I've recently purchased a set of 5.9's and i went to press the new hubs in but, they wont fit.... I bought brand new oem wheel bearing(I triple checked the part numbers) and the hubs will not fit in the bearings. Does anyone know if i need to run a different bearing or possibly different spindal? Car info: 96 Hatch w'b-series engine. Thanks for any help given!

 

Yeah, you have to run a 94-01 Integra /92-00 Civic with ABS or 99-00 Si knuckles because they use a bigger bearing. So you would have to change the knuckles to fit.

 

I just found this out also, glad I called DSS before making any purchases lol

 

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So a 99 civic Si knuckles and also 99 civic Si Bearings?

 

yes but i guarantee the 94-01 integra stuff is easier to find.

 

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help!

 

I have one more question, I've searched around the web but cant seem to find the answer. So I bought the 94-01 integra knuckles(still waiting for them to arrive). Will my 96 Dx hatch calipers fit the Integra knuckles?

 

Just be aware that while integra knuckles bolt onto an ek with no problem they are about 1/2" taller than ek knuckles. It doesnt really effect anything except give you a little more positive camber and makes it easier to hit you shock towers if your car is low but seeing as though you probably are running big slicks (hence the 5.9 axles) your car is probably not that low.

And also I do not think the dx calipers will bolt onto integra knuckles. You need civic ex or integra calipers and brackets.

 

Yeah. You should have bought civic EX knuckles, but the integra ones will work fine.

As for the brakes. Yes, you can run the smaller dx/cx calipers, but you will have to use ex rotors and a 1/8" washer between the caliper and knickle to center it correctlly. This is the same combo we currently run on our racecar.

 

Thanks for the help guys!