Originally Posted by
robofunc
I remember reading somewhere that 96-00 Civics aren't as susceptable to rear subframe problems if a swaybar is used with stiffer springs & shocks, which seems to make sense, but I've never seen anything definite.
That'll help, but it actually has to do with lubrication. The poly bushings need lubed every 3 months or so. Otherwise the bar will bind in the bushing and then rrriiiiiiippppppppp. I lube mine with teflon tape whenever I hear it start squeaking again.
I have the Comptech though, so I have been ignoring it for the past couple years, not worried about tear out.