Trailing arm swap
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Trailing arm swap
Hi I'm new to the forum
ive done some light searching but couldn't come across an answer for my question so I figured I'd make an account and make my first post
I own a base model 91 CRX and I was wondering if I could install a set of a 88 to 91 SI model CRX trailing arms on and what differences there would be other then the rear disc brakes, like would there be any alignment issues ? Or is it a straight forward swap?
ive done some light searching but couldn't come across an answer for my question so I figured I'd make an account and make my first post
I own a base model 91 CRX and I was wondering if I could install a set of a 88 to 91 SI model CRX trailing arms on and what differences there would be other then the rear disc brakes, like would there be any alignment issues ? Or is it a straight forward swap?
Re: Trailing arm swap
I'd recommend getting an alignment after you do the swap. Freshen up the suspension bushings while you've got everything apart, if you have the cash for it. Stay away from polyurethane bushing sets.
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From: Flyover Country West Annex
Re: Trailing arm swap
EF trailing arms all swap except for the wagon, if I recall correctly. The 90-93 integra arms swap as well, but space the wheels out a hair. Personally think polyurethane gets a bad rap, but would agree when it comes to the main trailing arm bushing.
This might be worth reading just for how thoroughly install of the rear assembly is documented, if not for an alternative option:
https://honda-tech.com/forums/suspen...tions-3252027/
Most importantly, if you're in the rust belt you need to know that the toe arms (at the front of the trailing arm) COULD be nearly impossible to remove safely. If you do decide to pull those off the car, arm yourself with a lot of penetrating oil and patience.
This might be worth reading just for how thoroughly install of the rear assembly is documented, if not for an alternative option:
https://honda-tech.com/forums/suspen...tions-3252027/
Most importantly, if you're in the rust belt you need to know that the toe arms (at the front of the trailing arm) COULD be nearly impossible to remove safely. If you do decide to pull those off the car, arm yourself with a lot of penetrating oil and patience.
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From: Conroe, TX
Re: Trailing arm swap
I just swapped the disc brake assemblies on to my trailing arms and put new trailing arm bushings in at the same time as well as the other bushings. was a lot easier than trying to put the whole arm in and still needing to fix the bushings.
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