ShiRen
04-27-2022, 03:47 PM
So I doubt anyone will have this exact issue, but the sway bar end links I am going to modify are quite a bear even on a stock setup.
My problem: I installed civic/integra inner+outer tie rods and now the tie rod will foul on the sway bar end link. It probably isn't even a problem because it happens at full lock at full droop, but I don't like anything interfering with the steering motion, so I am going to fix it anyway.
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/aMZhJ9xs1QwD/iRRVtys2gBrQ9MeHUuLvQkFmdC8f1BY648MHjOoy.jpg
The sway bar end links in question are the Prothane 8-401, and the bolt is barely long enough to get through the bushings. If they aren't lined up perfectly, which is impossible without the car sitting on it's wheels, it's a huge fight to get the nut on it.
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/ZDi5ADpLriAi/iU3QkhSaEUZSxKMIYDGhUh832cYBFeATuTySJwlL.jpg
The simple solution is to just cut the top bushing. I used PVC cutters and took off about 4-5mm. Super easy to get the nut on and it can't touch my tie rod now!
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/dSYRjdylGZH1/9zLVES2a6Op5XC4CkvRHXP3Wp1FMhCZQKvxPQfTu.jpg
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/nzwZrGlyID3e/rycl9wVkqTXefdj3VUw0OiB6w9EYTB5wPGrj2CRg.jpg
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/Vtd4MwCW62kw/RaXr60Y1VKbHAv243YqAbQJkUm78kokhhBhr6caR.jpg
Side note about the tie rods: nobody else has tested these, so use with caution, but there are aftermarket/race parts available for the civic/integra and not the accord, that's why I did the conversion. The thread in the rack is the same, but about a quarter inch needs to be taken off the outside threads to get enough toe out.
My problem: I installed civic/integra inner+outer tie rods and now the tie rod will foul on the sway bar end link. It probably isn't even a problem because it happens at full lock at full droop, but I don't like anything interfering with the steering motion, so I am going to fix it anyway.
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/aMZhJ9xs1QwD/iRRVtys2gBrQ9MeHUuLvQkFmdC8f1BY648MHjOoy.jpg
The sway bar end links in question are the Prothane 8-401, and the bolt is barely long enough to get through the bushings. If they aren't lined up perfectly, which is impossible without the car sitting on it's wheels, it's a huge fight to get the nut on it.
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/ZDi5ADpLriAi/iU3QkhSaEUZSxKMIYDGhUh832cYBFeATuTySJwlL.jpg
The simple solution is to just cut the top bushing. I used PVC cutters and took off about 4-5mm. Super easy to get the nut on and it can't touch my tie rod now!
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/dSYRjdylGZH1/9zLVES2a6Op5XC4CkvRHXP3Wp1FMhCZQKvxPQfTu.jpg
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/nzwZrGlyID3e/rycl9wVkqTXefdj3VUw0OiB6w9EYTB5wPGrj2CRg.jpg
https://pixelfed.de/storage/m/_v2/280347239405195264/a745a74b8-59c110/Vtd4MwCW62kw/RaXr60Y1VKbHAv243YqAbQJkUm78kokhhBhr6caR.jpg
Side note about the tie rods: nobody else has tested these, so use with caution, but there are aftermarket/race parts available for the civic/integra and not the accord, that's why I did the conversion. The thread in the rack is the same, but about a quarter inch needs to be taken off the outside threads to get enough toe out.