Great work, Phillip!!!! I just finished replacing the entire suspension on my '97, front and rear. All I've got left to do is get 2 new front tires and an alignment. It's way off after doing my steering rack. It drives so much better even though it's in severe need of an alignment. Everything is tight. It's amazing how worn out everything was, especially in the rear. My trailing arm bushings were broken on both sides. The rear damper was also shot so I changed that after the rest of the suspension work, changed the mount, and changed the fluid. I'm also amazed at how smooth it shifts after I changed the transmission fluid. I had to drain it b/c you have take the transfer case down to get the rack out. Now it shifts much smoother. I just did a single fluid change, not a flush. Yes, I used Honda ATF fluid. I'm changing the shifter cable. It's not broken yet, but there is a big hole where it bends down to go into the transfer case and pieces are falling out of it. I hate working under the dash...hurts my back to be twisted like that. I also installed a new O2 sensor. The muffler shop that replaced my stolen catalytic converter didn't know how to fix a plug when the new sensor wouldn't go in all the way. It was a small broken piece of plastic that I dug out and the new sensor snapped in fine. I was concerned I'd have to change the plug but when it snapped in and I couldn't pull it back out without releasing it, I decided it was good enough. I've also get a power steering issue. After the car warms up to operating temp, there is a small whine in the pump. I ordered a new fluid reservoir, which will be here today or tomorrow, and I'll change that and do a total PS fluid flush. Most of the system is new. I hope that fixes it. If not, I'll be putting in a new power steering pump. I hope not though. I'll have to do another small flush and that fluid isn't so cheap from Honda. I've never used any other fluid but Honda, but somebody else who used to work on my car may have. If they did, it would explain why the whole system failed or is continuing to fail at once. All the seals and O-rings are probably eaten up. Good luck on your suspension rebuild! I'm sure it will take you less time than it took me. I'm a DIYer and lacking experience and physical strength.
LOve your videos, Can you help me with my 97 auto awd with aerogenics 1" front and 2" rear lift spacer on monroe quickstruts, aerogenics 1" engine and subframe drop , aerogenics 1" trailing arm spacers, new torque mounts, truhart front upper control arm and rear camber arm and new NAPA axle driver side, I have a wobble at 20 mph and intermittent clicking... i really want to figure this out. Some folks I've asked just said they just learned to deal with it. Need help THR!!
I can get my bottom shock mount to line up with the lower control arm. What did you do to make the happen?? Your body blocked the shot. Please help crv guru?
sup man, i just got a 98 and it doesn’t have the driveshaft on it. should i put it back on? what all do i need to do to put it back? could you make a video comparing
It really just depends on what you want to do with it. If you are just street driving, you can leave it off. If you are offroading, I'd recommend reinstalling a driveshaft so that you have AWD
Hey man great video I have a 2000 CRV and a 99 crv. I want to lift one and lower the other. On the lifts what do you suggest is the biggest tire to go with because I am afraid of rubbing inner fender well and eating tires. I don't know anything about lowering them is there a place I can go that sells lowering springs or anything like that. If you know can yeah direct me in a direction to go in to help with my projects. Hopefully you and the family are doing well man take care
truhart is a good brand, yonoka makes some aswell, so does maxpeeding rods. if you lower it you will need a full camber kit to keep your alignment normal (if not rear tires will have a lot of negative camber and front upper control arms will get stuck up in wheel wells. truhart sells a camber kit, pretty much the only brand i think that makes them
I'm running a 235 75 15 with .25 spacer on stock wheels. Way better every day driving, less wheel wobble and rubbing. Still have to bang in a couple spots. Lol
Did the shock fork go all the way up to the "perch" of the strut? I had a similar issue, turns out the forks/struts between AWD and FWD are a tiny bit different. I had a lift on my FWD 2000 and put it alongside with the OEM FWD strut on my other AWD using the fork that came on each car. My AWD now sits about 1/4-1/2 inch taller than my FWD because the lip on the OEM strut is different than my AWD one was. Weird.
Man I been struggling to put the strut in the fork. Shits been hitting the frame, but all I gotta do it line it up with the fork and kick it in. Damn 😅
Question, do you think the tires of a Honda CR-V 2003 (215/65r16) will fit a Honda CR-V 1999 ? (215/70r15) this are the tires that my car has now and the others ones have winter tires so that’s why I asked you cus I want to see if those winter wheel will fit my old crv
@@hondaresource i don't know man, my coolant has a mixture of oil... Radiator cap and coolant reservoir has got i know weather it's engine oil or transmission fluid leaking in...
So commenting as watching, when you get to your k swap. Ur gonna have to modify the eg rack. You will need the imput housing from the crv. The inner and outer tie rod ends. The steering imput shaft will need to be rotated 180 and new lines will be needed to be run. Trust me way easier to do when motor is out. P.s. don't run ur exhaust till modify ur front sway bar mounts.. do too k member differences
I have the hardest time trying to find correct wheels for my Crv, I would rather not have a big gap for the center bore, centric rings are a pain to find to go from 64.1mm to almost 82mm. Does anyone have any suggestions?
You sure do know your way around these Honda CRV's It must be nice to work on those no rust Hondas. My second Crv I'm working on now is so slow going with all the rusty nuts and bolts. Great videos and can't wait to get lift and new tires on mine. Like the wheels on yours too.
Did those tires you had on the white crv fit with out rubbing or is that why the bumpers are off? Looking to put 215/75s on my crv no lift just new OEM springs
Hey nice work! I'm doing a similar build but having to think about the cv drive shafts. Are those OEM shafts on your axles? If not, can you provide the brand and part numbers. Thanks and great work!
yet nobody seems to notice the lack of safety?!?! at least put some 1/2"-3/4" plywood UNDER your jack and stands SMH stands are sinking at an angle into the gravel
Sometimes I like to live dangerously... Seriously though, I do have a couple pieces of wood that I normally do that with. Not sure why I didn't this go around.
@@nickharvey4007 Yeah, its been fun especially with the new tires and wheels, but a 1.5 lift is apparently better for your CV joints longevity, so that's something to consider
Great work, Phillip!!!! I just finished replacing the entire suspension on my '97, front and rear. All I've got left to do is get 2 new front tires and an alignment. It's way off after doing my steering rack. It drives so much better even though it's in severe need of an alignment. Everything is tight. It's amazing how worn out everything was, especially in the rear. My trailing arm bushings were broken on both sides. The rear damper was also shot so I changed that after the rest of the suspension work, changed the mount, and changed the fluid. I'm also amazed at how smooth it shifts after I changed the transmission fluid. I had to drain it b/c you have take the transfer case down to get the rack out. Now it shifts much smoother. I just did a single fluid change, not a flush. Yes, I used Honda ATF fluid.
I'm changing the shifter cable. It's not broken yet, but there is a big hole where it bends down to go into the transfer case and pieces are falling out of it. I hate working under the dash...hurts my back to be twisted like that. I also installed a new O2 sensor. The muffler shop that replaced my stolen catalytic converter didn't know how to fix a plug when the new sensor wouldn't go in all the way. It was a small broken piece of plastic that I dug out and the new sensor snapped in fine. I was concerned I'd have to change the plug but when it snapped in and I couldn't pull it back out without releasing it, I decided it was good enough.
I've also get a power steering issue. After the car warms up to operating temp, there is a small whine in the pump. I ordered a new fluid reservoir, which will be here today or tomorrow, and I'll change that and do a total PS fluid flush. Most of the system is new. I hope that fixes it. If not, I'll be putting in a new power steering pump. I hope not though. I'll have to do another small flush and that fluid isn't so cheap from Honda. I've never used any other fluid but Honda, but somebody else who used to work on my car may have. If they did, it would explain why the whole system failed or is continuing to fail at once. All the seals and O-rings are probably eaten up.
Good luck on your suspension rebuild! I'm sure it will take you less time than it took me. I'm a DIYer and lacking experience and physical strength.
Thanks man, I learned a little about lifting the vehicle and my ABC's 19:57
Never know what you gonna get around here😂
What kind of wheels and tires are you used it can you please let me know thanks
I don't know what the wheels are here. Tires are 235/75/15. I've since changed the wheels to 15x8 rota grid
So helpful, your project deserves a sponsor🤙🏽 🤙🏽 would be good for the community
Hopefully🤞
I can't wait to see how this turns out. You might be building the best CR-V ever.👍
I don't know about the best, but it should be a fun ride
I found if disconnect lower ball joint it is easier to install.
I am looking to see how to fix up my 2005 honda cr-v EX I am watching your video right now on RUclips as I am writing you I like your video
heck yeah man!
LOve your videos, Can you help me with my 97 auto awd with aerogenics 1" front and 2" rear lift spacer on monroe quickstruts, aerogenics 1" engine and subframe drop , aerogenics 1" trailing arm spacers, new torque mounts, truhart front upper control arm and rear camber arm and new NAPA axle driver side,
I have a wobble at 20 mph and intermittent clicking... i really want to figure this out. Some folks I've asked just said they just learned to deal with it.
Need help THR!!
I’m going to look at a 1997 Honda CR-V utility sport 4d is what caption says is that one all wheel drive ?
If it's in the US, all 97 are all wheel drive
hello, great videos, can you send me a link for the shock absorbers? I can't find it.. thank you very much!
Great content!
Thank you
love the vids keep em up
Thank you
I can get my bottom shock mount to line up with the lower control arm. What did you do to make the happen?? Your body blocked the shot. Please help crv guru?
Disconnect the lca from the subframe, connect the shock to lca then Jack up the lca to bolt it to the subframe
sup man, i just got a 98 and it doesn’t have the driveshaft on it. should i put it back on? what all do i need to do to put it back? could you make a video comparing
It really just depends on what you want to do with it. If you are just street driving, you can leave it off. If you are offroading, I'd recommend reinstalling a driveshaft so that you have AWD
Hey man great video I have a 2000 CRV and a 99 crv. I want to lift one and lower the other. On the lifts what do you suggest is the biggest tire to go with because I am afraid of rubbing inner fender well and eating tires. I don't know anything about lowering them is there a place I can go that sells lowering springs or anything like that. If you know can yeah direct me in a direction to go in to help with my projects. Hopefully you and the family are doing well man take care
Truhart makes lowering coilovers and lifting coilovers
truhart is a good brand, yonoka makes some aswell, so does maxpeeding rods. if you lower it you will need a full camber kit to keep your alignment normal (if not rear tires will have a lot of negative camber and front upper control arms will get stuck up in wheel wells. truhart sells a camber kit, pretty much the only brand i think that makes them
^they make coil overs. ive also seen lowering springs but the coils are relatively cheap so id recommend those
@@slimsqde7397 thanks my guy that some awesome information I appreciate it.
@@Gotham_City_collectibles yessir, there is a ton of info on forums so just do some research
I'm running a 235 75 15 with .25 spacer on stock wheels.
Way better every day driving, less wheel wobble and rubbing. Still have to bang in a couple spots. Lol
what kind of rims do you have?
Anyone have issues with the boot of the axles tearing as a result of the lift overstretch on the axles? I am..
I'll take some of that junk lol if it's k series. This subscriber needs to come visit in 2 months.
Hi, you doing great man.. but you don't hit the fork too much you just jack it up a little bit using floor jack under the lower arm.
I'm looking for this rims. Where I'm can finded??
Would a 17 × 8.5 wheel size fit good ? If so what good tire size ?
Did the shock fork go all the way up to the "perch" of the strut? I had a similar issue, turns out the forks/struts between AWD and FWD are a tiny bit different. I had a lift on my FWD 2000 and put it alongside with the OEM FWD strut on my other AWD using the fork that came on each car. My AWD now sits about 1/4-1/2 inch taller than my FWD because the lip on the OEM strut is different than my AWD one was. Weird.
Yeah it sits all the way down
Man I been struggling to put the strut in the fork. Shits been hitting the frame, but all I gotta do it line it up with the fork and kick it in. Damn 😅
The more you know lol.
Question, do you think the tires of a Honda CR-V 2003 (215/65r16) will fit a Honda CR-V 1999 ? (215/70r15) this are the tires that my car has now and the others ones have winter tires so that’s why I asked you cus I want to see if those winter wheel will fit my old crv
Yes, they will
She’s cool!👍🏿 I’m trying too decide on a smaller AWD SUV and seriously considering the CRV. Thanks for the info on your channel.
I love the crv's
hi, you doing great job man, my honda has alot of oil in my radiator, what could be the problem..?
Leaking oil inside of the radiator?
@@hondaresource i don't know man, my coolant has a mixture of oil... Radiator cap and coolant reservoir has got i know weather it's engine oil or transmission fluid leaking in...
So commenting as watching, when you get to your k swap. Ur gonna have to modify the eg rack. You will need the imput housing from the crv. The inner and outer tie rod ends. The steering imput shaft will need to be rotated 180 and new lines will be needed to be run. Trust me way easier to do when motor is out. P.s. don't run ur exhaust till modify ur front sway bar mounts.. do too k member differences
thank you for the tips
does the integra rack&pinion have a shorter turning ratio rather than the crv R&P?
I dont know to be 100% honest. I know the integra is faster than the civic.
@@hondaresource i should rephrase. does it make the steering feel more like that of the integra?
@@TheEworks yeah, it drives great. I took it through Tail of the Dragon without issue
@@hondaresource Thats in southern VA isnt it? if its what im thinking
@@PLUR-y2s it’s in Tennessee/North Carolina
Super helpful videos. Love these old things
I have the hardest time trying to find correct wheels for my Crv, I would rather not have a big gap for the center bore, centric rings are a pain to find to go from 64.1mm to almost 82mm. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Good luck lol
You sure do know your way around these Honda CRV's It must be nice to work on those no rust Hondas. My second Crv I'm working on now is so slow going with all the rusty nuts and bolts. Great videos and can't wait to get lift and new tires on mine. Like the wheels on yours too.
Thank you man
what are the rims? I'd like to get some
Did those tires you had on the white crv fit with out rubbing or is that why the bumpers are off? Looking to put 215/75s on my crv no lift just new OEM springs
They did, no problem
@@hondaresource awesome thank you!
What's the biggest tire you would run with the stock 99 auto trans?
I know a guy with 31s, I would start around 215 though
I can't wait to start doing this to my crv!
I love the crv content! Keep up the awesome work!
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This is the best trick to do this!!! Thank you very much!!!
Glad you found it helpful
Hey nice work! I'm doing a similar build but having to think about the cv drive shafts. Are those OEM shafts on your axles? If not, can you provide the brand and part numbers. Thanks and great work!
Yep, just stock axles
@@hondaresource my stock axels started spitting grease after I lifted the from 1 inch 😔
@@hondaresource would a sub frame drop fix that problem ?
Hook me up I need my crv lifted and wheels
I don't have any spare lift
So glad I got a RD1 Love watching the channel for ideas and help!
Thank you
You rock!! thank you for all the information 🙏
Happy to help!
For the win- 9:38 Kicks fork in, waves to crowd!
Yeeyee
yet nobody seems to notice the lack of safety?!?! at least put some 1/2"-3/4" plywood UNDER your jack and stands SMH stands are sinking at an angle into the gravel
Sometimes I like to live dangerously... Seriously though, I do have a couple pieces of wood that I normally do that with. Not sure why I didn't this go around.
Hey late to the party another great video
Thank you man
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Love your videos very helpful 👌
Thank you
can u lift a 2000 crv 3" without modifications ?
I guess. People complain about axle issues but I can't confirm
yes, i put a 3 inch lift on mine
@@gabrielsweeney21 thanx, are u happy with outcome?
@@nickharvey4007 Yeah, its been fun especially with the new tires and wheels, but a 1.5 lift is apparently better for your CV joints longevity, so that's something to consider
Not bad!!!👍👍
Thank you
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Thank you man
Looks good!!!
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