Integra Type R Restoration (Part 2)

There is no end to my suffering in this video. The comments suggest that’s the way you like it.
This video covers the removal of the rear suspension on my 2000 Integra Type R. I use many tools and techniques to get the job done that you might find helpful.
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[@ziggybaker3446]

I'm a 36 year-old woman who decided I'm finally going to bite the bullet and learn about cars like I've always wanted to. I just bought a first gen Integra ('88) and this video has me feeling a little overwhelmed and over my head 😅😅 If he's struggling this much, I can only imagine how hard it's going to be for me. oh boy!

[@craigsawyer6453]

I have two Integras. They are relatively easy to work on, Eric has a harder than usual battel. You are going to enjoy the journey. Welcome to the community.

[@chrismoller8166]

I'm a 71 year old guy. I've been fiddling with cars for more than half a century--and this overwhelms me too.

[@ziggybaker3446]

@@craigsawyer6453 thank you! It's a very intimidating community to try and dip into, but I'm excited!

[@DQSpider]

As long as it's relatively rust free you'll be fine :P

[@mickl8212]

They're just nuts and bolts at the end of the day

[@sciencegey]

EricTheCarGuy and Cameraman Brian: KZbin dream team back at it!

[@ericthecarguy]

Cameraman Brian thanks you! It's been a triumphant return made possible by everyone here.

[@johnstudinski]

Eric, You are hitting a home run with this series. The struggle is what most people face when attempting work on their car. The adding of tips and tricks really ads to the video. I wish you could see to going back to this type of thing. When you got into the builds, that was outside of your repair videos and those were my favorite videos. Empowering the average person that wants to learn and needs to save money. My personal thought was that when you went to a lift, you lost some of your average joe appeal. I realize you needed it for the build work you were doing, but not everyone is doing that work. Good luck to you. You sure struck a familiar chord with me with this series. Love your work!!!!!

[@paulfagan2964]

I know that seemed like minutes on a video but was in actuality hours of very hard labor by you. Great video and I appreciate you for the hard and physically painful work you are doing.

[@DieterRasmussen]

Just to help out, a great company called HardRace sells brand new type R power control arms, with hardened rubber bushings installed, easy to get, if you want to save some trouble

[@Portuguese-linguica]

It's nice to see you again brother . Hope you are doing well.

[@1972mdc]

Just did front suspension on a Lexus…tons of fun too, less cutting and torching but plenty of cursing, pry bars, and thank god for the big daddy Milwaukee impact

[@1972mdc]

All that aside it wasn’t as bad as yours and can’t believe what shops were charging for that…

[@blahber222]

thanks for teaching us so much. been watching ya since i was 15… that’s 13 years ago now. Glad to see the integra series back :’)

[@jakano80]

Wow 1st time I have seen Eric's videos on a long time. Been watching him for years . Good to see you again

[@craigsawyer6453]

That car put up a fight! When I did that, and the Integra put up a struggle I thought it was rough... Until I watched your battel. A good thing about living in California, oh, and the driving.

[@Puddnutz1]

Man this reminded me of the struggles with my Firebird's rear suspension. Lots of heat and percussive persuasion helped me out, but the sawzall did make a guest appearance more than once!

[@riceball777]

every time i watch you work on these rusted cars i feel so glad i live in California and never have to deal with any rust.

[@FixingWithFriends]

I am envious.

[@DQSpider]

"Oh neat, it seemed like it was loose but the head just sheared off. Neat." Been there too many times...

[@TheCapitalVice]

Its the weekend, I'm watching EricTheCarGuy and licking my wounds to the webbing between finger and thumb from the brake line clip that bit me. Feels like 2014 all over again.

[@lifelibertyandthepursuitof7475]

Glad you're making videos again. Will be catching up on your videos.

[@FixingWithFriends]

apparently I missed two over the last couple weeks.

[@philjerome9795]

I feel your pain brother. We are around the same age and I still climb under rusty cars, and I feel it for days.

[@roddydykes7053]

I don’t know how Eric doesn’t have a hoist at home. Or maybe he does but wanted it to seem more relatable

[@VashStarwind]

@@roddydykes7053Looks like hes in a regular garage, probably doesnt have room for one.

[@mr.perfect3155]

You've got to admit, though, Eric, the work is a little easier when it's a Type R.

[@bjkjoseph]

I dread, crawling under my car at my age..it’s almost like torture, no, it is torture, but thanks to your videos I’ve been able to fix my own vehicles.

[@MrClarkisgod]

After 2 back surgeries in my 30's, and still having metal brackets in my back, laying on a cold concrete floor is something to be avoided at all costs.

[@bjkjoseph]

@@MrClarkisgod I had four spine surgeries, but sometimes you have to do it and I had three on my neck so it is really challenging but I just take my time try to get the most comfortable position and if it’s too complicated, then I have to pay and it’s always expensive and sometimes more than not. They do a really bad job so I suffer through it.

[@MrClarkisgod]

@@bjkjoseph I'm with you. I got those interlocking foam squares from harbor freight and gardening knee pads I will sit or lay on. It takes a lot longer than it used to but I can still get it done. Half the time now I just pay the shop because I'm not messing with it anymore.

[@Tug-Speedman]

This motivates me to go through my 98 GSR Sedan. I love having this car as my daily driver, you don't see them often enough anymore. Keep up the good work on keeping this Type R on the road!

[@natedub1]

The new fixing it forward project is coming along very nicely. I have compiled a reasonable, yet lengthy list, of the many reasons why I might deserve this car and will get it to you punctually.

[@pharaohacura3618]

i’m in the process of restoring my 94 Legend Coupe…your videos have ALWAYS been very helpful for me with all of my vehicles…i’d love to spend a day with you and pick your brain 😂😂

[@Tonybaggawalnuts]

Welcome back Eric! Was so excited to see this pop up in my feed😊

[@jasonh4167]

Eric I do feel you pain/anguish crawling under the car, but I did in fact chuckle once or twice. Good work man.✌️ Stay dirty.

[@16valveBravoSpoonz]

its good to see you back and well, been way too long since seeing ETCG on youtube.

[@TheRebuilt1]

The struggle is real whether with Rotary Lift or Jack Stands. Thank for sharing broham

[@ginnai]

I am continuing my BA4 Prelude rebuild. I had to remove the rear subframe after I had the same issue. I ended up tearing the nut off the spot welds, because the bolt was fused to the inner bushing. I also took the fight to the ground, before I cut out the bolts/bushings. It's off with a welder now, new bolt and retack all the spot welds before off to powder coating. The only luck was the rears are removable and swappable - if it had come to that.

[@brianharms8031]

I did the rear suspension on an even rustier 6th gen civic and I found map gas to work very well for unseizing the bolt from the bushing. Once the bolt and bushing sleeve opens up the chasiss mount you can apply map gas directly to it and it freeze up easily with just and impact and some vice grips on the bushing sleeve.

[@billstreber5194]

Good to see you back Eric

[@N100NXX]

Well, rust is very common her in the UK. I normally have to heat up bolts and/or nut to even get a fighting chance of getting any work done. Usually, combo of heat and penetrating oil does the job. In some cases, I have to let soak up overnight, but you get the idea. Looking forward to next vid

[@jimbo44cc13]

First off, glad you are back posting videos, I really missed your expert and fun explanations to go along with your excellent work. Secondy, this looks like me trying to work on different parts. Eventually you will hit on the right tool and get it done. Whoowee, yay!😁

[@FixingWithFriends]

Yeah the youtube channels I used to watch have all gone AWOL and I have had to try to find new content (without much success)

[@90integra]

Wow this brings back memories. I did front & rear suspension and bushings on my 1990 Integra one long holiday weekend, on the floor in my garage. Never again, but I am glad I had the experience.

[@ryulee458]

Nice good morning Eric 🌞 part 2 LOL 😎👍👍

[@QuackQuackGoesTheCat]

Eric is really the bob ross of mechanics

[@Papajin68]

The fight today gave me feelings of deja vu working on an a 91 Nissan 240SX that saw a lot of Chicago winters. Lots of snapped bolt heads all over the place, even a snapped stud for the front bumper support/crash bar, and a similarly stubborn front crossmember bolt that started life welded to a metal strap with a 2nd bolt on the other side. The whole thing drops in from the top of the frame rail, then the crossmember, and then you put the nuts on from below... one of the bolts either was no longer welded to the bar, or came loose when I was trying to break it free of the rust and it kept spinning in place. Took a hell of a lot of effort to get out, and also required a welded repair. Good times.

[@Walton_Racing]

Awesome video as usual Eric! Gotta love that moment a bolt you’ve been fighting finally submits!😂

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you for taking us on your adventures fixing the car watching from South Africa

[@GleepGlop2]

You are going above and beyond for a car you're planning to sell! Its great future documentation for these 90's classics. Get you a lift for your garage so you can keep wrenching as long as you live. When people retire they start to age rapidly often - working on our passions and staying busy keeps us young.

[@MrGrentch]

Good call on the CRV parts. 👍🙂 Found that out the hard way when I got a front wheel bearing that was _definitely_ the correct one for JDM R's from 98, until it clearly wasn't when offered up(this was from Honda too). Measured the old one and went digging and found out it was the exact same size as you guessed it a front wheel bearing from a 90's CRV. Would have gone the same route for bushings like the rear control arm, but it turned out Civic/Teg/CRV were all the same price where I am. Went Hardrace(rubber bushings) for the upper control arm and toe in thingie. Not for performance, but because they were cheaper than Honda(and adjustable as a bonus). That's generally how I've done things suspension wise. Honda or Hardrace, depending on price. I've no problem admitting I'm a total cheapskate. 😁 Plus it's my daily so speed at getting it back on the road is a big factor.

[@EKBoosted]

Using a Induction heater on those stubborn control arm bolts saved me tons of time on my civic. Always fun seeing the tricks everyone comes up with for removing those things!

[@ThomasJoseph315]

He's Back people hell yeaaaa!!!! Welcome back Eric!

[@Greenturkeyman]

Oh man. Those trailing arm bushes at the end take me back. In the UK my 1996 rover 400 was a copy of the civic. I remember fighting with those and the car was only 10 years old....

[@JayTdub13]

Great video! Awesome having you back.

[@gangiization]

Good to see you back brah

[@larshenriksen2003]

Two videos in a week from ETCG,good to have you back..Hope you're well Eric 🙏 you've been missed.

[@sl33per1]

Been there on the rear suspension. When a 2 hour job turns into 2 weeks.

[@scottlane5164]

It is good to see you again my friend I bid you peace

[@dadtype2339]

I haven't used a lift in years, and Everytime I have, to dance around the driveway on my back, I yell out, I MISS YOU LENNY!!! Lenny was my lifts name! Lol!!!

[@ChiefTuna]

iv'e learned applying heat at the head of the bolt will help a lot

[@EddieBrown14G]

Eric your a star mate hot spaner, nail gun and be brave enough to cut into the chassie to get acsess to what you need to get at. 65 year old geordie mechanic eddie b

[@marcknab7456]

You're one of the best, please don't stop making videos. I always feel good after watching. Peace

[@schifoso]

Nice to see a video of mechanic working without the use of a lift. Thanks for showing us mere mortals how it is done.

[@xavilopez4716]

Thank you Eric!! ❤ For putting out these new videos . My number one Honda/Acura expert .👍

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Eric, Great to see you on the tools. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@spencersgarage]

Try the paint “Steel-it”. Expensive but does a great job on suspension and undercarriage parts. Had a nice flat kind of satin shade to it. Looks great on Honda suspension parts.

[@brianoreilly3827]

I've had the same fight myself with the compliance arm bolts on the back of my '95 GSR. Freakin miserable, thankfully I got the bolt out without having to cut the body like you had to. Bless you for going all out to save the R!

[@knewmania]

Happy to see the content and Kudos to the camera person.

[@TheKingkhan89]

Thank goodness your back making videos.

[@willnicholas7918]

Episode II: Attack of the Rust. Eric at 9:02, I feel your mood there. Having 2 Integra's I've fought this fight as well, carry on sir!!

[@Meaty97]

Eric!!! So glad you’re back. Love the videos and appreciate you putting yourself back out there. Also I freaking love the hitch mounted vise set up you have. That is so brilliant.

[@ericthecarguy]

It's part of my workbench. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iF6VZ4iCodyHZ5I

[@Stussalino]

Just went through that whole toe arm procedure on my 97 civic. Im only glad im not the only one.

[@jayjanyh2932]

The Left (Driver's) Rear ABS Sensor for my 2001 Type R was discontinued, so I was able to use the one for a 2000 Integra LS ( 57475-ST7-A01 ). This LS's connector matches the ITR's, so no de-pinning is needed.

[@cdotson0027]

Finally I don't feel alone Eric. I feel seen in my laying on the ground suffering lol. Epic work sir.

[@cdotson0027]

I'm about to rebuild rear suspension on my 08 element. It's gonna be like this I imagine lol. Difficult.........

[@hickorystx]

God Bless You Eric!!!! Amazing work and doing most of it the old fashioned way as in the beginning. Best of success in this project!!! 😀

[@jackc5293]

Thanks for doing these videos Eric... I have a 2000 GS-R that I have to do all of this on at some point and it helps to be able to visualize the challenge.

[@labradormcgraw]

So great to see you back, buddy! We've missed you. 😊

[@VashStarwind]

I replaced my lower control arms a couple years ago, had to do the same thing, cut em out. I checked your channel for an easy solution, but couldnt find anything back then. Glad to know I wasnt too far off on the solution haha

[@wdhewson]

I've gotta do a lower ball joint, which I've sure will fight back !!

[@wolleysegap9740]

Welcome back Eric !!!!

[@gabehartman6832]

Eric so glad to watch this excellent work!

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Hey man! Thanks for the video.

[@CZ-kz7ug]

Suggesting a 7" harbor freight cutoff angle grinder for cutting bolts.

[@ecmjr]

Some Honda Engineer out there is just sitting in front of his computer and just clapping after seeing the second one came out more easier :)

[@user-rx3xg6xc1p]

Blessings my friend!

[@npico798]

Eric, thank you for the great content. I’ve learned and saved 💰thanks to you. As always keep up the good work 👍🏽

[@drones7838]

i am from California - i am so amazed at the rust cars get on the east cost 2003 CRV has zero rust that I can find

[@sunnyboy8860]

Beautiful car my friend congratulations!!!

[@FiftyFiftyAmoney]

Keep fightin the good fight!

[@Eger118877]

No lift and on the ground like the rest of us! I like it!

[@chucksmith3415]

your looking great !! good to see you back

[@spiridondimaris465]

Yessss good job Erick nice video

[@crayonsvat121]

Thank you sir for important information.

[@BenState]

champion is back!!!

[@ronk7934]

Rust never sleeps 😂

[@insighteins1317]

You are great!!!

[@George-Smith]

Wow boss these is amazing

[@dannyr3346]

10 minutes of my life I’m never getting back 😂😂

[@mrejda]

As an owner of both a cherokee and a civic, I felt every minute of this one. Good lessons for all right here

[@Sierra6491]

Glad to see you again! I was excited to see the notification for new videos. Just wondering, what face shield were you using in the video?

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Notification squad Have a great weekend!🔥🔥🔥

[@Sarranwrapdc4]

Wow it put up a fight!

[@ericjudd3137]

Call Eric o on this 😂😂😂 just fucking with you

[@SeanRohit]

The goat 🐐 is back

[@mickl8212]

The reciprocating saw DOES work on the rear LCA. You just need the correct blade on it. I snapped the exact bolt head. Went and got a reciprocating saw with a bosch blade for cutting through steel. It literally took 5 minutes to cut straight through the inner bush and bolt. It's good when you get those bolts out.

[@Gotham_City_collectibles]

You know I always enjoy your videos. But I just put my '95 EX coupe on jack stands to do the same job and it's not looking promising lol. But hopefully things go smooth and can't wait to see what else you got coming up with the type r. Wish me luck lol take care

[@betavirus11]

your misery is entertaining. thanks.

[@Jaimico380]

What an ordeal!!! But is worth it...

[@SleeperHonda]

Type R Blacksmithing

[@cm1133]

My wife knows I’m just one seized fastener from any vehicle repair job turning into a 3 day effing nightmare!

[@MyWolffy]

The bitter sweet of the north. So sad to know you’re selling this car putting all this work into it beforehand :/. Wish I had the money to afford it I’d love to have a type r especially one you have known and cared for majority of its life. Hopefully she goes to a good home 😢

[@andyfearn6609]

Do your next door neighbours shout out.. "you're doing it wrong Eric" :)