It turns out the the rear crossmember in my CRX is cracked so now I need to replace it before I get it realigned. Has anyone ever replaced their's? If so, how hard was it? I don't know what caused the crack though, hopefully it doesn't happen again...

 

What year is it? First gen? I had mine rust out on my 87 Si... Whoever does it, make sure you take it to a VERY REPUTABLE shop, the placement of that sucker is KEY to your alignment being right... Also, I would give OPM Motorsports a call and pick up their adjustable panhard rod, just in case they put it in a little off, this way your can adjust it into spec....

Dan

 

Thanks for the info Lt Dan. I have an 88 DX (second gen) CRX, most likely my mechanic will be replacing it cause I heard it was a @!$&* to replace. Also, where can I get the number for the OPM Motorsport place, and do they have a site? Thanks.

 

Well, since you have a second gen, you don't have a panhard rod... hehe... but OPM's website is http://www.opmmotorsports.com they sell a lot of cool stuff for the second gen too..

Dan

 

Thanks again Dan!

 

link doesnt work (at least not for me it doesn't)

 

never mind that time it did!!!

 

If you can put an engine in your car, you can probably remove your rear crossmember. The only hard part is the lower control arm bolts will probably be rusted in, so just cut them, and replace the bushings while it's all apart.

 

Yeah, I hope the bolts aren't rusted... Thanks CRX-RX!

 

Well I need the rear cross member, the one where the rear engine mount sits on, not in the rear of the car...

 

I have a similar problem with my 97 hb. it has 92 gsr brakes and components. after installing, my right rear camber went from negative 1.2 (where I wanted it) to .4 now my 17's rub and I cant get rid of the problem. I am gonna have it put on a frame machine and have everything checked out on thurs. though...

 

Nah, just my rear cross member. That one from the 90-91 should fit...

 

I have Friday off so I think I'll stop by if I get a chance, thanks.