My 5 lug swap
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So I've started my 5 lug swap with RSX type-S brakes.
The swap has been straight forward so far (except Breaking a bolt on the Rear spindle (i hate NY Rust). I only have one question, since i bought the type S front knuckles, can i just press in the RSX base hubs and bearings, or do i have to go out and look for new base model knuckles?
The swap has been straight forward so far (except Breaking a bolt on the Rear spindle (i hate NY Rust). I only have one question, since i bought the type S front knuckles, can i just press in the RSX base hubs and bearings, or do i have to go out and look for new base model knuckles?
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So i looked it up myself and the type S and Base knuckles are exactly the same (P/N: 51210-S6M-010) So there is no reason the base hubs should not press in nicely. I've been making good progress on the front, pressed out the hub and bearing, and lower ball joint, sandblasted and primed the knuckles, calipers, and caliper brackets.
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Thought about doing something similar with mine (high temp black or maybe powdercoat them). I have the parts just laying around because I haven't gotten any 5-lug wheels. You'll have to post up when you finally paint them.
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Ok so my backing plates should be coming in tommorow and im going to get painting soon. I have a question though for you guys. Right now i have a set of 16 inch 02-04 RSX rims for my civic. They look good, but I found a set of 05-06 RSX type S for 600$ with tires. Should i pick them up or is that to much money. Here are the picts from CL
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Could be a good deal if the tires are not worn too much but it all comes down to what you're willing to pay. I think I have seen them go for $400 w/o tires on another forum site.
I picked up a pair of 05-06 base model wheels and tires locally for $300 but one wheel was really curbed.
I picked up a pair of 05-06 base model wheels and tires locally for $300 but one wheel was really curbed.
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Ok so I'm making slow progress. The backing plates came in, i pressed the wheel bearings in, but my boss ordered the wrong retaining clips for the wheel bearing so that will take another week. Can't wait to get this together.
Here are my shiny new backing plates
Here are my control arms after i sandblasted them, painted them black also
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Here are my shiny new backing plates
Here are my control arms after i sandblasted them, painted them black also
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