Heeltoe's Torsion Bar Honda Front Bar Reindexing Part 2

We've covered what the torsion bar front end in the earlier Civics and Integras entails, and now we are getting into the topic of re-indexing. This is a process of rotating the torsion bars to accomodate shorter, performance-type suspension.
Heeltoe sells the performance damper set replacement torsion bars in various diameters under the Medieval-Pro brand label. Visit Heeltoeauto.com for more!
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[@camerongrady580]

Excellent installation video!

[@lamontwolverton8959]

Again, stellar Teaching Marcus! But on the extra spline issue, I grooved the lower torsian bar and the rear (added spines) unlike you did with the torsians. But Excellent!

[@deadmansfoot1670]

Do you sell anything already pre made? Like the torsion bars? I own an 87 Civic sedan and I'd really love to lower it with this method until I can afford to buy an all around setup.

[@Heeltoe.]

You can lower the car by adjusting the torsion bar adjusting nut. If you reindex without installing the performance damper kit you will find the shocks are bottoming out and it will handle really poorly.

[@GrantizEN]

I'm having a heck of a time finding CRX torsion tubes for my 89 integra. Do you guys sell the torsion tubes or integra length torsion bars?

[@andyyu5973]

parts 17 and 18 looks like theyre still available if you're willing to pay the price lol www.hondapartsnow.com/parts-list/1987-honda-crx-2dr_dx-ka-5mt/front-lower-arm.html

[@derekedens8937]

I have a 2nd Gen Honda Accord (1983) and I am having a hard time finding a way to lower (1.5" - 2.0") the car. Springs don't seem to be available. Ive called all the major suspension suppliers. I don't want to cut the springs. Any suggestions? Will other year honda springs fit?

[@Heeltoe.]

Very sorry we don't have info on springs for your accord at this time.

[@hassanreshat7447]

I'm no mechanic but could you just buy a longer adj nut to wind it out more? Iam planing to purchase new oem struts and lower them as coilovers are expensive to ship and Australian road laws don't allow you to have coilovers to get my civic lower and refreshed. By re indexing the torsion bars will the oem replacement struts bottom out?? Or is it just worth me biting the bullet and getting a set of bc racing coilovers as there are local suppliers here down under ( I would love a set of your tein medieval pros but the exchange rate and shipping kill me)

[@Heeltoe.]

It's important to know that the damper stroke and the height (torsion bar index/adjustment) are separate factors on these cars. So yes reindexing the bar will cause it to lower the car and reduce travel, making you bottom out more if you use standard length dampers. And sure putting a longer bolt would allow lower adjusting but that is also not really ideal compared to simply changing the arm one spline and keeping the standard range of adjustment.

[@MichiganTrailRider]

Going to be ordering a set of the torsion bars in next couple weeks just finished my rear suspension using 375lb rear springs what size torsion bars you recommend getting for a b series swap 1985 civic s

[@Heeltoe.]

Hi there! 27 mm for a street performance setup.

[@fernie2700]

Hey guys me again . Quick question kinda iff topic? Will rear acura rsx coilovers fit on 84-87 honda civic? They look like they would .perfect fit from how it looks . What you guys think???

[@Heeltoe.]

Any shock with an eye-mount at the bottom, an integrated spring seat, and correct overall length will fit. That doesn't mean they will work right.

[@fernie2700]

True . We wont knw untill we try it.

[@talhaikram9191]

Hey, i know this video is 6 years old but i wanted to ask a question if anybody reads this, I have a 1987 civic sedan and the front suspension is doing things it should not( hitting on literally every bump) and i noticed the car a little lower than usual so my question was is it possible that the torsion bars are bad and lost their elasticity and strained? Or if not could it be the dampers/struts

[@Heeltoe.]

More likely the dampers are shot but it's certainly possible that the torsion bar may not be acting right. That being said if the car is able to support itself and spring up and down, then the torsion bar is working. I've never heard of one just getting weak though.

[@talhaikram9191]

@@Heeltoe. Yes it is springing right but just somewhat low and hitting bumps.

[@samstafford3600]

What kind of break setup is being run on the front of that CRX?

[@Heeltoe.]

That is a wilwood DPHA kit

[@troutcarcass]

What kind of rotors are those?

[@Heeltoe.]

We're using a Fastbrakes little-big brake kit (lol) We sell'em on Heeltoe!

[@dailygrindescape2598]

Will they fit on a wagon?

[@Heeltoe.]

The wagons have a lot shorter tubes. These aren't designed for wagons.

[@jonathanwickett7028]

Jdm crx?

[@Heeltoe.]

Correct

[@talhaikram9191]

Hey, i know this video is 6 years old but i wanted to ask a question if anybody reads this, I have a 1987 civic sedan and the front suspension is doing things it should not( hitting on literally every bump) and i noticed the car a little lower than usual so my question was is it possible that the torsion bars are bad and lost their elasticity and strained? Or if not could it be the dampers/struts

[@Heeltoe.]

Not super likely, more likely the dampers are bad. We have new KYB ones available at Heeltoe!

[@talhaikram9191]

@@Heeltoe. I will look into those dampers but I have one more question, If I tighten both height adjustment bolts that attach to the torsion bar all the way, can anything go wrong or should i not tighten it all the way? It is because my civic is riding quite low and until I get new dampers, I don't want it to hit bumps.