Alright 88's have a unique suspension that shares some rear parts with the ITR. My question is what shocks are available for the 88's? KYB AGX? Koni?

 

theyre all available. just different part numbers. ITR doesnt "share" parts, its just similar design.

 

You can't get agx for the rear with your lca's. If you want agx in the rear get 89-91 lca's.

 

I'm sure you can use agx's in the rear if you use the itr shock. I used tokico's on my 88. Good luck

 

Remember that the bottom shock mounts are different than the later model CRXs the 88s mount inside the link the later models mounts rap around.

On my 88 CRX I have tokico shocks the adjustable ones and they ride firm.

 

Koni has externally or internally adjustable rear yellows for 88's. You can pick up internally adjustable for really cheap. I got my rears for about $100. Front are all the same i think.

 

I've read that the front shocks on 88's are somehow slightly different...perhaps smaller?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Reelizmpro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've read that the front shocks on 88's are somehow slightly different...perhaps smaller? </TD></TR></TABLE>

The 88-91 front shocks are all the same. The 89-91 rear shocks are all the same. The 88 rear shocks are the outcasts, they are different.

 

what makes them different?

 

actually, for some reason, the 88 front shocks do have separate part numbers. im not sure why, but theres something to it, even tho they all might fit between the years.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">actually, for some reason, the 88 front shocks do have separate part numbers. im not sure why, but theres something to it, even tho they all might fit between the years.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Maybe because they sell them in sets. Look around and you'll see other places that list them with the same part #'s.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by newaccordguy2003 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what makes them different? </TD></TR></TABLE>

The 89-91 shocks have like a fork-like way of mounting itself on the LCAs. The 88 shocks go into the LCA.

For example, the shocks on the right would fit any Honda with LCAs like the 88 crx stlye:

 

Tokico Illumina Adjustable Struts and Coil-over Shock Absorbers:
89-91, Front, BU2797A, $109.48
BU2798A, $109.48
89-91, Rear, BU2847, $109.48
88, Front, BU2797, $107.37
BU2798, $107.37
88, Rear, BU2799, $109.48

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">actually, for some reason, the 88 front shocks do have separate part numbers. im not sure why, but theres something to it, even tho they all might fit between the years.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I THINK it has something to do with the front brakeline bracket...but I'm not positive.

Otherwise the length is the same.

 

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Tokico Illumina Adjustable Struts and Coil-over Shock Absorbers:
89-91, Front, BU2797A, $109.48
BU2798A, $109.48
89-91, Rear, BU2847, $109.48
88, Front, BU2797, $107.37
BU2798, $107.37
88, Rear, BU2799, $109.48 </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, get ready to shrug again:

1988
Shock Absorber AGX
L4000-64379 KYB $190.36 $116.15
Description: Front-Right


1989
Shock Absorber AGX
L4000-64379 KYB $190.36 $116.15
Description: Front-Right

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/

 

front brake line bracket I believe the kyb's come with a extra plate adapter for the lines

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autop...10102

http://store.summitracing.com/...03641

 

Damn very confusing. Sometimes when there's an outcast, shops/stores unknowingly group them all together...it's very common with BMW as well. The difference between the front shocks 88 vs 89-91 is probably minor anyway. I know i read that the diameter is different but not sure if that's accurate.

 

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They're the same, size and all, fronts that is.

 

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They're the same, size and all, fronts that is. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Ok but why would companies bother giving them separate part numbers and different pricing?

 

ah, now i see. i had always heard that the 88's were different, but i never knew why. thanks El Vap.

 

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I THINK it has something to do with the front brakeline bracket...but I'm not positive.
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actually, im thinking this is probably the reason. the 89-91 front kit comes with the odd brakeline adaptor for each side, which im thinking to a manufacturers point of view, the addition of any extra part to a kit requires a different part number, yet the subtle difference in part number reflects the minor addition to the kit.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Reelizmpro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ok but why would companies bother giving them separate part numbers and different pricing? </TD></TR></TABLE>


They do this because they have to assume you have very little mechanical ability and they want their part to bolt right in for you. They don't want you calling them bitching about something that doesn't work

You can make anything work though if you put some thought into it as these are minor details.

 

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They do this because they have to assume you have very little mechanical ability and they want their part to bolt right in for you. They don't want you calling them bitching about something that doesn't work

You can make anything work though if you put some thought into it as these are minor details.

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LOL, basically, yes.

 

I have 91 DA front shocks on my 88 crx and they work/fit fine..... the rear ones however have to made for an ITR or specifically for a 88 rex