .. my educated guess being in the honda game for a little bit is that yes they are interchangeable plus the fact the si n r18 share the same chassis... but i could be wrong. i did spend a little time with the search function and google... fyi

Cylestyne · 06-29-2009, 04:50 AM

both the front and rear sway bars are changeable, please search, lots of people have done it.

civicmarc · 06-29-2009, 04:51 AM

Welcome to the site!

accord2civic · 06-29-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accord2civic

. i did spend a little time with the search function and google... fyi

sterizzle · 06-29-2009, 04:51 AM

yes they are
you just need mounting brackets
which, most people that upgrade there sway bars and want to sell their Si ones will sell you them with the bar

civicmarc · 06-29-2009, 04:52 AM

not enough time then.

accord2civic · 06-29-2009, 04:53 AM

thx for the help... i will spend more time with the search function next time....

CarDriver · 06-29-2009, 05:13 AM

CollegeHillsHonda has everything you need in their Si front and rear sway bar kits.

For my 09 EX sedan, I ordered an Si RSB for around $80 shipped and all the brackets and bolts were included.

All you need to bring is a socket kit with a couple extension pieces, some lithium grease for the new fat rubber bushings, and some elbow grease. Oh, and maybe some WD-40. And definitely a jackstand kit.

I happened to have 2 metal ramps and I backed up onto them (with a friend to guide me of course--careful!), and then I used my 2 jackstands in front of the rear wheels as backup, then I blocked the front wheels in front of them and in back of them with some wood. I didn't actually use my floor jack (you know, the hydraulic pump jack with the lever).

A few screws will require some realllllly hard turning to get loose (the endlink screws if I recall, but you'll figure it all out. And for some reason the new RSB doesn't seem to line up, just flip it around. The first time around, it was bumping into my muffler and then realized that it was turned around the wrong way. Start in the morning while there's lots of light and give yourself plenty of time and you'll piece things together like a champ.

accord2civic · 06-29-2009, 05:33 AM

^^^^ thanks for the help i should have no problem installing it

im just worried about these mounting brackets talked about

I have a 2006 r18 sedan
so if i order the si anti sway bar... it should come with all the pieces i need.?

i ordered one for my 93 accord it was thicker than the suspension techqniques one.. but sold it a few weeks ago so never did an install.. im sure it would have been an easy install tho even without a lift.

im looking for the most bang for the buck..i dont care about if its jdm or a big namebrand...and i certainly dont give 2 f*cks lol if its a mugen part.

sterizzle · 06-29-2009, 05:34 AM

i might even have one for sale if anyone is looking...

accord2civic · 06-29-2009, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterizzle

i might even have one for sale if anyone is looking...

hint hint... how much? pics?

killak20z3R · 06-29-2009, 06:00 AM

dose anybody know if JDM FD2 sway bars will fit the FA5?

4ADAM12 · 06-29-2009, 09:06 AM

Take some time and search, somewhere there is a thread with all the part numbers listed with a description for each number. Thats the thread I used it all the part numbers were correct.

fox · 06-29-2009, 09:19 AM

2006-2008 Honda Civic Exterior Accessories for Sedan

scroll down until you find "front sway bar upgrade" and the rear one too. they will get you all the little parts to do it.

***Cr8tive_leo*** · 06-29-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by civicmarc

not enough time then.

Obviously!

Installed Rear Sway on DX-G

CarDriver · 06-29-2009, 12:41 PM

Do not spend any time learning about the different part numbers involved. Sure...you can, but you don't need to.

You go to CollegeHillsHonda's website (I think someone already provided the link), you look for their Si Rear Sway Bar kit (when I bought mine it was probably $65 + $18 shipping), and everything let me say it again in case I wasn't clear...
every bracket and tool and nut and bolt and bushing and everything you need is included in the kit.

Nahwhen_Andrew · 07-28-2009, 04:59 AM

i gotta question, can the old bushing holders and and the brackets be reused?

fox · 07-28-2009, 01:48 PM

the bushings will probably be to small as there is a big difference in size of the bars. the brackets will need to be new as they are slightly different.

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sterizzle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Angwin, CA Posts: 1,774 Sterling iTrader: 5 / 100%	yes they are you just need mounting brackets which, most people that upgrade there sway bars and want to sell their Si ones will sell you them with the bar

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accord2civic Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 18 wendell iTrader: 0 / 0%	thx for the help... i will spend more time with the search function next time....

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CarDriver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,842 iTrader: 0 / 0%	CollegeHillsHonda has everything you need in their Si front and rear sway bar kits. For my 09 EX sedan, I ordered an Si RSB for around $80 shipped and all the brackets and bolts were included. All you need to bring is a socket kit with a couple extension pieces, some lithium grease for the new fat rubber bushings, and some elbow grease. Oh, and maybe some WD-40. And definitely a jackstand kit. I happened to have 2 metal ramps and I backed up onto them (with a friend to guide me of course--careful!), and then I used my 2 jackstands in front of the rear wheels as backup, then I blocked the front wheels in front of them and in back of them with some wood. I didn't actually use my floor jack (you know, the hydraulic pump jack with the lever). A few screws will require some realllllly hard turning to get loose (the endlink screws if I recall, but you'll figure it all out. And for some reason the new RSB doesn't seem to line up, just flip it around. The first time around, it was bumping into my muffler and then realized that it was turned around the wrong way. Start in the morning while there's lots of light and give yourself plenty of time and you'll piece things together like a champ.

06-29-2009, 05:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
accord2civic Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 18 wendell iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^^^ thanks for the help i should have no problem installing it im just worried about these mounting brackets talked about I have a 2006 r18 sedan so if i order the si anti sway bar... it should come with all the pieces i need.? i ordered one for my 93 accord it was thicker than the suspension techqniques one.. but sold it a few weeks ago so never did an install.. im sure it would have been an easy install tho even without a lift. im looking for the most bang for the buck..i dont care about if its jdm or a big namebrand...and i certainly dont give 2 f*cks lol if its a mugen part.

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sterizzle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Angwin, CA Posts: 1,774 Sterling iTrader: 5 / 100%	i might even have one for sale if anyone is looking...

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killak20z3R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fresno killa cali (559) Age: 26 Posts: 234 James Capps (amesoner) iTrader: 0 / 0%	dose anybody know if JDM FD2 sway bars will fit the FA5?

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4ADAM12 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 153 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Take some time and search, somewhere there is a thread with all the part numbers listed with a description for each number. Thats the thread I used it all the part numbers were correct.

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fox Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 496 iTrader: 1 / 100%	2006-2008 Honda Civic Exterior Accessories for Sedan scroll down until you find "front sway bar upgrade" and the rear one too. they will get you all the little parts to do it.

06-29-2009, 12:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
CarDriver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,842 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Do not spend any time learning about the different part numbers involved. Sure...you can, but you don't need to. You go to CollegeHillsHonda's website (I think someone already provided the link), you look for their Si Rear Sway Bar kit (when I bought mine it was probably $65 + $18 shipping), and everything let me say it again in case I wasn't clear... every bracket and tool and nut and bolt and bushing and everything you need is included in the kit.

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Nahwhen_Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Jose, THE BAY Age: 18 Posts: 260 Andrew Nguyen iTrader: 0 / 0%	i gotta question, can the old bushing holders and and the brackets be reused?

07-28-2009, 01:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
fox Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 496 iTrader: 1 / 100%	the bushings will probably be to small as there is a big difference in size of the bars. the brackets will need to be new as they are slightly different.