will crx suspension fit my civic?
12-24-2003, 10:10 PM
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will crx suspension fit my civic?
I've got a 93 civic sedan and i need struts. my mechanic has a '90 crx with suspension on it and he told me i could have it if it fits. So... will it work? what do i need to make it work? is the weight difference in the cars a problem? any info would be awesome. also... anyone with a coupe/hatch front bumper on a sedan? any hints on making it fit and look clean? i have one in my basement complete with lip that i'm cleaning up and painting. Thanks a lot. Ben
12-24-2003, 10:44 PM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (BluCivicDriver93)
it will fit. For the front you need the wish bone from the CRX. as for teh rear, i would take the LCA from teh CRX just to be safe.
12-24-2003, 10:44 PM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (BluCivicDriver93)
I know the springs are different sizes, I went through this personally. The rear suspension is a different setup, and I wouldn't use it if I were you, even if you could make it fit. But to simply answer your q, they aren't directly interchangeable. Dunno about the bumper.
12-24-2003, 11:06 PM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (eastbay92cx)
okay one of you sed yes and teh other said no. why not east bay.. do u agree that it would b ok if i use the lcas and front wishbone off the crx? waht were your problems withthe setup? and integ.. have u used or seen this setup? any feedback on handling, and dificulty of the swap? thanks a lot guys
12-24-2003, 11:18 PM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (BluCivicDriver93)
bump for the night ... happy holidays yo and thanks for the replys.... btw the rex suspension.. i duno what kind or anything but he sed its stiffer and dropped (didnt say how much) but it was an oval track race car. thanks again. merry xmas hope you all get somethin fast
12-24-2003, 11:24 PM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (BluCivicDriver93)
My only experience is that I bought some H&R race springs for my 92 hatch only to find out that they were for a crx / ef. The crx springs are smaller in diameter and shorter. Also, if you look in a chiltons / haynes / helms for these cars, it shows that the crx uses a live axle in the rear, as opposed to the eg's rear independent setup. I'm not claiming 100% it won't work, but it definately will not be the same as if you find some eg suspension. Once again I wish you luck..
12-24-2003, 11:39 PM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (eastbay92cx)
i realize the older rex's use the live rear axle but is it also used in the 88-91? the reason im askin is because this will be a better suspension for free compared to like $175 min for stock struts. what would the smaller diameter springs effect? and do u know how much shorter the rear springs are? thanks agian for the help
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12-24-2003, 11:56 PM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (BluCivicDriver93)
i have first hand expereince of EF suspension on teh EG6.
I bought a set of used Tein HA's from my friend that were made for a EF. They bolted to my EG, but the front I had to use the Wishbone from the EF, as for the rear. it was a type R style (eye VS Fork) so I had to get type R rear lower control arms.
Other then that the suspension fit with no problems.
I bought a set of used Tein HA's from my friend that were made for a EF. They bolted to my EG, but the front I had to use the Wishbone from the EF, as for the rear. it was a type R style (eye VS Fork) so I had to get type R rear lower control arms.
Other then that the suspension fit with no problems.
12-25-2003, 09:18 AM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (integlspwr2k)
cool man. any idea who's got some lcas and any idea on a price? also ive heard the rear springs are shorter... that have any effect? and how did the susp work out on ur car? handle good? thanks for the help man
12-25-2003, 09:31 AM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (BluCivicDriver93)
ok i have 94 cx and i had 91 crx and crx got hit...put teh frotn and rear susp. on my car...for teh frotn you need teh strust and frotn forks. the rear you can use your control arms or teh crx i have teh crx on .......the downside teh frotn will be lower by one (1) inch. so if its 2in drop for crx it will be 3 for you....i have coils so i just have the frotn up....it rides better this way too
12-25-2003, 10:28 AM
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Re: will crx suspension fit my civic? (CIV616)
thats good to hear.. im not sure how much of a drop it is yet.. i havnt seen em just heard he has em.. hope its not a 2" drop on the rex cuz a 3" drop in maine is a bit much. is there an advantage to using the crx lcas? thanks for all ur help guys.. if anyone else has any coments please post. thanks again also.. i have moda 15x7.5 wheels with 195/50/15s on em that rub in the rear wheel wells when i corner hard with my blown stock struts.. think i'll have any problem with rub with ef susp??? thanks
12-26-2003, 03:00 PM
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I got CRX suspension on my 95' DX hatch. I had to use the EF's front forks. The rear is fine. WORDS FROM EXPERIENCE!!!!!! The drop is really low in the front though. When stranglethecat.com is back up, I'll post pics. The rear is fine, but the low is tucked like a mother... I have SI wheels with 195/55/R15's and I can barely squeeze a pinky through the front...
12-26-2003, 08:35 PM
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**** thats low! wha wwas the drop on the susp originally? what would it have dropped a rex? thanks for the first hand knowledge man
12-28-2003, 12:59 PM
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awesome man thanks for the pics... clean ride.. i like the color. i went and looked at the susp today.. theyre coilovers but i dont know what kind or what the drop is.. the car's on the ground with si wheels on it so all i could see is that theyre coilovers with yellow springs.. any ideas on what kind?? thanks again .. Ben
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