02BLKCIVIC

iTrader: (8)

it effects my cornering...

mine are torn to ****!

but like you said it will be like $300 to get them installed because i think they have to machine pressed in when installed.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

hmm do you think hard cornering caused them to tear?

02BLKCIVIC

iTrader: (8)

im slammed like 4 inches,

the control arms are at a funny angle,

I think because of the height of the car and then the aggressive driving kills the bushing

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

neuspeed makes some sway bushings, i wonder if they have anything else...

TRIZ

iTrader: (14)

I didnt see the part number on ES's website for the complete kit.

I'd imagine it would cost several hundred dollars to get the entire kit installed. What a PITA

02BLKCIVIC

iTrader: (8)

for the front OEM sway bar?

EX and LX have differnt size bars dont they?

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

idk, i thought so too but maybe not. okay and now all my suspension is making terrible noises every time i go over a bump or rough road. sounds like car is gonna fall apart.

02BLKCIVIC

iTrader: (8)

well id like to know about all the after market bushings i could...

FoSho

Check axles yet? I had both of mine go out on me.....same thing..........it will be apparent with acceleration....cold should have an effect on it aswell. Axle joints usually stop vibrating when warm. I've seen one car the inner joints were so rusty they caused a vibration......it was a CRV

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

they seem fine, and it vibrates in warm and cold weather.

Nameless

iTrader: (20)

The bushing you guys are talking about is called a "Compliance" bushing by Honda. These are just wear and tear type deals. Every 7thgen is plagued by it. Every one I see has this problem so its common. Just check on them every so often. They start off by cracking a bit.

Also, it wouldnt hurt for you to still check out your engine mounts. At 80,000KM (50,000miles?) I did my engine swap and the front mount on my D17 was torn. I also did another swap on my buddy's civic and same thing. The front motor mounts go often on these cars as well.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

is there any aftermarket that wont break as easily? shop says on these cars they barely last 70k.

FoSho

He's correct....I do a **** load of compliance bushings on the control arms. I just have never see one vibrate.....they just cause alot of noise

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

well, i cant afford it now anyway so oh well. im sick of spending money to fix crap that shouldnt be breaking in the first place.

TuRtLE714

iTrader: (16)

so on sat. took my car to my mechanic and got my driver front wheel bearings, lower control arm bushings on both sides and now no more sound! woot woot. very happy now.

dalaw

i didnt read the entire thread, but may i suggest that worn-out CV joints could be a possibility.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

yup i heard that too thanks. could be, cause sometimes when i make a turn and get going again, the vibration stops. and then comes back again later lol. my car feels so old.