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So I was just tightening my OBX strut bar, and I snapped one of the 3 bolts. Its the one that is on the inside towards the center. I know it's not as safe, but is it safe to drive? Does anyone know well of the assembely of the strut and if that bolt is part of the entire assembly? i.e. do I have to get a whole new strut?

 
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nope, just the top part of it, dont even have to take apart the strut, it should be easy enough for a diy.... lemme try to find the part number...

 
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Strut

part 10/11. its $22.25

 
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also invest in a torque wrench.. you'll need it later on in life... when bolts get old...or played around with a lot, they get weak....

 
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Vilinman- thanks dude! I'm relieved that I dont' need a whole new assembley. Has anyone taken apart their strut before to replace any of those parts? Do I need a spring compressor?

 
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from what i remember you dont need to take apart the strut. i'm 90% sure on this... it should be fairly easy.... just go here Detailed Spring install and follow the instructions up to step #6. when you have the strut out, take off that one peice that has the 2 bolts(in your case) and replace it with the new one that has 3.

 
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So I don't have to take the spring off at all to get to that part?

 
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nope, its a seperate peice that sits on top of the actual strut assembly...

 
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Thanks dude- you rule! Do you think it's too shady to be driving around with a snapped bolt? I'm only driving when I have to and going very slow.

 
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i dont think its too safe to drive around like that but if i was in your shoes i probably would.. but ya try not to drive but if you have to, drive slow, avoid even the smallest bumps, make your turns going very slow. just try to get it fixed asap. if it was me i would get rush delivery, samday/overnight just incase. dont want a $30 repair turn into a $200 one.

 
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Dude- I was just reading your DIY and looking at the chart of the strut, and it looks like you have to take the spring off to get it to that part. There are 4 bolts on the top (1 big, 3 smaller), and all have to be removed to get at this part, right? Wouldn't removing all 4 of those bolts release the spring? My main concern is having to deal with the spring.

 
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I can't tell from the diagram, but it wouldn't make sense if this part didn't attach to the whole strut assembly somehow. It's job is to hold the strut in place when the whole tire is off the ground. Try this, lift up the side of the ar with only those two bolts holding it together. Do this slowly and look in the wheel well to see what's going on. You might want to remove the wheel when doing this to prevent putting too much strain only only two bolts. Look at the whole assembly and wash it if necessary to get a clear view. Then you'll understand how that part fits. If you need a spring compressor, then try www.mcmaster.com, they sell one that looks okay for less than $30.

 
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I tried looking up there, but it's just too enclosed with my Goldline springs. It mechanically doesn't make sense to be able to remove that part without taking the spring off. I'm gonna order the part and have a shop (not Honda) do the work. It shouldn't be more than $50 labor and I don't have to worry about my wheel falling off in traffic cuz of my own du-ma fix it job. Man, this is the 2nd bolt I've snapped under my hood in less than a year. I need a torque wrench.

 
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Yes! Definately get a torque wrench. They're not that expensive either. The one I have cost me something like $25.

 
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damn alright my badd, i just saw a picture of the strut... n yes it is attached to the whole strut assembly.(sorry i havn't done it for a long time and i forgot) however it is still fairly easy since its the big front springs and you have more room to work with then the rears.....

what kind of springs do you have? i think i remember it being gold line.. jack up the car all the way and see if the spring has any space in between the spring and upper or lower mount.... if it does then it should be a easy diy still but if it doesnt(which i'm thinking it doesnt) its going to involve a spring compresser...

if you do decide to get someone to install it, installation should be no more then 25. maybe even 15 cause i heard theres a place in daygo that installs springs for $50 all 4 sides...

 
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I know this is a little off-topic, but can someone explain to me what a torque wrench is and why it's so important. Thanx in advance.

~ DaCurryman

 
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a torque wrench lets you know how tight/loose you should put on a nut. how much you tighten it is measured in lbs. for example, you want to torque the oil plug at 33lbs or the lug nuts at 44lb(these aren't actual numbers, just examples).

 
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Thanks all. Do you thing any given Honda dealership will have the part in stock?

 
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Maybe... I'de just get it online though. They're sure to have it in stock and you'll save some money.

 
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I agree avoid fast turns bumps and rush order the parts. and toque wrench is very important the strut bolts are only 30 ft lbs