Have anyone put 02-04 shocks onto a 05 rsx or vice versa? I'm having a hard time finding out if they are the same. They have different parts numbers according to Acura, but that doesn't really mean they're physically different.

 

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It usually does, but heres hoping. I believe (like most cars) the back struts are the same as 2002-2004's, but the front are different. Each coil is wound an opposing way on the '05+ cars, making you'd have to swap to 2002-2004 springs as well as using those struts.

Rich

 

obviously they are not the same part, as you cannot put 05-06 springs into an 02-04 shock body and vice versa.

however, if you were to change out the entire shock including the spring (as in, take one out of a 05 and put it into an 02) that would work fine.

 

So if I had the 2004 shock AND spring I could put it on a 2005?

Edit - Re-read and it was more obvious. Thanks!

 

02-04 springs are different from 05+.

the passenger side spring on 05+ is inversely wound to help reduce bump steer. Also, the rear shocks have been detuned because of the larger stock rear sway-bar.

Basically, you will need the entire strut/shock assembly in order to make them work in 02-04 and vice versa

 

Just to clear up the situation -

I have an '02. The passenger side lower arm is bent. I ordered a used but good arm off ebay, but it came from a 2005. The 2005 ball joint is bigger, so I can either get a 2005 knuckle or a 2002 lower arm. 2005 knuckle is ~$130 and the 2002 lower arm is ~$230. So I'm hoping the '05 knuckle will work. I would then be using the 2005 lower arm, the 2005 knuckle and the existing 2002 strut assembly (as well as axle).