replacing/upgrading springs and shocks in 87 HF CRX
hello everyone :)
I am going to be putting my rex up in the next month or two for an audio rebuild, which will probably add 400-500lbs of 'stuff' in the back area of the vehicle and I think I may need to upgrade the suspension back there or all around. When I put my two 12's, big ass box, Group 31 Yellow Top, and two big ass amps in, I get a bit of squat, nothing major but its noticable to me... are there any springs and shock combos out from another Honda vehicle that would work? ie a 4dr or something which is more capable of handling a load? p.s. I will either have four 12's in a wall setup behind my b pillar, or a big(ger) box, a few more amps, and probably both yellow tops, so the weight WILL be there ;) |
is that thing stock as far as peformance?
It must be slooooooow. |
yes :)
its no worse than my 92 Lumina though haha. any input? |
Does it need to come from another honda? go buy any aftermarket adjustable shocks. You can set them stiff enough to handle the weight. What's your budget?
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hello :)
my budget is not much right now. I have to wait until SLAP World Finals, find another beater so I can put up the CRX and totally overhaul it. I honestly have no idea where to start as far as spring costs, or whatever it would take |
Shocks are dampeners. They won't add load capacity no matter how stiff they are unless they are coilovers or air shocks. This is a common misconception. You need stiffer springs. I would guess that you can get stiffer ones from an '87 Civic wagon. Wagons typically got the stiffest rear springs.
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The 84-87 HF was only like a 50-some horsepower car. With another 500 pounds and a 150-200 pound driver, that car will be lucky to move by itself.
Wagon springs is as tight as a factory 3G spring will get, but then they will have to be cut and that's not a good idea. The GC coilover kit will work. It is only a pair for the rears due to the strut setup in the front. |
hello everyone :) I am back to my post.
I ended up throwing four amps, three very large batteries, two boxes, and two quite heavy subs in the back of the car, and it was quite noticeable when you looked @ the ass end sag. I will bookmark this post and probably get a coil over kit after other more important things are fixed... like my exhaust seeing how I ran a damn floor jackstand over and broke a bolt or whatever :( sounds like a holley 4 barrel now hehe |
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