so, swapping out the rack on my Honda Civic was quite the adventure. I mean, who knew steering could feel like wrestling a bear? first, I jacked up the car and found out my jack stands were, like, too short. so I felt like I was playing a game of “how low can you go.” But after some creativity, I got it sorted.
then, disconnecting those pesky bolts took forever. I swear, I thought I was going to strip them. ever had that moment where you’re just praying it doesn’t snap? like, what do you do then? anyway, got it off and the new one in. also, pro tip: do not drop the washer in the gravel, it’s like a black hole.
overall, doing it yourself saves cash, but my back wasn’t too happy with me. has anyone else dealt with a rack replacement?
I’ve replaced my Civic rack in my garage last winter in Minnesota. Be ready for a workout it’s not easy but rewarding. Just take your time and don’t rush it.
I did this with my Civic last summer in Ohio and what a headache it was I have never seen so many bolts in one place all that time just to get it done.
I ve definitely learned a lot along the way though guess that’s a plus right
I ve changed the rack on my Civic in a rainy backyard in Toronto once took all day but felt great driving it after so smooth
Just make sure your tools are ready or you’ll lose your mind
I’ve done this on my Civic in Michigan last winter was tricky but satisfying. Just take your time and use the right tools.
Just replaced the rack in my 05 Civic last summer down in Texas and man it was a pain I’ve got a buddy who helped me but still took forever I swear I lost half my sanity under that car.
Make sure you have a good set of tools and some patience you might think it’s a quick job but trust me it’s like wrestling a greased pigman.
I ve done this in my old Civic back in Michigan the lack of space was a nightmare I thought I’d need a tiny hand to replace it. You need a good jack and stands. The steering feels way better once it’s done.
It’s a big task but worth it. Just take your time and keep track of the bolts or you’ll lose your mind.
I once replaced my Civic rack in my garage in Michigan and man it was a hassle. You need patience for sure. I’ve seen shops charge an arm and a leg for it. Just a pain honestly.
I ve done this in my Civic before and it was a real pain in the garage on a rainy day in Ohio
Just take your time.
I ve done this on my Civic back when I lived in Michigan and it was a pain. You need a lot of tools and patience.
Just make sure you check all the bolts cause they can be tricky. If you mess up it gets wild really fast. But once it’s done you feel like a champ.
Replacing the rack on my Civic was wild I did it in my garage last summer in OregonI had the craziest time figuring it out but got there eventually. It’s way easier than it seems trust me.
Replacing the rack on my Civic was wild I did it in my garage in Portland stuck for hours under there but felt so accomplished after. Just make sure you have deep sockets it’s a pain without them. I remember it being greasy everywhere
Totally worth it in the end though drives like a dream now.
my buddy replaced his Civic rack a few months ago in his garage in Ohio it was a whole thing he said getting the old one out was tougher than he thought needed a whole set of tools
I ve got a Civic too but I dread the thought of doing it myself I just paid a shop to do it last time not sure if I would tackle it myself next time I guess the payoff is doing it right but still its stressful so much grease
I replaced my Honda Civic rack in my garage last summer in Michigan. Took me a whole weekend but it was worth it.
A bit of a hassle getting the old one out but once I figured it out I was cruising again. Just make sure to have the right tools handy. It’s a game changer.
Replacing the rack on my Civic was a wild ride in North Carolina had to watch like six YouTube videos to figure it out.
I’ve got to say it was worth it.
I have a 2007 Civic and swapping the rack was a wild ride.
Did mine in my garage during a rainstorm in Portland you can imagine the fun.
It took hours but I finally got it done.
Just a lot of cursing and greasy hands but totally worth it.
Nothin beats smooth steering after dealing with that mess.
Good luck with yours.
i remember when i did this in my garage in Oregon it was a whole adventure getting the old rack out was like wrestling a bear I’ve learned a few tricks since then and it’s honestly easier than it sounds but definitely watch some videos first
I replaced my Civic rack last summer in a garage in Florida it was a pain but satisfying. Just take your time with it.
I replaced my Civic rack last summer in a garage in Ohio. Took a while but saved a ton of cash. You can do it just need patience.
so I replaced the rack in my Civic last summer in my garage in Ohio it was a whole adventure found some weird tools I didn’t know I needed
it felt good though driving smooth after so def worth it even with the headaches