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Old 05-15-2016, 08:23 AM
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Posting this for a friend over at Honda Rescue Garage, https://www.facebook.com/Honda-Rescu...4945280295206/. 1991 Civic Wagon, AKA War Wagon. He'll be on shortly for any questions. His plans are to begin making parts to lift Hondas instead of just lowering them. He has lift blocks already for 88-01 Civic, CRX, Integra, CRV. Check it out.

For those who love cliffs here it stands now at 16" ground clearance



Gotta run but will post more pics later tonight
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Old 05-15-2016, 03:39 PM
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Generally how the War Wagon began its life (borrowed pic but you get the idea). A front wheel drive DPFI Civic.



Prepping for paint








First mock up of 235/75-15


Bay Painted


Test Fitting 235/75-15(gonna need some cutting if we're going bigger)






Yeah we're going bigger






Skunk2 adjustable control arms




Fabbing up brush guards












Fitting light bar and roof basket






Getting a little dirty



Paint time








The Lift, CRV rear struts, Honda Rescue Garage lift blocks




Acura Legend forks (1/4" lift), lift blocks, Accord struts







Still fits



Next project, off road doors













Next project: RTFWD SWAP!!! (Donor car just picked up in the center)

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Wow! Thanks HPH.
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Video of it in action

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Haha crazy stuff. Any plans for more power?
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Wow that's actually really nice work! Much respect
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That is awesome and imagine you turn heads rolling up in that!
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Engine plans are a built F22/23 with a F/D transmission plate.
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Ummm... Ummmm....
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LOVE it
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Looking awesome dude so following this! I reckon you should of custom made some widen fenders, more boxier like the Jeep Wranglers, keen to see more!!
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Off road doors and custom chain cup holders complete






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Bored on a Saturday night? Bury it in the mud. Good thing there's a winch

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The tear down begins, RT4WD coming soon



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Pretty cool.
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Keen to see hownthis one turns out too!
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One step closer

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"SL" on the shifter... is that for "super low" ??
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"Super Low", like a crawler gear. Meant for climbing/descending or pulling/towing.
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For those curious on current setup

Rear:
CRV rear struts, inverted EK springs, Honda Rescue Garage 1" spacers in the back

Front:
Accord front shocks and struts with Acura Legend forks and EK top hats
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Never see these types of builds done proper. Usually just a redneck with a chainsaw.

Looks great.
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Thanks!
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Reminds me of a guy I met back in '09. Looks different now, but can't find pics



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