Notices
Suspension & Brakes Theory, alignment, spring rates....

First Gen CR-V suspension differences

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-04-2011, 11:49 AM
  #1  
Trial User
Thread Starter
 
NaddaHondaOwner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default First Gen CR-V suspension differences

I'm not a CR-V owner, but have a quick question.

Is the front suspension in a first generation CR-V the same for the front wheel drive and the 4 wheel drive models? Interchangeable?

Thanks!
Old 10-04-2011, 12:38 PM
  #2  
Honda-Tech Member
 
BoosterB16's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: First Gen CR-V suspension differences

yes
Old 10-06-2011, 06:17 AM
  #3  
Honda-Tech Member
 
fast2camciv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 2,101
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Re: First Gen CR-V suspension differences

Yes it is. Its actually the same as civic/integra stuff...just 2 inches longer lol.
Old 10-07-2011, 07:59 AM
  #4  
Trial User
Thread Starter
 
NaddaHondaOwner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: First Gen CR-V suspension differences

Hey thanks for the replies, guys!

Would you recommend a bushing kit for the front suspension for a "better than stock" bushing... perhaps Poly or something similar?
Old 10-10-2011, 04:20 PM
  #5  
Honda-Tech Member
 
Arthas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Pomona, CA
Posts: 6,495
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Re: First Gen CR-V suspension differences

Why would you want stiffer suspension in a CRV?? If anything softer is better.
Old 10-11-2011, 04:44 AM
  #6  
Trial User
Thread Starter
 
NaddaHondaOwner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: First Gen CR-V suspension differences

Originally Posted by Arthas
Why would you want stiffer suspension in a CRV?? If anything softer is better.
Who said anything about stiffer suspension? I just want to replace worn bushings, and if there is something better than OEM I'd like to know. The CRV has 200k+ miles on the chassis.
Old 10-11-2011, 06:20 PM
  #7  
Honda-Tech Member
 
Arthas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Pomona, CA
Posts: 6,495
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Re: First Gen CR-V suspension differences

My apologies OP. I read you wanted better bushings and thought you wanted stiffer.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Hondadict17
Acura TL, RL & ZDX
1
07-06-2010 02:29 PM
dc2_4life
Suspension & Brakes
29
06-11-2009 12:39 PM
MyEG6
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
1
07-31-2005 03:59 PM
HybridEL
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
3
07-09-2003 08:05 PM



Quick Reply: First Gen CR-V suspension differences



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:09 AM.