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08-08-2004, 06:36 AM
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Tried changing the rear suspension but broke the bolt.
I think this is a common problem, I tried to change the rear suspension on my 1.4 GL civic. But I broke the bolt that holds the shock absorber to the control arm.
What do I do now, I live in england and honda parts are very expensive over here. Does any one know where I can get a new bolt or do I need a new control arm? Are there any websites that sell these parts? I will be grateful for any help. Thanks, Stu 
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08-08-2004, 12:29 PM
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Re: Tried changing the rear suspension but broke the bolt.
You can probaby just go to a hardware store and get a new bolt. Just make sure it is a high grade material since suspention bolts need to be very strong.
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08-08-2004, 03:50 PM
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Re: Tried changing the rear suspension but broke the bolt.
Yeah, its a regular bolt, use a bolt extractor to remove the rest of the bolt (or drill it out and clean the threads with a tap if you have to) and just use a Grade 8 bolt.... but thats standard so it would be like a grade 10 or something metric.
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08-08-2004, 04:03 PM
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So I dont need to buy a new control arm, I can just put a standart bolt through it, as long as its strong enough
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08-08-2004, 04:11 PM
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Re: Tried changing the rear suspension but broke the bolt.
yup.
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