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Suspension Upgrades for Honda Civic EF - Fresh Footwork

Updating Old Sloppy Suspension, Brakes And Wheels

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  • Suspension Tech Just As Berfore The Lower
    Just as before the lower control arm bushings and sleeves can be pressed in with a table vice. Remember to always lube first before pressing.
    Suspension Tech Just As Berfore The Lower
    Just as before the lower control arm bushings and sleeves can be pressed in with a table v
  • Suspension Tech The Same Method
    The same method was used to finish up the rear arms; pressing, cleaning, lubing and pressing. Original rear lower control arm on top, Super Pro bushings in the middle, and SPC aluminum arm below.
    Suspension Tech The Same Method
    The same method was used to finish up the rear arms; pressing, cleaning, lubing and pressi
  • Suspension Tech Original Camber Arm
    Original camber arm on top, SPC adjustable camber arm in the middle, and Super Pro bushings installed on the bottom camber arm.
    Suspension Tech Original Camber Arm
    Original camber arm on top, SPC adjustable camber arm in the middle, and Super Pro bushing
  • Suspension Tech Adjustable Spc Caster Arm
    Adjustable SPC caster arm on top, Super Pro bushings installed center arm, and original factory arm below.
    Suspension Tech Adjustable Spc Caster Arm
    Adjustable SPC caster arm on top, Super Pro bushings installed center arm, and original fa
  • Suspension Tech With The Rear Trailing Arm
    With the rear trailing arm removed, start by cutting rubber out of the center to free the rod.
    Suspension Tech With The Rear Trailing Arm
    With the rear trailing arm removed, start by cutting rubber out of the center to free the
  • Suspension Tech Once The Center Rod
    Once the center rod is out, use a torch to melt away the rest of the rubber.
  • Suspension Tech Next Clean The Inside Of The Housing
    Next clean the inside of housing so there no residue left. Careful not to grind-out the housing too much. Use a wire wheel or light sanding bit.
    Suspension Tech Next Clean The Inside Of The Housing
    Next clean the inside of housing so there no residue left. Careful not to grind-out the ho
  • Suspension Tech Use A Wire To Clean
    Use a wire wheel to clean off the rubber bonded to the steel rod.
  • Suspension Tech This Is The Rear Trailing Arm
    This is the rear trailing arm with the inner sleeve housing cleaned and ready for a new bushing.
    Suspension Tech This Is The Rear Trailing Arm
    This is the rear trailing arm with the inner sleeve housing cleaned and ready for a new bu
  • Suspension Tech Lube The Rear Trailing
    Completed rear trailing arm, ready for re-install. This will keep the rear wheels from moving too much in those turns.
    Suspension Tech Lube The Rear Trailing
    Completed rear trailing arm, ready for re-install. This will keep the rear wheels from mov
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American Brightworks SPC Performance
www.spcperformance.com
Fast Brakes Suspension Techniques
Import Car Doctor Tein USA
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