Progress Rear Sway Bar DIY!!!

***Excelerate*** · 07-21-2007, 04:21 PM

This is the first of a series of Do It Yourself threads for aftermarket parts on the 8th generation Civic Si. My company, Excelerate LLC, nor I, Joshua Lockwood, represent that any of the information forthwith is all inclusive or 100% accurate, although we will strive to be as accurate as possible. Proceed at your own risk and your own liability.

This is a DIY thread for the Progress RSB for the 8th generation Civic. This bar will fit all 06+ Civics but these instructions are for the Si (FG2, FA5). You can purchase this bar from us for $155 shipped to the continental US.

See here for pricing: Progress Sway Bar Special!!! - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum

Parts needed:

Progress RSB
12MM Socket
3/8" Ratchet
14MM wrench
5MM Allen Key

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. I had a lift but you will probably be using jack stands.

This is where the rear sway bar is located.

2. On both sides (pass and driver) remove the two 8X1.25MM bolts with a 12MM socket.

3. Then disconnect both stabilizer links from the RSB.

In order to remove the 10X1.25MM self-locking nut stick a 5MM hex wrench (I did this job a few weeks ago and I'm pretty sure it's 5MM; if not it is 6MM) in the pin. Then take your 14MM wrench and turn the nut counter clockwise. If you have a ratcheting wrench put it on before you put the hex wrench in the pin. Do this on both sides.

4. Remove the bar from the vehicle and be mindful of its orientation.

5. Now look over your new hardware. Customers with Civic Si's will not need the 2 shiny brackets at the bottom. Those are for the R18 guys.

Comparison of old vs new.

6. Install the RSB in the reverse order of removal.

RSB brackets measurements: 36 ft/lbs of tq.
RSB End Link measurement: 28 ft/lbs of tq

***Excalibur*** · 09-07-2007, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the writeup.

***Excelerate*** · 09-08-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excalibur

Thanks for the writeup.

You're welcome.

***Excalibur*** · 09-08-2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excelerate

You're welcome.

Did you get my pm?

***07mugencivic*** · 09-08-2007, 07:41 PM

nice write up...good job

FERIOkid · 09-20-2007, 10:29 PM

I need this bad Josh AIM me at FERIOkid sometime (it's Jon from Madison bwt)

illusionstwice · 10-08-2007, 05:52 PM

Printing now. Should be installing tonight. WOOT.

SkyeHack · 10-11-2007, 02:22 PM

what does the sway bar do?

***Excelerate*** · 10-12-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyeHack

what does the sway bar do?

Reduces body roll. It plants the car a little better since it is larger than your stock bar. It is larger by 2mm. Stock is 20mm IIRC and this is 22mm.

***unplugged*** · 10-24-2007, 02:08 AM

hmm i might grab this next week.

dorkiedoode · 10-26-2007, 01:08 AM

i don't have a torque wrench. do i just tighten it with my hand till it stop turning? or i have to get a torque wrench?

***Excelerate*** · 10-26-2007, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorkiedoode

i don't have a torque wrench. do i just tighten it with my hand till it stop turning? or i have to get a torque wrench?

You don't need a torque wrench but I recommend it.

fiji-blew · 10-26-2007, 02:43 PM

heard that the car should be off the lift/jack when bolting the rsb on. is that true?

***unplugged*** · 10-26-2007, 05:41 PM

most shops just jack the car up or raise it on the lift. If you do jack the car up, make sure you jack both sides up (the entire rear) so that the suspension hangs evenly.

fiji-blew · 10-27-2007, 07:59 PM

i mean that i heard the weight of the car should be on the RSB when you tighten it.

***Izzy*** · 10-27-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiji-blew

i mean that i heard the weight of the car should be on the RSB when you tighten it.

The suspension must be "loaded", is what you mean. Yeah, the AutoX'ers say to, and I'll trust them.

fiji-blew · 10-29-2007, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

The suspension must be "loaded", is what you mean. Yeah, the AutoX'ers say to, and I'll trust them.

thanks for the Official term

***Chase*** · 10-29-2007, 01:45 AM

Mine was not under load when I installed it back in March, No problems to this day...

***Excelerate*** · 09-08-2008, 11:00 PM

If you have any questions feel free to PM me or IM me at Excelerate04 via AIM.

Emerican · 09-23-2008, 07:52 PM

do you HAVE to use the shiny brackets for installing it on the r18? or can you still install it w/o it?

07-21-2007, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Excelerate* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT Age: 27 Posts: 1,411 Joshua Lockwood iTrader: 38 / 100%	Progress Rear Sway Bar DIY!!! This is the first of a series of Do It Yourself threads for aftermarket parts on the 8th generation Civic Si. My company, Excelerate LLC, nor I, Joshua Lockwood, represent that any of the information forthwith is all inclusive or 100% accurate, although we will strive to be as accurate as possible. Proceed at your own risk and your own liability. This is a DIY thread for the Progress RSB for the 8th generation Civic. This bar will fit all 06+ Civics but these instructions are for the Si (FG2, FA5). You can purchase this bar from us for $155 shipped to the continental US. See here for pricing: Progress Sway Bar Special!!! - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum Parts needed: Progress RSB 12MM Socket 3/8" Ratchet 14MM wrench 5MM Allen Key 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. I had a lift but you will probably be using jack stands. This is where the rear sway bar is located. 2. On both sides (pass and driver) remove the two 8X1.25MM bolts with a 12MM socket. 3. Then disconnect both stabilizer links from the RSB. In order to remove the 10X1.25MM self-locking nut stick a 5MM hex wrench (I did this job a few weeks ago and I'm pretty sure it's 5MM; if not it is 6MM) in the pin. Then take your 14MM wrench and turn the nut counter clockwise. If you have a ratcheting wrench put it on before you put the hex wrench in the pin. Do this on both sides. 4. Remove the bar from the vehicle and be mindful of its orientation. 5. Now look over your new hardware. Customers with Civic Si's will not need the 2 shiny brackets at the bottom. Those are for the R18 guys. Comparison of old vs new. 6. Install the RSB in the reverse order of removal. RSB brackets measurements: 36 ft/lbs of tq. RSB End Link measurement: 28 ft/lbs of tq __________________ EXCELERATE PERFORMANCE - Your Official 8thCivic Vendor and Honda Performance Parts Specialist!! See our CT Engineering, ROTORA, Injen, TEIN, TOKICO, Random Technology, AEM, KAIXEN HID, Unorthodox Racing, P2R, Buddy Club, Innovative Mounts, and K Sport Sales at The Sponsored Posting Forum by Excelerate Performance NEW WEB STORE: Store.ExceleratePerformance.com AIM: Excelerate04 Phone: 203-483-6100 http://www.ExceleratePerformance.com

10-24-2007, 02:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
*unplugged* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Age: 24 Posts: 1,266 iTrader: 1 / 100%	hmm i might grab this next week. __________________ - Mark 2008 Honda Civic SI (stock) 2006 Honda Civic EX (sold)

10-26-2007, 05:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
*unplugged* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Age: 24 Posts: 1,266 iTrader: 1 / 100%	most shops just jack the car up or raise it on the lift. If you do jack the car up, make sure you jack both sides up (the entire rear) so that the suspension hangs evenly. __________________ - Mark 2008 Honda Civic SI (stock) 2006 Honda Civic EX (sold)

10-29-2007, 01:45 AM	#18 (permalink)
*Chase* Elitist Si Driver.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Paso Texas Age: 22 Posts: 3,185 Chase iTrader: 3 / 100%	Mine was not under load when I installed it back in March, No problems to this day... __________________ Click Here to visit hispeedchase.com

09-08-2008, 11:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
*Excelerate* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Branford, CT Age: 27 Posts: 1,411 Joshua Lockwood iTrader: 38 / 100%	If you have any questions feel free to PM me or IM me at Excelerate04 via AIM. __________________ EXCELERATE PERFORMANCE - Your Official 8thCivic Vendor and Honda Performance Parts Specialist!! See our CT Engineering, ROTORA, Injen, TEIN, TOKICO, Random Technology, AEM, KAIXEN HID, Unorthodox Racing, P2R, Buddy Club, Innovative Mounts, and K Sport Sales at The Sponsored Posting Forum by Excelerate Performance NEW WEB STORE: Store.ExceleratePerformance.com AIM: Excelerate04 Phone: 203-483-6100 http://www.ExceleratePerformance.com

09-07-2007, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Excalibur* VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Converse, TX. Age: 25 Posts: 9,612 Jeremy iTrader: 25 / 100%	Thanks for the writeup.

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*07mugencivic* Whos The Whore NOW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Age: 24 Posts: 100,569 Toe Knee iTrader: 4 / 100%	nice write up...good job

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FERIOkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connect a cut Posts: 231 Jon iTrader: 2 / 100%	I need this bad Josh AIM me at FERIOkid sometime (it's Jon from Madison bwt)

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illusionstwice Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DiRtY JerZ Age: 26 Posts: 19,567 The original --> "J" <-- iTrader: 8 / 100%	Printing now. Should be installing tonight. WOOT.

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SkyeHack Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 179 iTrader: 0 / 0%	what does the sway bar do?

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dorkiedoode Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,269 iTrader: 5 / 100%	i don't have a torque wrench. do i just tighten it with my hand till it stop turning? or i have to get a torque wrench?

10-26-2007, 02:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
fiji-blew Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philadelphia Age: 24 Posts: 656 iTrader: 1 / 100%	heard that the car should be off the lift/jack when bolting the rsb on. is that true?

10-27-2007, 07:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
fiji-blew Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philadelphia Age: 24 Posts: 656 iTrader: 1 / 100%	i mean that i heard the weight of the car should be on the RSB when you tighten it.

09-23-2008, 07:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
Emerican Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,079 who said it was fast? iTrader: 0 / 0%	do you HAVE to use the shiny brackets for installing it on the r18? or can you still install it w/o it?

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