85 CRX vs 88 CRX suspension - HondaClub.com

**splink48** · 06-09-2008, 04:46 PM

Ok, whats the difference b/w the suspension on the 88 and the 85 CRXs? I want to lower mine, but noone seems to offer the springs. I'm probably just going to put some cheap coilovers on....but only if they'll fit. Can someone point me in the right direction?

**8695Beaters** · 06-09-2008, 05:15 PM

The '85 uses a basic MacPherson strut suspension up front (like the RSX, 240SX, B13 Sentra). The rear is probably some kind of torsion beam axle (like the B17 Sentra and MKV GTi). The '88 uses Honda's brilliant double wishbone suspension up front (also used on the '88-'01 Civic, the '87-'09 Accords and every Integra) and a combo of trailing arm and wishbone suspension in the rear. So no, anything from the newer CRX will not fit. Springs maybe, but coilovers no. Most people ignore the earlier CRXs because of the poor engine and suspension combinations, so parts will be scarce. Ebay might help you out if you're lucky.

**splink48** · 06-10-2008, 07:49 AM

Thanks man!

06-09-2008, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
splink48 The Sky Was Gold....... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The dirty durty, Georgia United States Posts: 1,392	85 CRX vs 88 CRX suspension Ok, whats the difference b/w the suspension on the 88 and the 85 CRXs? I want to lower mine, but noone seems to offer the springs. I'm probably just going to put some cheap coilovers on....but only if they'll fit. Can someone point me in the right direction? __________________ 2004 Civic EX Coupe ATX 1985 CRX HF MTX Jeep is for SALE!!!! $6900 obo PM Me!

06-09-2008, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
8695Beaters LaY1n D0wN s1K BeATz Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 2,966	The '85 uses a basic MacPherson strut suspension up front (like the RSX, 240SX, B13 Sentra). The rear is probably some kind of torsion beam axle (like the B17 Sentra and MKV GTi). The '88 uses Honda's brilliant double wishbone suspension up front (also used on the '88-'01 Civic, the '87-'09 Accords and every Integra) and a combo of trailing arm and wishbone suspension in the rear. So no, anything from the newer CRX will not fit. Springs maybe, but coilovers no. Most people ignore the earlier CRXs because of the poor engine and suspension combinations, so parts will be scarce. Ebay might help you out if you're lucky. __________________ Project Sil-E: The New Black If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for life. If you're asking questions, make sure the first is "Have I used Google yet?" Hondaclub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30849013673

06-10-2008, 07:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
splink48 The Sky Was Gold....... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The dirty durty, Georgia United States Posts: 1,392	Thanks man! __________________ 2004 Civic EX Coupe ATX 1985 CRX HF MTX Jeep is for SALE!!!! $6900 obo PM Me!

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