imported_xray

I recently purchased a set of Tein lowering springs for my 7th Gen. My brother and I installed the fronts with no prob, but the back ones we are having trouble with. We have trouble taking off the back ones because the lower mounting bolt on the strut assembly is on pretty tight. We even torque it at over 150 lbs but to no avail. Is it because we only have a 2 ton floor jack that we can't get full access to the lug nut or do I need to bring it into a shop with an hydrolic lift were it can be easily torque? Another reason is that the bolt is seized with the rest of the bearings inside...but it's only an 2002, so that's unlikely. Anybody else out there have this problem? Please so advice is greatly appreciated.

imported_d16y8

My buddy and I installed Tein Coilovers on his 2003 civic, and we had the same problem. That bolt just wouldn't come off, even with an impact gun (250 foot lbs). We had to use an oxy/acetylene torch to heat the bolt to finally remove it. Be careful, I've snapped many of those bolts in the past and it really sucks to remove them after that.

imported_Joe_98Si

mine was siezed in there also, all i did was go buy new bolts 10 bucks and a new oem bushing 14 bucks

i took the oxy/acetylene torches and heated the bolt up then sprayed water on it too create contractions from when the bolt is heat and cooled and hoped that would free the bolt from the bushing but it didnt

so i just cut the bolt head off torched the bolt out and used an air hammer to smash the bushing out, intsalled the new bushing (went in like butter) then put the new bolts in....problem solved

imported_phuviano

I had the same problem with my car too. However, my friend got it off with an impact gun. It is a pain in the butt to get it off, but remember you have the put that bolt back. Its a pain in the butt to put it back in as well.

suno_eg

iTrader: (1)

Same problem on my '93. Heated the bolt with a acetelyne torch, but be careful because my bushing burnt, so u might have to buy a new one before you actually start installing just to be safe.

SiR b16a2

heat the bolt.

Gallagher

just use a blow dryer to heat it.....

imported_xray

OK, thanks guys...
I'm gonna try the heat but just in case I burn the bushings and accidentally break off the bolt, I have replacements from Honda. Set me back another $60 but it's peice of mind to have all that back-up just in case. And if I don't need it, Honda will take them back for a 20% re-stocking fee. Just in case anybody else is in the same shoes.

imported_xray

What a pain in the ***!!! Did Honda purposely did this to all their cars? $100 later, I was able to remove the last lower rear mounting bolt. That bastard was siezed on there like there's no tomorrow. Had a shop mechanic cutting it off and then drilled the f**ker out. Word of advice...if you're thinking on lowering your car, DON'T DO IT!!! If you must, do it when the car is brand new.

Notorious

Its a common problem with seized bolts. I hope you lubbed the suckers back before putting them all back together.

imported_xray

^ Yeah, I used A LOT of anti-seize. Should be a breeze to take it off again...I hope! LOL.

imported_2XPLICIT

I had the same issue on my ride when installing the Tein SS Coilovers the bolt was seized on there and they had to cut off my driver side front fork and order a new fork and bolt.. which costed me an extra 100 bucks...but after it was installed.. it feels like driving on cotton.. lol...

imported_xray

^ No, thank God I didn't have to go as far as you did with removing the fork that holds the bolt/bushing. But nevertheless still cost me $100. The ride is a lot more enjoyable and a lot more smoother.

imported_xray

Hey guys, most recently I've noticed that the springs that I installed myself seemed to be a bit off. On the rear set, one wheel sits lower (approx. 1/2 inch) than the other wheel. Any idea? Would adjusting the bolt that sits in the trunk on the struts be possible without taking off the whole strut assembly again to adjust the springs? HELP!!!

imported_xplizitremix

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Bryce

god damnit kevin :@@::@:@#FEGRAREG

imported_xray

WTF?!?

Eurotuner00

same w my bolt i had to drill throguht it cuz it was siezed gooooood took me about a good 2 hours doin it

imported_gool

ah! happens all the time, i once the bushing melts just cut the bolt cuz u gotta change the bushing n e way.

imported_ih8hndles

Hey man, I can't believe all the trouble you had to go through to install them! I guess I was lucky when I did them on my two cars; they came apart like butter. Check that the springs are properly seated in the upper and lower spring mounts.