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Originally Posted by SlamminMOfo
Hello,
I have a stock 1993 Civic EX (no mods at all) and it was due for a new set of rear shocks/struts. As it happens often, the shock mount bolt was seized and destroyed the bushing. I ordered some aftermarket LCA's with the bushings installed already to avoid the headache of having new ones pessed in the OEM arms. What I need to know is this:
Does anybody know the exact bolt sizes for the rear lower control arms. There are three on each side. I believe the shock mount bolt is a different size than the bolts that hold the control arm in. If anyone can provide me this info, I'd appreciated it.
Thanks!
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You guessed right...
The shock bolt is as follows: BOLT, DAMPER (10X84)
And the other 2 bolts are: BOLT (LOWER) (10X80)
Make sure you replace them with at least grade-8 quality bolts or higher. Grade-8 is considered automotive quality. Grade-10 you might want to get if you can. The bolts that Honda would sell you might be best as I believe they are case hardened as well. If you get them from a hardware store, make sure they are zinc plated, otherwise steel bolts will rust like a mother on there. Remember, the torque pressure on those bolts is about 44lbs. of torque for each.