ASR install help

**gelo** · 02-08-2007 12:39 AM

guys a quick question
this is installing an asr plate on an EK civic with existing sway bar
do i need to use the little backing plates supplied?

**tank** · 02-08-2007 08:40 AM

For EK4, the answer is no. The backing plates supplied are not needed.

There are threaded nuts welded on the back of the subframe already.

**gelo** · 02-08-2007 10:25 AM

thanks mate

**bennjamin** · 02-08-2007 02:41 PM

i wouldnt rely on the OEM threaded nuts - as they will but under quite alot more stress compared to the oem bar.

You are supposed to drill them out with a 3/8 drill bit , so the 2 bolts can fit and grip the backing plate easily.
This "plate"at the rear is one part of the increased subframe reinforcement.

**Limbo** · 02-08-2007 04:41 PM

I used the backing plates, was sure it helped to even up the back section when bolting it back on.
Didn't do any drilling though

**Paul1985** · 02-08-2007 04:47 PM

i installed mine on an EG and the holes were a bitch to line up.
do new holes i say. Extra strength and possibly better alignment (depending how you drill the holes)