Here are the parts I've decided on for my suspension/steering replacement, I've tried my best to connect the pieces in written form to help anybody whos confused and researching. Also let me know if you have any suggestions! I am doing everything at once so I'm going to go ahead and just go for the best of what I can. All OEM Honda parts I'm buying are from HONDAPARTSNOW. I will let you know if I'm buying from anywhere else.
(1) TL-S 2007 Front Sway Bar Links 27mm #51300-SEP-A21 from ACURAPARTSHQ
(2)OEM Honda End Links - #06523-S84-A00 (Stabilizer kit with new self locking bolts. 2 end links in each set so I am buying 2 sets. It doesn't specify if it's for front or rear so I'm guessing it doesn't matter.)
I was told that people who switch to the TL-S sway bars usually buy them as they come with end links as well. That or it's just because they pair great with matching Acura end links. let me know if this Honda end link choice is a mistake please!
Ended up switching to Acura links as apparently there have been issues with clunking and other various problems when using Honda end links and switching to TL sway bars.
(2) End Links Used -
Link, L Rear Stabilizer Acura - #52325-SDA-A01
Link, R Rear Stabilizer Acura - #52320-SDA-A01
Link, L Front Stabilizer Acura - #51321-SEP-A01
Link, R Front Stabilizer Acura - #51320-SEP-A01
(3)Progress Rear Sway Bar Kit - 22mm ES#3551109 (Comes with 2 holder brush and brackets) ECSTUNING
I was going to get a 20mm TL-S 2007 rear sway bar, but I have just read from people who switched to the 22mm progress sway bar that the car plants to the ground better with it.
Ending up switching to a matching Acura 20MM TL 2007 rear sway bar. Just because this is gonna be my daily and apparently, according to some opinions, I'll barely notice the difference between 22mm and 20mm. Here are the parts from ACURAPARTSHQ, ACURAPARTSWAREHOUSE and HONDAPARTSNOW:
Spring, Rear Stabilizer Acura - #52300-SEP-A11
Honda Holder, Stabilizer Bush - #52308-S3M-A00
Acura Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bar - #52306-SEP-A11
(4) Tien Flex Z Coil Overs - REDLINE360
(4.1) 03-07 Godspeed front and Spec-D rear camber arms? Is that a good choice here? Not doing camber kits unless I end up needing them after all of this, opinions vary and it seems you might not need them if you're doing what I'm doing. Even if you lower your car up to an inch. I don't know much, but it might not wear your tires out too bad without camber kits if the alignment is somewhat in spec.
My main goal for this is just to have a better time steering and to start my 7th gen build. I know oversteering could be really bad in a forward drive car like this so I am going to try to avoid that. Just want a more neutral steering and not trying to sacrifice too much comfort for handling... not a racer just want a nice build on my daily driver accord. Anybody's $.02 is appreciated on anything in this post!
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(5) OEM Honda Rack and Front Pinions - #53601-SDB-A11 (My power steering fluid has been leaking for a while now! Right under my rack is power steering fluid that's leaking everywhere. And it's been more than a year I'm sure. This rack is often out of stock. Probably due to the leaking issues.) Costs 700$ for a new one OEM... Don't know if buying an aftermarket rack is a good idea! Bought from Hondacarpartsdirect
Tie Rod Inner #53010-SDB-A01 + Washer #90301-SDB-A01
Tie Rod End R #53540-SDA-A01 + Boot #53546-S84-003
Tie Rod End L #53560-SDA-A01 +Boot #53546-S84-003
End Washer #94030-10080
Pin Split #94201-20350
(6) CV AXLES -
Left #44305-SDB-A00
Right #44306-SDD-A00 REPLACED BY 44305-SDD-A00
(7) Front Shock Absorber -
Fork, L. FR. Shock Absorber #51821-SDA-A00
Fork, R. FR. Shock Absorber #51811-SDA-A00
x2 Shock Absorber Bolt #90121-SM4-010
x2 Shock Absorber Nut #90215-SB0-003
x2 Shock Absorber Lock Bolt #90117-SM4-003
(8) OEM Honda Front Lower Control Arms -
L Front (Lower) - Honda #51360-SDB-A10
R Front (Lower) - Honda #51350-SDB-A10
9) OEM Honda Front Upper Control Arms -
L #51460-SDA-A13
R #51450-SDA-A13
Circlip #52338-SL0-003
(10) OEM Honda Front Ball Joint - (Included with upper control arms I believe. No need to buy these if you buy the whole arm)
#51464-S04-013
Lower Boot #51225-SL5-003
Upper Boot #51464-S04-013
Lower Circlip #52226-SL0-003
(11) OEM Honda Rear Lower Ball Joints - Doesn't exist Lol
(112) OEM Honda Rear Lower Control Arms - Mine are busted up from some kind of accident so I'm replacing them.
2x RR LOWER #52350-SDA-A00
2xWASHER #52364-SDA-A00
(13) OEM Honda Rear Higher Control Arms - Mine are busted up from some kind of accident so I'm replacing them.
2x Rear Upper Control #52360-SDA-A00
2x RUC Nut #90216-SE0-010
2x RUC Washer #52388-SDA-A00
2x RUC Bolt #52387-SDA-A00
2x Other End RUC Nut #90215-SB0-003 (same nut used for rear lower arm, connects into knuckle by screwing using the other end)
2x Other End RUC Washer #52364-SDA-A00
2x Rear Upper Arm 2 #52390-SDB-A01
2x Rear upper 2 Bolt #90184-SDA-A00 (Same bolt that's used for rear lower trailing arms. Need one for each arm. 4 in total if you are purchasing this whole list. 2 in total if you're just replacing both upper arm 2)
(14) Rear Knuckles -
Left #52215-SDA-A50
Right #52210-SDA-A50
4xBUSHING #52365-SM4-004 (COMES WITH KNUCKLES)
2xWASHER #52364-SDA-A00 (Same washer as rear lower control arms because it connects here. Only two needed total. one for each knuckle.)
2x Bolt for the rear stabilizers #93401-10020-08
(15) OEM Honda Rear Trailing Arms -
L #52375-SDA-A60
RR #52370-SDA-A60
2x Trailing Arm Bolt #90181-S84-A00
(16) OEM Honda Rear Lower Trailing Arms -
2x #52350-SDA-A00
2x Rear Lower Trailing Arm Bolt #90184-SDA-A00
(Same bolt that's used for rear upper arm 2, one for each. two total.)
(17) Rear Upper Leading Arm -
2x #52380-SEP-A02
2x Trailing Arm Bolt #90181-S84-A00
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I've also decided to replace my Rotors, Calipers, and break pads:
(18) Rotors:
2x EBC Brakes BSD V Slot Blade High Carbon Disc Brake Rotors, 2-Wheel Set SKU: EBC-BSD7116
2x EBC Brakes BSD V Slot Blade High Carbon Disc Brake Rotors, 2-Wheel Set SKU: EBC-BSD7209
(19) Calipers:
4x PowerStop Autospecialty Stock Replacement Brake Caliper with Bracket SKU: PST-L2669
(20) Break Pads:
4x Wagner Brake ThermoQuiet QC465A Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set
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Well, I know this post probably has need for speed written all over it, but be easy on me. And if you can educate me about all of this and cars in general, please do. I can definitely read the image charts on hondapartsnow website to see if I'm missing any screws or bolts and whatnot. But I might be missing things because again, I'm just new to this. I'm trying to learn more about cars and work on mine as a project, I drive well and handle well. I just don't know much about car parts except for basic stuffs and changing my own tie rods before. I think I'd love working on my car as I do with computers and my accord seems to be the perfect start for me. I can generally learn quick and have the necessary tools, or If not I can get them! Besides a mini lift for the engine. Hope I made this easy to read. Thanks.
(1) TL-S 2007 Front Sway Bar Links 27mm #51300-SEP-A21 from ACURAPARTSHQ
(2)
Ended up switching to Acura links as apparently there have been issues with clunking and other various problems when using Honda end links and switching to TL sway bars.
(2) End Links Used -
Link, L Rear Stabilizer Acura - #52325-SDA-A01
Link, R Rear Stabilizer Acura - #52320-SDA-A01
Link, L Front Stabilizer Acura - #51321-SEP-A01
Link, R Front Stabilizer Acura - #51320-SEP-A01
(3)
I was going to get a 20mm TL-S 2007 rear sway bar, but I have just read from people who switched to the 22mm progress sway bar that the car plants to the ground better with it.
Ending up switching to a matching Acura 20MM TL 2007 rear sway bar. Just because this is gonna be my daily and apparently, according to some opinions, I'll barely notice the difference between 22mm and 20mm. Here are the parts from ACURAPARTSHQ, ACURAPARTSWAREHOUSE and HONDAPARTSNOW:
Spring, Rear Stabilizer Acura - #52300-SEP-A11
Honda Holder, Stabilizer Bush - #52308-S3M-A00
Acura Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bar - #52306-SEP-A11
(4) Tien Flex Z Coil Overs - REDLINE360
My main goal for this is just to have a better time steering and to start my 7th gen build. I know oversteering could be really bad in a forward drive car like this so I am going to try to avoid that. Just want a more neutral steering and not trying to sacrifice too much comfort for handling... not a racer just want a nice build on my daily driver accord. Anybody's $.02 is appreciated on anything in this post!
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(5) OEM Honda Rack and Front Pinions - #53601-SDB-A11 (My power steering fluid has been leaking for a while now! Right under my rack is power steering fluid that's leaking everywhere. And it's been more than a year I'm sure. This rack is often out of stock. Probably due to the leaking issues.) Costs 700$ for a new one OEM... Don't know if buying an aftermarket rack is a good idea! Bought from Hondacarpartsdirect
Tie Rod Inner #53010-SDB-A01 + Washer #90301-SDB-A01
Tie Rod End R #53540-SDA-A01 + Boot #53546-S84-003
Tie Rod End L #53560-SDA-A01 +Boot #53546-S84-003
End Washer #94030-10080
Pin Split #94201-20350
(6) CV AXLES -
Left #44305-SDB-A00
Right #44306-SDD-A00 REPLACED BY 44305-SDD-A00
(7) Front Shock Absorber -
Fork, L. FR. Shock Absorber #51821-SDA-A00
Fork, R. FR. Shock Absorber #51811-SDA-A00
x2 Shock Absorber Bolt #90121-SM4-010
x2 Shock Absorber Nut #90215-SB0-003
x2 Shock Absorber Lock Bolt #90117-SM4-003
(8) OEM Honda Front Lower Control Arms -
L Front (Lower) - Honda #51360-SDB-A10
R Front (Lower) - Honda #51350-SDB-A10
9) OEM Honda Front Upper Control Arms -
L #51460-SDA-A13
R #51450-SDA-A13
Circlip #52338-SL0-003
(10) OEM Honda Front Ball Joint - (Included with upper control arms I believe. No need to buy these if you buy the whole arm)
#51464-S04-013
Lower Boot #51225-SL5-003
Upper Boot #51464-S04-013
Lower Circlip #52226-SL0-003
(11) OEM Honda Rear Lower Ball Joints - Doesn't exist Lol
(112) OEM Honda Rear Lower Control Arms - Mine are busted up from some kind of accident so I'm replacing them.
2x RR LOWER #52350-SDA-A00
2xWASHER #52364-SDA-A00
(13) OEM Honda Rear Higher Control Arms - Mine are busted up from some kind of accident so I'm replacing them.
2x Rear Upper Control #52360-SDA-A00
2x RUC Nut #90216-SE0-010
2x RUC Washer #52388-SDA-A00
2x RUC Bolt #52387-SDA-A00
2x Other End RUC Nut #90215-SB0-003 (same nut used for rear lower arm, connects into knuckle by screwing using the other end)
2x Other End RUC Washer #52364-SDA-A00
2x Rear Upper Arm 2 #52390-SDB-A01
2x Rear upper 2 Bolt #90184-SDA-A00 (Same bolt that's used for rear lower trailing arms. Need one for each arm. 4 in total if you are purchasing this whole list. 2 in total if you're just replacing both upper arm 2)
(14) Rear Knuckles -
Left #52215-SDA-A50
Right #52210-SDA-A50
4xBUSHING #52365-SM4-004 (COMES WITH KNUCKLES)
2xWASHER #52364-SDA-A00 (Same washer as rear lower control arms because it connects here. Only two needed total. one for each knuckle.)
2x Bolt for the rear stabilizers #93401-10020-08
(15) OEM Honda Rear Trailing Arms -
L #52375-SDA-A60
RR #52370-SDA-A60
2x Trailing Arm Bolt #90181-S84-A00
(16) OEM Honda Rear Lower Trailing Arms -
2x #52350-SDA-A00
2x Rear Lower Trailing Arm Bolt #90184-SDA-A00
(Same bolt that's used for rear upper arm 2, one for each. two total.)
(17) Rear Upper Leading Arm -
2x #52380-SEP-A02
2x Trailing Arm Bolt #90181-S84-A00
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I've also decided to replace my Rotors, Calipers, and break pads:
(18) Rotors:
2x EBC Brakes BSD V Slot Blade High Carbon Disc Brake Rotors, 2-Wheel Set SKU: EBC-BSD7116
2x EBC Brakes BSD V Slot Blade High Carbon Disc Brake Rotors, 2-Wheel Set SKU: EBC-BSD7209
(19) Calipers:
4x PowerStop Autospecialty Stock Replacement Brake Caliper with Bracket SKU: PST-L2669
(20) Break Pads:
4x Wagner Brake ThermoQuiet QC465A Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set
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Well, I know this post probably has need for speed written all over it, but be easy on me. And if you can educate me about all of this and cars in general, please do. I can definitely read the image charts on hondapartsnow website to see if I'm missing any screws or bolts and whatnot. But I might be missing things because again, I'm just new to this. I'm trying to learn more about cars and work on mine as a project, I drive well and handle well. I just don't know much about car parts except for basic stuffs and changing my own tie rods before. I think I'd love working on my car as I do with computers and my accord seems to be the perfect start for me. I can generally learn quick and have the necessary tools, or If not I can get them! Besides a mini lift for the engine. Hope I made this easy to read. Thanks.