Front end wrecked on 92 Prelude

Discussion in 'Prelude' started by screwywabbit4486, Apr 19, 2006.

  1. I have put in 1 post and maybe i'm going in the wrong direction. My son
    says its a radius arm that he needs to replace in the front end of his
    car, is that what it is called or is it something else. What would it
    be connected to and where would it be located. I know it has something
    to do with the steering. Kids and their cars now days why aren't they
    simple. LOL,LOL,LOL. Can anyone point me in the right direction.
    Thank you
     
    screwywabbit4486, Apr 19, 2006
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  2. screwywabbit4486

    TeGGeR® Guest



    A "radius arm" is the link that extends forward from the lower control arm
    to the front crossmember. It locates the lower control arm fore and aft. If
    it's bent, the lower arm will be pulled too far forwards and your alignment
    will be off.

    If it's bent, chances are pretty good something else got dagged too, so I'd
    have an alignment shop look at it if I were you.

    A radius arm, or radius rod, is hardly new. They've been around for
    decades.
     
    TeGGeR®, Apr 20, 2006
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  3. Thank you so very much that was VERY helpful, now can you tell me where
    I might find an exploded diagram of the front suspension.
     
    screwywabbit4486, Apr 20, 2006
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  4. screwywabbit4486

    TeGGeR® Guest



    Here:
    http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/92-96_prelude_front_susp.pdf

    Note that this particular document calls the thing a "strut rod".
     
    TeGGeR®, Apr 21, 2006
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  5. screwywabbit4486

    Elle Guest

    In addition to Tegger's citation, you might also want to
    look at:
    -- the free online parts drawings of suspension components
    at www.slhonda.com (parts department)

    -- www.autozone.com 's free online manual for the 92
    Prelude, suspension section.
     
    Elle, Apr 21, 2006
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