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Replacing rear suspension [solved]

On my 2001 EX Civic my upper and lower control arms are shot. The rear just bounces when I go over bumps. I want to replace the springs, struts, upper and lower control arms and bushings. Anyone happen to know what else I should replace since I'll be under there? Or if there's anything else I'm missing to do. I'm trying to compile a list of everything on RockAuto to order and do since I've got time in my hands.

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re: Replacing rear suspension [solved]

Moved because it's not a diy.
check the sway bar links, and any other bushings.
Check the front end as well
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re: Replacing rear suspension [solved]

You likely only need shocks to stop the bouncing.
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re: Replacing rear suspension [solved]

The front end I've already taken care of but I appreciate the heads up on that. I do believe you're right about just replacing the shocks but since I've never replaced anything in the rear I want to do it right and have everything new. Any part numbers that are recommended? I'm seeing some upper control arms have brackets and others don't.
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re: Replacing rear suspension [solved]

You can get adjustable upper control arms to fix camber issues. Otherwise just find something on RockAuto. Brackets are probably for the ABS wire. Zip ties work well too.

I put a set of MEVOTECH adjustable arms on my CRV to fix the negative camber. One of them also had a failed bushing.
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re: Replacing rear suspension [solved]

I changed the rear strut assemblies, upper control arms and lower control arms, as well as the sway bar links. Car rides smooth as ever and have no issues with the rear suspension anymore.
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