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Hey guys, so I picked up a set of rear struts from one of a friend's here on the forum. After I got them I searched the parts number and it said they were for a 01-02 ex. I asked him about it and he said he was pretty sure they would still work, but I just wanted to double check. Will they?

 
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I think you will need to drill the mounts a bit to make them work. Check around here, but it seems like a common thing to do.

 
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Not drill but shave off some of the lower bushing. I believe the lower bushing is a little wider so it needs to be trimmed a little.

I may be thinking of RSX rear struts though. Either way they should fit easily.

 
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Lower bushing? But they should work correctly? Is there a way to remove the bolts holding the assembly to the car without an impact gun? I tried the other day but wasn't really set up very well to do it.

 
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The part that the bolt goes through on the bottom is the lower bushing. Yes they should work correctly.

Use 1/2" drive sockets and wrench. That's all I needed to do mine. Maybe some PB blaster if the parts have not been removed in some time.

 
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Is it the center metal eye that I'm shaving down? And I doubt the have ever been taken off. I'm pretty sure these are the stock struts.

 
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Yep, but I would wait to see if it fits before shaving. If you measure it I can compare it to my rear struts. I have a set for my 01 in my basement.

Pic of bushing:

 
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I can just crawl under my car. I'm pretty sure it was the same. I was a little concerned with the length though. Wasn't sure if they would be long enough. I'm in the process of moving so I really haven't had time to do anything to the car.