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JLop
03-30-2017, 11:37 AM
I am working on swapping in 2006 Acura RSX Type S struts into my 2002 Honda Civic SI (EP3). So far I have completed just the front and have run into a few issues. The biggest issue is the slop in the steering. When I took it to get aligned the shop said that the outer tie rod ends were to small for the holes in the struts and that is why I am running into this issue. I was wondering if anyone else has run into this issue? I was reading this thread:

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?75573-02-type-s-RSX-will-fit&highlight=rsx+type+s

It sounds like I need Type S outer tie rod ends and I also need to shave the bushings in the rear struts. Any additional info is appreciated. Thank you.

usedep3
04-03-2017, 02:04 PM
You're correct. You will need to change out tie rod end and the bottom rear bushing

JLop
04-04-2017, 07:50 AM
Awesome. Thank you for the confirmation.