part name question

[pink_sleeve]

What are the name of the rods that connect the lower control arms to the front sub frame?

[DBMaster]

Radius rods.

[itzdave]

yup

[pink_sleeve]

Where can they be purchased? I had a mishap yesterday and bent the lower control arm and the rod where it bolts in at on the control arm cracked

[cygnus x-1]

Time to hit the junkyard.


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[pink_sleeve]

Time to hit the junkyard.


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Does that mean they can't be purchased new i'm guessing?

[pink_sleeve]

These are what they look like. Does anyone know what all years can be interchanged because it does not look like the 90 and up will work. Would it only be 88 89? Or 86 through 89?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-93...Q5fAccessories

[pink_sleeve]

Where can they be purchased? I had a mishap yesterday and bent the lower control arm and the rod where it bolts in at on the control arm cracked

[CzEcHy]

Junkyard would be cheapest and fastest, and the bushings can be purchased from auto parts stores, therefore, basically new radius rods for cheaper than "new" ones.

[-$MOKIN-]

Junk yard bro. Prolly 10 bucks each unless you go to Honda and they might not even sell them anymore...
Make sure you get the Radios rod bushings from Auto zone ..
And read up on how to install them to get the correct tire position.

[pink_sleeve]

Junk yard bro. Prolly 10 bucks each unless you go to Honda and they might not even sell them anymore...
Make sure you get the Radios rod bushings from Auto zone ..
And read up on how to install them to get the correct tire position.

Thanks for the help. You guys are awesome. Where can I read up on how to get the radius rod installed correctly? Also do you guys recommend a new replacement control arm or just go with a used OE arm?

[cygnus x-1]

You could try here:

Honda Parts Deals

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[MessyHonda]

yeah junkyard. i broke mine too a long time ago and they wanted 200 dollars for lower control arm and i went to the junkyard and it cost me 36 bucks then i upgraded to Poly bushings

[cygnus x-1]

Thanks for the help. You guys are awesome. Where can I read up on how to get the radius rod installed correctly? Also do you guys recommend a new replacement control arm or just go with a used OE arm?

Junkyard parts are fine for control arms, as long as they aren't bent. There isn't much to do for correct installation. Easiest thing would be to adjust the new arm exactly like the your old one that's still good. Measure the good side radius arm somewhere, like from one of the control arm attachment bolts to the back of the adjustment nuts where the rod goes into the cross member. Then just duplicate that on the other side. Since it was in an accident (or whatever) you should check to make sure there isn't anything else broken. It would also be a good idea to get a front end alignment done.


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[pink_sleeve]

The price i got from the junkyard today on the lower arm and radius rod was $65 bucks... does this seem steep for these 2 parts. They want $40 for a used arm and $25 bucks for the rod.

[cygnus x-1]

The price i got from the junkyard today on the lower arm and radius rod was $65 bucks... does this seem steep for these 2 parts. They want $40 for a used arm and $25 bucks for the rod.

That's probably about right for a place that pulls the parts for you. If you can find a place that will let you pull the parts yourself it will be cheaper. You might save $10-$20 so you'll have to decide if it's worth the effort or not.


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