Need 1981 Honda Civic ball joints, control arms, or a front-end kit? This page is 2nd-gen Civic (1980–1983). Do not mix 1st-gen (1973–1979) or 1984–1987 3rd-gen lower arms and rear bushings. Leave a comment with the year and the noise if you want a part-number check.
A clunk at low speed is usually a ball joint or sway link. Wander or inner-edge tire wear is more often a tie rod or a worn control-arm bushing. Most people replace the control arm as a complete unit with the ball joint already pressed in.
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1981 Honda Civic front suspension
Control arm bushings
- Lower: K9191
Control arms with ball joint
1981 Honda Civic steering
Rack & pinion boot kits
Tie rod ends
1981 Honda Civic rear suspension
Strut mounting kits
- Upper, 2 Dr. Hatchback, sedan: K9498
Fitment notes
These Moog numbers come from the 1990-and-older catalog rows that include 1981. Confirm 4×2 vs 4×4, aluminum vs steel, and trim before you order.
Diagrams are on the Civic catalog page. Related Honda diagrams: Accord and CR-V. How to diagnose suspension noises.
Leave a comment with 4×2 vs 4×4 and the noise if you want a part-number check. #HAPPYMOTORING