Correct Axles for G-series swap

[MikeSantin]

I have a 1991 Ford Festiva that has already been 1.8 BP swapped using the original 5-speed Transmission. I am looking at swapping to the G-Series(specifically Capri XR2) manual transmission. I am looking into buying an entire 1991 XR2 to snag the transmission and possibly axles. What complicates this even more is my Festiva has already been swapped to Aspire hub. I cant seem to find a solid answer on what axles will work being that I have Aspire hubs which I read are a half inch wider?

[w4rkry]

Aspire, Rio, Festiva, and Capri hubs all use the same outer spline count and length, axles don't change with a brake swap.

For a Capri hub, you will use Aspire control arms.
Rio & Aspire hubs use regular Festiva LCAs.

If you are getting a complete XR2, be sure to save the entire drivetrain. The B6T, wiring, and ECU are very desirable.

[MikeSantin]

So I am not certain on the Lower control arms, but given the hubs being from an Aspire, I am guessing the LCA are also Aspire.

Just to verify the winning sauce here:
- 91 Festiva with Aspire hubs
- 1.8 BP engine (1991 protege LX)
- 1991 Capri XR2 G-series 5 speed trans swap
- Both axles and halfshafts from Capri

Finally, verify that I have the aspire LCA and everything should jive with custom Trans mounts?
Spline count checks out, just worried about length before I buy the entire XR2.

[w4rkry]

No, Aspire brakes need to use the Festiva LCA.

You will need an intermediate shaft adapter to use the G series Capri axles with the BP. It's available from TheFestivaStore.com

[MikeSantin]

Awesome! I got the intermediate Shaft adapter for the BP on order.
Okay, I do know the guy I got the Festiva from was running aspire brakes so the LCA are Festivas? If that's the case I should be good to go then.