Si Rear Sway Bar on CSX

[iluvmycsx]

after learning of some problems form previous diy i decided to re-do it the right way thanks for the help


1- 52300-SVB-A01 (O6 Civic Si Rear Sway Bar) Part # 10
2- 52306-SVB-A01 (bushings)Part #11
2-52308-SVB-A01 (bushing holder) Part #12
4- 93401-10020-08 (bolts 10x20) Part #39
1-52317-SVB-AO1 (bracket right side) Part #13
1-52318-SVB-A01 (bracket left side) Part # 14

these can be bought at local Honda dealership

Tools Needed

Jack
Jack stands (2)
Rachet
10mm Socket
14mm Socket
Socket Extension
14mm Wrench
5mm Allen Wrench
Bottle of WD-40 / Liquid Wrench

Step #1

first you jack up the car so you have enough room to get under there to remove the bolts and sway bar i do recommend using jack stands i also used a old blanket to lay on


Step #2

there are two nuts 14 mm 1 conects to the bar from the endlinks and 1 that conects from the endlinks to the body of the car) remove theses with a 14 mm Wrench and 5mm Allen Wrench use liquid wrench or wd-40 to help with removal of these nuts if needed



Step #3
repeat step 2 for the other side of the car

Step #4

there are 2 backets (bushings)holding the bar to the car each is conected with 2 12mm bolts remove these with a 14mm socket use liquid wrench or wd-40 to help with removal of these bolts if needed



here is the difference between the 2 bars



Step #5 starting from the Right side remove the 2 14mm bolt that hold the bracket on you will need a 14 mm socket and a extension to clear the rear trailing arms/ suspension use WD40 or Liquid Wrench to help with removal of these bolts if needed ****do not throw these bolts away you will be re-using them****



Step #6 now do the same for the Left side ****do not throw these bolts away you will be re-using them****

Step #7

starting from the Right side using (civic si right side bracket) 52317-SVB-AO1 bolt back into place re-using the stock bolts (Step #5 and Step #6)

Step #8

now do the same for the left side using (civic si left side bracket) 52318-SVB-A01 bolt back into place re-using the stock bolts (Step #5 and Step #6)

Step #9

once the brackets are bolted up its time to start to install the bar using a 14mm Wrench and 5mm Allen Wrench put the stock endlink on the new bar (civic si rear sway bar) 52300-SVB-A01 once both sides are on it time to mount them the car.

Step #10

with a 14mm Wrench and 5 mm Allen Wench line up the end links so they fit back it to the original place tighten them making sure not to strip the bolt



Step #11

now put the (civic si bushings and holders ) 52306-SVB-A01/ 52308-SVB-A01 on the new bar there should be some yellow marks to show where the go once in the correct spot. line the holder up so the holes for the bolt line up with the holes on the bracket

Step #12

once the holes are lined up bolt in the 2 bolts (civic si bolts 10x20) 93401-10020-08 using a 14mm socket tighten them


Step #13

now repeat step #12 just on the other side


Step #14

now everything is bolted on remove the jackstands and it time to take it out to see how it handles

[peliROJO]

Looks good. The only other thing I'd change is resizing your images to 800x600 or smaller.

[06SILVERSI]

SO, hows it handle?

[samx109]

cant see those pictures =(

[timmay]

Should handle much better, mine does...

[Tom1222]

Yup, there is a problem with most of the pics.
Was it hard to install it yourself? I got the Bar laying in my living room contemplating installation but don't know if I can do it.
Where do you jack up the car in the rear? I got a Huge Floor Jack just don't know where to jack it up so it takes the tension of the stock bar.
Or could I just drive it on some ramps. Backwards of course.

[Jay Kincannon]

Now you need to install front Si sway bar. PM me about this install. THANKS ! !

[1twojay]

I got front / rear sways on mine. Makes a world of a difference.

[Tom1222]

I got the Rear Progress Bar on. It was a piece of cake. Took about 40 minutes. Now I got a Stock Si Sway bar that I will probably sell if someone wants it. What are they worth?

[Jay Kincannon]

You can buy new SI parts on line for less than $100 with all the parts required to do the upgrade. Try College Hill Honda.

[civictypesEX]

AWESOME! Thanks for the DIY.

[Coupecivic24]

Hey what are good springs that wont blow my shocks in 2-4 months....because I cant afford coil overs right now so im just gonna go with springs...06 si coupe.

[meeks]

sub'd on this one.

[packers04]

its actually easier to install all the parts onto the bar with it not yet on the car, then install the whole thing onto the car, its hard enough for me to work under my car cause it starts to hurt working upside down.

[DigitalAnalog]

Mike, are you running stock ride height? From first impression... how does she handle now?

[iluvmycsx]

right now no i am lowered on h tech there really isnt much difference feel wise between when i was stock height and now being lowered

[DigitalAnalog]

Oh, I was more referring to how it handles with the rear sway in. Any different? The biggest improvement to me, was feel going through sweepers and feeling a bit more planted in quick transition turns.

[iluvmycsx]

on a stock car yeah you will feel the difference in cornering even changing lanes the back-ends alot stiffer

[DigitalAnalog]

Does it feel any less/more effective with a lowered ride height?

[iluvmycsx]

no it still effective