1992–2000 Honda Civic (EG & EK) chassis stiffening
4 kits to stiffen the body shell, from frame rails and connectors to braces and roll bars.
- How it's built
- Steel unibody
- Weak spots
- Rear wheel arches, rear quarter panels and rocker panels rust. Rear trailing arm bushings and front compliance bushings wear and tear, which causes clunks, wandering and uneven tire wear, and lowered cars run out of camber adjustment.
Stiffening kits
| Area | Kit | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis bracing | DC Sports DC Sports Front Strut Bar for 92-00 Civic | Front strut-tower bar. | $149.99 Source |
| Shock & strut tower braces | JDM Performance Rear Strut Brace for 92-00 Civic EG EK Del Sol Integra DC2 | Rear upper strut brace. | $124 Sale price (was $155) Source |
| Seam & weld-in plates | Hardrace Hardrace Rear Subframe Reinforcement Brace (7542) | Bolt-on rear subframe brace for 92-95 Civic; not for EK chassis. | $246.34 Listed price on Hardrace USA Source |
| Seam & weld-in plates | Hardrace Hardrace 8879 Rear Sway Bar and Subframe Brace Kit 96-00 Civic EK | Rear subframe brace plus sway bar for non-Type R EK. | $458.85 Listed price on Hardrace USA Source |
Prices are from the linked seller pages and change often. Confirm fitment for your exact year and body style before ordering; many weld-in parts need professional installation. Some links earn us a commission.
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