xd elantra suspension on an lc2 accent w/ brake swap
07-23-2010, 08:33 PM
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xd elantra suspension on an lc2 accent w/ brake swap
if you do the brake swap with elantra spindles can you use the elantra suspension on an accent you would think it would fit.
07-23-2010, 09:11 PM
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Define suspension...
If you converted the strut tops (different bolt pattern) the front strut/spring combo might work. The combo is a bit taller though so you would want a decent drop spring and a strut capable of lowering.
In the rear, I have contemplated attempting swapping in the strut/spring combo and rear knuckle w/ my strut top. I haven't compared enough to see if that's feasible without making custom control arms or not though. I doubt that you can use the XD control arms in the front or back, but if you're really interested get out a measuring tape and compare. I don't know if anyone has tried.
If you converted the strut tops (different bolt pattern) the front strut/spring combo might work. The combo is a bit taller though so you would want a decent drop spring and a strut capable of lowering.
In the rear, I have contemplated attempting swapping in the strut/spring combo and rear knuckle w/ my strut top. I haven't compared enough to see if that's feasible without making custom control arms or not though. I doubt that you can use the XD control arms in the front or back, but if you're really interested get out a measuring tape and compare. I don't know if anyone has tried.
07-23-2010, 09:46 PM
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I've never measured the RD's strut top bolt pattern, but they may match the Accent. I think I heard that they did. If I remember the next time I have a RD here I'll measure.