DIY lowering woes

[Muffler Bearing]

So here's the deal. I really, REALLY wanna lower my car myself. The problem is I lowered my DA myself and in the process snapped 2 rusty old bolts and had to drill them out and get new ones at the hardware store and through Honda. I don't have the tools neccesary to drill out frozen bolts anymore and don't wanna be stranded with no car waiting for someone to come along with one. Plus, I can't find a shop that would do it. Talk to me guys.

[NAiL05]

So what are you trying to say you trying to drop your accord or just sharing a previous experience. Its straightforward. Use six point sockets, breaker bar and youll be set. Hardest part is the allen wrench with the 12 mm or whatever is on the hat. The allen part tends to strip. And have PB blaster handy.

[RacH22]

Hardest part is the allen wrench with the 12 mm or whatever is on the hat. The allen part tends to strip. And have PB blaster handy.

Mazda had some retard in the developement team thinking up this idea, I guess Honda used it too on some models? Luckily I didn't have to deal with it on Rach's car, The struts had the flat spots on the top of the shaft, 92 model..

The best thing to do is avoid actually trying to use an allen if thats what it has, take an old accessory belt, ps belt, what ever... Wrap it around the polished strut shaft and vicegrip or channel lock the shit out of it while you turn the bolt...It works perfectly.. Allen keys are pretty much worthless.. Even brand new bolts still suck with them...

[accordztech]

i use vice grps since im changing the strut or vice it at the most upper part to get it out.

i also soak the top bolt with wd40 for a bit over and over again.

if its rusty there always pretreat it with some lube....its also nice to have a torch handy if needed. the reason i know is that i have a 1986 300zx from the snow and on occasion there is rust on bolts.

[NAiL05]

Or impact tools if you have any handy thats the easiest way.

[Muffler Bearing]

I was partially sharing a bad old experience, partially looking for advice. I really wanna do it, I'm just scared to snap something and be stuck without a car, you know?? Have any of you broken bolts on your suspension before?? And thanks for all the ideas guys, and no I don't have a torch or impact tools, I wish I did, or at least knew someone with them to help me out.

[LewiZ32]

I say that as long as you have PB blaster and all the right tools then you will be alright. Don't forget some washers and your front camber kit. I had a DA integra before also and it is the exact same process... Didn't have the same problem as you though. Good luck!

[Muffler Bearing]

Well then looks like I'll just have to suck it up and do it. Thanks for talkin me into it guys. Now I just need to piece together the money for a camber kit and new shocks/struts.

[n4red]

a can of liquid wrench works wonders.