85 CRX vs 88 CRX suspension - HondaClub.com

**splink48** · 06-09-2008, 03:46 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, 04:15 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, 06:49 AM

Thanks man!

06-09-2008, 03:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
splink48 The Sky Was Gold....... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The dirty durty, Georgia United States Posts: 671	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 2003 Jeep Liberty 3.7L MTX----For Sale-PM me for details! 1985 CRX HF MTX

06-09-2008, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
8695Beaters Headbanger Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 1,526	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. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

06-10-2008, 06:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
splink48 The Sky Was Gold....... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The dirty durty, Georgia United States Posts: 671	Thanks man! __________________ 2004 Civic EX Coupe ATX 2003 Jeep Liberty 3.7L MTX----For Sale-PM me for details! 1985 CRX HF MTX

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