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Old 08-20-2009, 05:14 PM
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my question is we have original 1.7 engine with original transmission both completely rebuilt found;acura rsx type s suspension complete brakes shocks springs etc.put in wondering what to do for drive axles now need civic to acura hook up.02 honda civic and 02 acura where to find.
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You can either get base RSX/ep3 front hubs/knuckles (what I did), or get the RSX-S outer axle end welded to the D17 axle.
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I think I might look real hard into the RSX/ep3 front hubs/knuckles I tried the welded end Idea had axles profesionally welded in a machine shop one broke.Not Good thankyou for your answer your most kind.
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^dang, you must drive hard, i've had my welded setup on for over 2yrs .
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well really wasnt driving that hard wonder about welding job they said they done other jobs similar fix with no problems they put some kinda rod in center welded machined straightened in lathe etc.preheated it etc ihave some welding exp my self dont know.it sounded good till it broke . did you have yours balanced after welded and straitened etc
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