struts, shocks,srings
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struts, shocks,srings
Hello everyone i would like to lower my car with some springs and replace struts and shocks as well. i am planning a five lug conversion using rsx axles and brakes. i read that i need to use the struts and shocks off the rsx for that conversion to work is that true? What is the most typical combination people are using? My g/FS 03 gts use kyb agx and eibach prokit is this a common suspension subsitution?
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http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=133266
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I would get RSX suspension and RSX tie rod ends to make life easy. They have better sets of full coils.
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=171892
I would get RSX suspension and RSX tie rod ends to make life easy. They have better sets of full coils.
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Rep Power: 412 if you plan on using your civic upper mounts, then you should stick with civic parts. Konis would be a better choice for shocks because they are inserts. If you want Tokico, then get 03-05 ones because of the 16mm bolts.
It is a toss up on what you should get because it depends on what you are swapping. If you are putting in coils with top hats, then either civic or rsx ones will be fine.
It is a toss up on what you should get because it depends on what you are swapping. If you are putting in coils with top hats, then either civic or rsx ones will be fine.
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Rep Power: 241 if you plan on using your civic upper mounts, then you should stick with civic parts. Konis would be a better choice for shocks because they are inserts. If you want Tokico, then get 03-05 ones because of the 16mm bolts.
It is a toss up on what you should get because it depends on what you are swapping. If you are putting in coils with top hats, then either civic or rsx ones will be fine.
It is a toss up on what you should get because it depends on what you are swapping. If you are putting in coils with top hats, then either civic or rsx ones will be fine.
Well all i plan to change is
calipers
pads
rotors
tie rods
axles
struts
shocks
hub
springs
hardware
shims
knockles
bearings
and i guess now upper mounts
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Rep Power: 412 If your swapping everything, then stick to dc5 suspension. If you get Konis, the rears are the same for the dc5/em2/es1/ep3. But check www.clubrsx.com for more parts.
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Rep Power: 241 If your swapping everything, then stick to dc5 suspension. If you get Konis, the rears are the same for the dc5/em2/es1/ep3. But check www.clubrsx.com for more parts.
also thank you for answering my questions
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Rep Power: 412 Chassis codes
DC5 = RSX
EM2 = 7thgen Civic coupe
ES1 = 7thgen Civic sedan
EP3 = Si (02-05)
They all share the same chassis with slight modifications or subframe differences.
DC5 = RSX
EM2 = 7thgen Civic coupe
ES1 = 7thgen Civic sedan
EP3 = Si (02-05)
They all share the same chassis with slight modifications or subframe differences.
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Rep Power: 241 i went to the site if i use the lower springs off an rsx will that be ok for my car? when i look up struts and shocks it does not list and struts just shocks for the front and rear. do they not have struts up front?
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