Important info for all those with aftermarket sways! - Page 3

iomatic · 06-12-2007, 03:23 PM

I meant where on the LCA in the diagram? They both look the same; is that the point of the illustrations?
Thanks.

**J-Ro** · 06-12-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by iomatic

I meant where on the LCA in the diagram? They both look the same; is that the point of the illustrations?
Thanks.

Actually, that's kind of funny that you mention that... I just looked back at the drawings, and the endlink bracket isn't shown for some reason (EX or Si). That's odd. Anyways, there SHOULD be a bracket in the drawing on the inboard side of the front section of the arm.

PeterC. · 06-13-2007, 12:43 AM

^^
I'm wondering that myself as well.

I'm glad I didn't get the swaybar because I had a feeling that would happen. Anyway, I have access to a welder and metal so I should be able to reinforce that easily. Unfortunately, most people don't have it that easy so what do the majority do especially if they already have the swaybar on?

**J-Ro** · 06-13-2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterC.

Unfortunately, most people don't have it that easy so what do the majority do especially if they already have the swaybar on?

That's the $64 question. :)
Unfortunately there isn't really any other option. Basically only welding will provide the required strength.

truflip · 06-13-2007, 09:05 AM

Hmm.. HMmm.... I want

Thanks to this thread, not so sure if I want Si Sway or Progress Sway

CZ-75 · 06-13-2007, 12:43 PM

FWIW, I've been e-mailing an Australian company called K-Mac about sway bars and they should have adjustable sways with a reinforcement kit by the end of Summer.

**8thgenuser** · 06-13-2007, 12:46 PM

I added a poll to see just how many other people have experienced the same issue. If you haven't yet experience any breakage, please do not vote, unless you will never install a sway bar because of what you learned in this thread.

***Highrev1*** · 06-13-2007, 01:12 PM

Easy fix...Use four one on each side and bolt it to the additional hole in that bracket, easily reinforce the mounting location removing the stress from the outer edge and transferring it. Gimme a week or 2 I will make em.

***Highrev1*** · 06-13-2007, 01:26 PM

This design would requiring drilling another hole in that bracket but would add some extra strength. Just a thought. These would be easy to install drill a hole and bolt them on, and would solve the tear out issue.

**8thgenuser** · 06-13-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Highrev1

Easy fix...Use four one on each side and bolt it to the additional hole in that bracket, easily reinforce the mounting location removing the stress from the outer edge and transferring it. Gimme a week or 2 I will make em.

Looks like this is quite an easy bolt-on fix. I'd buy a set. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Highrev1

This design would requiring drilling another hole in that bracket but would add some extra strength. Just a thought. These would be easy to install drill a hole and bolt them on, and would solve the tear out issue.

I don't know about drilling another hole in that bracket. Putting another hole in the bracket would weaken it even more.

Don't know why that other hole is there in the first place. Maybe it was the extra effort Honda went through to reduce weight on the car? Yeah right.

***Highrev1*** · 06-13-2007, 01:59 PM

The weak spot is the outer edge not the inner surface area. THats why I think the extra hole will do more good than harm.

See it was torn out to the side that is why I think the 2 bolts would help more than hurt.

MellowGato · 06-13-2007, 02:05 PM

Highrev1 - how much for the "strengheners"?

***Highrev1*** · 06-13-2007, 02:08 PM

I just thought of this 10 minutes ago. I have no idea yet. Hopefully bu the end of the week I will let you know.

***Highrev1*** · 06-13-2007, 06:30 PM

Should go off to the water jetter tomorrow.

**8thgenuser** · 06-13-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Highrev1

Should go off to the water jetter tomorrow.

That looks better.

I now see what you mean with the two-bolt design, but I don't think most people are willing to take a drill to their car if they don't trust themselves with a welder.

SiRyan · 06-13-2007, 06:47 PM

I just checked mine. Everything still looks fine. *knock on wood*

***Highrev1*** · 06-13-2007, 06:47 PM

I just think 2 holes will support it much better than the one. ANd its a drill almost everyone has one of those, a welder is not as common.

And clear some pm's 8thgenuser :)

***pineapple*** · 06-13-2007, 07:05 PM

the megans sway bar don't bolt to that so people may have to use that one if they don't want to take the risk of using this one.

**J-Ro** · 06-13-2007, 07:13 PM

Wow... a lot has happened since I last checked

Highrev, I think that "strengthener" is a good idea, and the next best thing for

View Poll Results: Has this happened to you? (Only vote if you fall into the following categories)
Yes, with a Progress rear sway bar	9	5.36%
Yes, with another aftermarket rear sway bar	1	0.60%
No, but my stock end links broke	9	5.36%
It won't ever happen to me because this thread really scared me!	149	88.69%
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06-13-2007, 12:46 PM	#47 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,071 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I added a poll to see just how many other people have experienced the same issue. If you haven't yet experience any breakage, please do not vote, unless you will never install a sway bar because of what you learned in this thread. __________________ Next NorCal Meet - North Bay - 8 t h g e n u s e r -

06-13-2007, 07:05 PM	#58 (permalink)
*pineapple* night shift whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: oklahoma Age: 25 Posts: 9,759 simply hawaiian iTrader: 10 / 100%	the megans sway bar don't bolt to that so people may have to use that one if they don't want to take the risk of using this one. __________________ you can find me at www.stuntlife.com it's my old home

06-12-2007, 03:23 PM	#41 (permalink)
iomatic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 37 Posts: 1,054 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I meant where on the LCA in the diagram? They both look the same; is that the point of the illustrations? Thanks.

06-13-2007, 12:43 AM	#43 (permalink)
PeterC. Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 23 Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^ I'm wondering that myself as well. I'm glad I didn't get the swaybar because I had a feeling that would happen. Anyway, I have access to a welder and metal so I should be able to reinforce that easily. Unfortunately, most people don't have it that easy so what do the majority do especially if they already have the swaybar on?

06-13-2007, 09:05 AM	#45 (permalink)
truflip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 6,713 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Hmm.. HMmm.... I want Thanks to this thread, not so sure if I want Si Sway or Progress Sway

06-13-2007, 12:43 PM	#46 (permalink)
CZ-75 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tri-state Posts: 1,249 Brian iTrader: 0 / 0%	FWIW, I've been e-mailing an Australian company called K-Mac about sway bars and they should have adjustable sways with a reinforcement kit by the end of Summer.

06-13-2007, 02:05 PM	#52 (permalink)
MellowGato Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in the slow lane Posts: 516 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Highrev1 - how much for the "strengheners"?

06-13-2007, 06:47 PM	#56 (permalink)
SiRyan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vallejo,Ca. Age: 23 Posts: 5,445 iTrader: 15 / 100%	I just checked mine. Everything still looks fine. knock on wood

06-13-2007, 07:13 PM	#59 (permalink)
J-Ro Slave to the corporation Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario Age: 26 Posts: 2,285 Jason iTrader: 2 / 100%	Wow... a lot has happened since I last checked Highrev, I think that "strengthener" is a good idea, and the next best thing for