hmm.....i do need em installed and would like to see ur car....we might have to set up a time dude for real

 

camber specs anyone?

 

bump.....

 

.. So what size bolts are the bolts that you add the washers to? I would like to know the size (Length) and thread, that way I can get them befor I start my project.
(This way I dont have to run to the store to get bolts...)

 

Camber specs for a 6th gen civic are at the end of my DIY:

https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...d.php?t=165815


________________________________Left___Left____Rig ht___Right
____________________Spec_______actual__before__act ual__before__actual__before
FRONT
________Camber___-1.0_to_1.0____-0.6____-0.6____-0.6____-0.6
________Caster___0.7_to_2.7_____1.4_____1.4_____1. 2_____1.2
___________Toe__-0.04_to_0.12___0.06___-0.18____0.06___-0.02
__Cross_Camber_none_specified_____________________ ______________0.0_____0.0
__Cross_Caster_none_specified_____________________ ______________0.1_____0.1
_____Total_Toe__-0.08_to_0.24___________________________________0.1 2___-0.20

REAR
________Camber___-2.0_to_0.0____-1.5____-1.4____-1.4____-1.4
___________Toe__0.04_to_0.16____0.12____0.31____0. 11____0.24
_____Total_Toe__0.08_to_0.32______________________ ______________0.23____0.55
__Thrust_Angle_none_specified_____________________ ______________0.01____0.04


Also find bolts size in the "washer trick" section. (4 bolts 10mm x 1.25mm x 40mm; diameter/thread pitch/bolt length)

I found that Home Depot 10mm washers are about 1 washer to 0.75" drop.

 

So if I drop my car 2", I will need aprox 2 washers, this "washer trick" seems to easy of a job, am I missing anything?

Just to make sure I get this right, I need 8 bolts 10mm x 1.25mm x 40mm (2 per wheel right?) and 24 washers ( to be safe ). And I just remove the bolts, install the washers in the gap, and put the bolt back on? Thats it?

 

You need a total of 4 bolts. 2 per REAR wheel. The front suspension is a whole different design and the washer trick does NOT work for it.

Read my DIY, I show you exactly with pictures what to expect. Easy job. I'd get 12 washers to be safe. I think for a 2" drop you'll need more than just 2 washers, most likely 3. Try 2 on one side first.

Yes, remove bolts, put washers on, and put bolt back on. Biggest problem is aligning the UCA that you are shimming. But if you READ MY DIY (LINK ABOVE) you will learn the trick with a jack to make it super easy.

Also, for the bolts, you can get away with 10x1.25x30mm probably or 10x1.25x35mm if you can't find the 40mm.

Also, notice that with my alignment, I did not have to correct camber at all with the front suspension. (But toe was changed on both front and back.)

MAKE SURE YOU GET AN ALIGNMENT AFTER THIS JOB because guaranteed your toe will be out.

 

i used 3 washers for my rear, and i didnt change bolts. is that bad? also, if i go to change bolts, and leave one in so the suspension itself doesnt move, do i need an alignment? would i need an alignment if i took on of the washers out on each bolt?

 

It's not hard if you have the tools to do it. I did it my first time with no experience installing one before in about 2 hours (front and rear kit).

 

bump for my question