A new Honda Civic arm bar can potentially change the way your ride handles, and is one of the easiest changes that you can make to your chassis. Simply bolt on the arm bar using the supplied hardware, or use the existing lower control arm bolts (this will depend on the design and manufacturer. There are a variety of Honda Civic arm bars available in different styles and sometimes even different colors, so finding something that will work and look good on your ride should be a snap.

A new Honda Civic arm bar is a perfect complement to strut tower braces, as it can help stiffen up the chassis by eliminating any excessive flex between your Honda Civic lower control arm mounting points and the rest of your chassis. Less flex can equal better chassis response and predictability, as well as quicker steering and increased traction, allowing the driver to focus on driving. New Honda Civic arm bars are typically offered in either solid or adjustable configurations, depending on the vehicle application and bar manufacturer.

Q: How do you install an arm bar?
A: Like a strut bar these lower arm braces can be installed in minutes with basic hand tools. Most cars do not come equipped with arm bars from the factory, so you are not replacing anything when you install one.

Q: What does an arm bar do? Why purchase one?
A: A lower arm bar is a brace that ties the front and rear lower control arms to the chassis to prevent flex at the lower arms. They are similar to upper strut tower bars in terms of effect. They stiffen the chassis of the vehicle, resulting in less body roll during turns.