Rear Lower Tie bar Install - Honda Prelude Forum

axngen · 03-07-2002, 07:18 AM

My D.C. bar should be coming in today. I've been told it's an easy no-brainer job so i figured i'd try the install myself. I was just wondering what tools I would need to install it on my own. anybody? thanks

Joon525 · 03-07-2002, 07:20 AM

They tell you what you need in the instruction sheet that comes with the bar.

Joon525 · 03-07-2002, 07:23 AM

I'll add this though......when you remove the bolt that the ends thread into, sometimes it doesn't go in as easily as it came out. If this is the case push it (the bolt) in while tapping the lower control arm to re-align to holes so that it threads. No big deal.

SK Honda 7 · 03-07-2002, 07:32 AM

When you install it ...should you jack up a car and put it on stands. Or the wheels have to be supported. Cause i was gonna do my install as well.

Also, I hear that the bolts that are on the control arms are a PAIN to take off....and you need a huge ass breaker bar. Is this true or You think my 2001 Lude will have no problems.

axngen · 03-07-2002, 07:35 AM

thanks joon..

sk, did your bar not come w/ instructions on this?

SK Honda 7 · 03-07-2002, 07:38 AM

it did ... i just rather listen from someone who actually done this. Since instructions dont have pictures, i dont fee like getting started and running into problem.

GreenLude97 · 03-07-2002, 08:26 AM

You need to have the back two tires off the ground. But i couldnt install the lower tie bar myself because i didnt have a impact gun to remove the bolts and i dont see how yer gonna do it without one...... but luckly a shop near my house let me use theres. after that its easy.

Joon525 · 03-07-2002, 09:57 AM

Just use a breaker bar if you have one. Phil have David help you. I think he did this before.

axngen · 03-07-2002, 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by Joon525
Just use a breaker bar if you have one. Phil have David help you. I think he did this before.

i'm driving up to his place tonight

axngen · 03-07-2002, 05:57 PM

ok, nevermind....i'm doing it on my own.....i just want to verify what i need....all i need other than some jackstands, is a 17mm Socket Wrench correct? please respond asap! i want to get this done tonight! thanks

sorry joon...directions didn't say what i needed.

BoYgUaN · 03-07-2002, 06:33 PM

well use the jack to help hold the control arm pivots in place and the stck jack too. this way it will be easier to slip the bolt back in. also get a breaker bar the just attach a cheater bar aka pipe to the end and off it comes. what i did is i kicked the stupid bar and plunk off it went. do 1 side at a time. tighten at the end

BoYgUaN · 03-07-2002, 06:34 PM

btw i think its 80 lb torque on those bolts