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 anyone without access to a welder. I ended up welding over those extra holes because I decided to further strengthen the entire bracket by removing the weak spot, but obviously since I was welding, the extra hole wasn't necessary.

I voted too.... just for shits and giggles

Highrev1 · 06-13-2007, 07:13 PM

Yeah I know I used to not have acess to a welder. So this is something I would need to use with a bolt.

Somthing like this guys.

View Poll Results: Has this happened to you? (Only vote if you fall into the following categories)
Yes, with a Progress rear sway bar	25	8.33%
Yes, with another aftermarket rear sway bar	3	1.00%
No, but my stock end links broke	15	5.00%
It won't ever happen to me because this thread really scared me!	257	85.67%
Voters: 300. You may not vote on this poll

06-13-2007, 09:05 AM	#45 (permalink)
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*J-Ro* Frightened inmate #2 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario Age: 27 Posts: 3,558 Jason iTrader: 12 / 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 anyone without access to a welder. I ended up welding over those extra holes because I decided to further strengthen the entire bracket by removing the weak spot, but obviously since I was welding, the extra hole wasn't necessary. I voted too.... just for shits and giggles __________________ Winter projects: \| cabin sound dampening \| Tein SS/EDFC \| red-stitch steering wheel \| two-tone seats/doors \| LED dash conversion \| CAI Install \|3-way speaker install \| powdercoated valve cover \| complete interior CF overlay

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06-12-2007, 03:23 PM	#41 (permalink)
iomatic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 38 Posts: 1,772 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: 24 Posts: 473 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, 12:43 PM	#46 (permalink)
CZ-75 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tri-state Posts: 1,248 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, 12:46 PM	#47 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,065 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.

06-13-2007, 01:12 PM	#48 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,877 iTrader: 1 / 100%	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.

06-13-2007, 01:26 PM	#49 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,877 iTrader: 1 / 100%	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.

06-13-2007, 01:59 PM	#51 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,877 iTrader: 1 / 100%	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.

06-13-2007, 02:05 PM	#52 (permalink)
MellowGato Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in the slow lane Posts: 549 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Highrev1 - how much for the "strengheners"?

06-13-2007, 02:08 PM	#53 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,877 iTrader: 1 / 100%	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.

06-13-2007, 06:30 PM	#54 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,877 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Should go off to the water jetter tomorrow.

06-13-2007, 06:47 PM	#56 (permalink)
SiRyan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay Area,Ca. Posts: 6,287 Ryan iTrader: 18 / 100%	I just checked mine. Everything still looks fine. knock on wood

06-13-2007, 06:47 PM	#57 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,877 iTrader: 1 / 100%	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

06-13-2007, 07:13 PM	#60 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,877 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yeah I know I used to not have acess to a welder. So this is something I would need to use with a bolt. Somthing like this guys.