1988 CRX suspension Question
04-08-2003, 02:30 AM
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1988 CRX suspension Question
alright, it's bout to time throw on some new springs and shocks/struts. I'm planning on gettin a eibach prokit, and I was planning on getting some tokico illuminas or blues, but then I realized the 88 had front shocks and rear struts? or vice versa I forget. Any suggestions on what route I can take for upgrading each? (I'm just looking for a good ride that looks good for my daily driver)
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04-08-2003, 03:25 AM
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88Cardrex,
The 88-91 generation of CRXs has shocks all around. The first generation had struts up front. I had the Tokico blues on my old Integra and was very happy with them. If your car is a daily driver, they should be fine. If you do some autocrossing, then you might want to check out the illuminas. I think I'm going to go with the blues for my CRX when the time comes to swap out the shocks...they are 19 years old after all...
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The 88-91 generation of CRXs has shocks all around. The first generation had struts up front. I had the Tokico blues on my old Integra and was very happy with them. If your car is a daily driver, they should be fine. If you do some autocrossing, then you might want to check out the illuminas. I think I'm going to go with the blues for my CRX when the time comes to swap out the shocks...they are 19 years old after all...
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04-08-2003, 04:52 AM
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FouthGenHatch,
I think the initial post was referring to whether or not he had McPherson struts or shocks. McPherson's don't use springs, but a torsion bar setup. The second generation CRX did not use McPhersons, but a typical double A arm and shock setup. I have never heard of something being called a shock or a strut based on what type of spring is used.
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I think the initial post was referring to whether or not he had McPherson struts or shocks. McPherson's don't use springs, but a torsion bar setup. The second generation CRX did not use McPhersons, but a typical double A arm and shock setup. I have never heard of something being called a shock or a strut based on what type of spring is used.
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04-08-2003, 09:16 AM
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My brothers Mazda MX6 has a MacPherson Strut Suspension and he has Independent front suspension (no torsion bar, never looked at the back though) and he also has Springs.
Discounttiresdirect call this a Shock...
and this a Strut...
Doesn't look like a Shock is supposed to have a spring (at least mounted to it), but Struts do.
Discounttiresdirect call this a Shock...
and this a Strut...
Doesn't look like a Shock is supposed to have a spring (at least mounted to it), but Struts do.
04-08-2003, 07:21 PM
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Well whatever they are called all 88-91 fronts were the same. However the '88 had the bastard rear LCA with the eyebolt style as opposed to the fork style of the other years. You can't use 89-91 rear struts on your car without swapping out to that LCA. ITR struts however will fit your car.