What sway bar to get for an EK

**vinnY** · 23-04-2008 01:18 PM

not to mention i don't believe the dc2r lca's will fit seeing as they're shorter than the ek ones

**Parsout** · 23-04-2008 10:33 PM

vinnY is dead-set correct! DC2R LCA's will not fit an EK - much too short.

It's not that all the possible combinations of parts are incompatible either, theres ways to make anything work.

Either way, unless you have the EK9 subframe welded into your chassis, you can't fit a swaybar using the standard Type R (Civic or Integra) 'D' shackles and main bushings unless you drill some holes.

The ASR kit (or, buy a big peice of thick black-metal and cut to fit for about $10) is a simple solution, and it's very effective.

Another kit i've installed was the BEAKS sub-frame kit - surprisingly clever - and on top of that it works with both the EK9 CTR swaybar and the DC2R swaybar and any EK endlinks (or aftermarket substitute. DC2R endlinks will NOT work).

But if you didn't want to modify your subframe on any EK, you can use any swaybar you like, along with the OEM EK endlinks (or an aftermarket copy, DC2R endlinks will NOT work). The major difference however will be that you'll have to source different 'D' shackles and rubbers for them, as the holes are closer together than the OEM Type R 'D' shackles.

If you need better explanation, just let me know and I'll post up pics of all of the above stuff.

Cheers! D.

**55EXX** · 24-04-2008 08:25 AM

i found the whiteline 22mm bar and reinforcement kit to be east strong enough for hard street use. straight easy bolt on. make sure you retension the bolts and should have no worries.

**tank** · 24-04-2008 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Parsout

Either way, unless you have the EK9 subframe welded into your chassis, you can't fit a swaybar using the standard Type R (Civic or Integra) 'D' shackles and main bushings unless you drill some holes.

The OEM EK9 Civic Type R rear sway bar and ASR reinforcement is a direct bolt-on to my EK4 Civic subframe. The EK9 'D' brackets and bushings lined up perfect. No need to drill any holes at all. In fact you should never drill any holes into your subframe.

I did the install myself and it was straight forward as can be. The only issue you will have is one of the 'D' brackets rubs against the standard muffler slightly. Either extend the pipe to the muffler or replace the stock muffler with an aftermarket performance muffler.

**vinnY** · 24-04-2008 04:21 PM

i think parsout meant that you can't fit the ek9 sway bar without the aid of an asr brace
the bracket where you bolt on the stock 14mm sway bar's d shackles aren't big enough and do not have the holes to fit the 22/23mm sway bars d shackles

**BlitZ** · 24-04-2008 04:25 PM

^^.... thats right... mine is the same.. ahaah..

you super impose the bolt holes to make them sit ontop of each other...

Whiteline - they move it to the side and causes the tearing of the ears. They just used a plate in the new version.. which is only slightly better.

Beaks - quiet crap... torsion restricted and cant spread as there isnt a plate

ASR - Proaabbaly one of the beest ones.. Or be like me and make one the same for 1/2 the price

Comptech is also good, but its too hard to get in AUStralia

**fatboyz39** · 24-04-2008 04:44 PM

ASR brace $280 ish/ ITR swaybar with endlinks $150 ish. ASR brace are a quality item.

**kn1ghtm4r3** · 24-04-2008 05:07 PM

i have an asr with ek9 rear sway, i absolutely love it =)

**aowwllan** · 24-04-2008 07:25 PM

ek9. enough said

**causeraybay** · 02-10-2008 09:53 PM

in the market for a rear sway bar, seems to be a variety of brands to choose from.. neuspeed, blox, whiteline, h&r, eibach, etc OR is OEM CTR EK9 enough? as for the sub frame, id probably go ASR!