I currently have a complete stock Accord setup, but have bent one of my lower control arms and need to replace it. Time to go 5 lug!
I would prefer not to modify any components (such as grinding a bigger hole in the Accord lower control arm to accommodate the larger Prelude lower ball joint), so I am trying to figure out if there is a way to go 5 lug, ROH without having to do any drilling/grinding, preferably using Prelude parts since it's easier to find performance parts for. I am wondering, If I decide to do a full 5 lug swap:
Can I use a lower control arm for a 5th gen Prelude combined with the 5th gen knuckle?
I have heard that this setup will push the wheels outward, 1/4"-1/2"(?) Is this true/noticeable? Is it correctable (without buying different offset wheels)? Is it necessary to use the Prelude front cross member as well?
If not, does the 4th gen prelude lower ball joint fit in the accord lower control arm without modification? (I have read that this balljoint can be pressed into the 5th gen prelude knuckle, correct?)
I have read and reread the multiple 5 lug swaps many times (but they can be somewhat confusing). If these two options don't work, do you know of any other way that does? Odyssey components? Any help is greatly appreciated
Some posts I've found on this forum: Sleepycb7:..the prelude front suspension will fit. i just got done swapping the front crossmember, radius arms,lower control arms, spindles and tie rod ends. it all fits. the inside mount for the lca on a accord is slightly smaller than the preludes so a little bending is needed, only about a 1/8 inch or less. the prelude lca is longer, wich is why i did not use the uca. a camber kit is necessary for proper alignment.it did make the track of the front wheels wider but not by much. have not driven it much (no time) so i cant tell a handling change... ...btw all 96 lude parts were used. i think base 97-01 prelude spindles will work though, if u wanna do 5 lug!
Donnybrasco:..you do not have to use the accord lca. You could use the prelude lca if you grind the side that mounts in the back crossmember...
Thanks for any help!!
I would prefer not to modify any components (such as grinding a bigger hole in the Accord lower control arm to accommodate the larger Prelude lower ball joint), so I am trying to figure out if there is a way to go 5 lug, ROH without having to do any drilling/grinding, preferably using Prelude parts since it's easier to find performance parts for. I am wondering, If I decide to do a full 5 lug swap:Can I use a lower control arm for a 5th gen Prelude combined with the 5th gen knuckle?
I have heard that this setup will push the wheels outward, 1/4"-1/2"(?) Is this true/noticeable? Is it correctable (without buying different offset wheels)? Is it necessary to use the Prelude front cross member as well?
If not, does the 4th gen prelude lower ball joint fit in the accord lower control arm without modification? (I have read that this balljoint can be pressed into the 5th gen prelude knuckle, correct?)
I have read and reread the multiple 5 lug swaps many times (but they can be somewhat confusing). If these two options don't work, do you know of any other way that does? Odyssey components? Any help is greatly appreciated
Some posts I've found on this forum: Sleepycb7:..the prelude front suspension will fit. i just got done swapping the front crossmember, radius arms,lower control arms, spindles and tie rod ends. it all fits. the inside mount for the lca on a accord is slightly smaller than the preludes so a little bending is needed, only about a 1/8 inch or less. the prelude lca is longer, wich is why i did not use the uca. a camber kit is necessary for proper alignment.it did make the track of the front wheels wider but not by much. have not driven it much (no time) so i cant tell a handling change... ...btw all 96 lude parts were used. i think base 97-01 prelude spindles will work though, if u wanna do 5 lug!
Donnybrasco:..you do not have to use the accord lca. You could use the prelude lca if you grind the side that mounts in the back crossmember...
Thanks for any help!!
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