88 RT suspension confusion

da9broda9bro Wagonist
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
Ive been researching RT4wd suspension and from what I can tell, there are no MAJOR differences other than spring rates and height. So figured "Ill just get FF type 1s for a DA/EF": adjustable height and decent ride (my friend has a set and I am fairly impressed). However, it would appear that the 88's had a different rear fork and LCA's? So confused now :(

I want coilovers on my RT4WD. THinking 8k front and rear. For what model car do I purchase the coils???

And will a beaks lower tie bar for a EG/DC/DA/EK fit on my 88 RT? I think I read that the rear LCA's on an 88 RT are the same as a ITR so it shouldnt work correct?

Pleaseeeee dont tell me to search cause I have been through thread after thread on clubintegra, clubcivic, and on here cross checking stuff and comparing pictures and trying to figure it out. SO I have a decent understanding and just need good confirmation.

Comments

  • ragenasianragenasian Moderator
    I only approved this so I could tell you to search, because this has been covered and if you can't find it in a search you could have easily looked through the member's ride section and looked at what others are running.

    Yes 88's had different lower control arms, so if you have to just change out the lower control arms to fit whatever coilover you are going to buy, too easy. I have two different sets for the different coilovers I have. They are so cheap these days it is easier to buy a new set of lower control arms to match your coilovers. Any 88-91 crx/civic coilover will fit the wagon you just have to have the matching lower control arm to fit. A lot of the time the bolts are rusted anyways and have to be cut off so it will probably be better in the long run to just replace it anyways.

    I hope this answers your question and search harder next time because this was and has been covered numerous times.
  • da9broda9bro Wagonist
    ya that summed it up. I was all good until I saw that 88s had different control arms but wasnt sure whether it was just 88 RT's or all 88's
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