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    Will Aspire control arms work on a festiva? I was told I need to get Aspire axels as well. I already have aspire brakes. Just want a second opinion. Thanks!

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  • #2
    The Festiva axles will pop out if you use Aspire control arms.
    Last edited by bravekozak; 10-23-2013, 11:12 AM.

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    • #3
      Damn! Alright thanks appreciate it

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      • #4
        Correct me if I am wrong, anybody, but you should be using Festy axles if you are aspire swapping a Festiva.
        Contact me for information about Festiva Madness!
        Remember, FestYboy is inflatable , and Scitzz means crazy, YO!
        "Like I'm going to suggest we do the job right." ~Fecomatter May 28 2016.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by scitzz View Post
          Correct me if I am wrong, anybody, but you should be using Festy axles if you are aspire swapping a Festiva.
          Correct.

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          • #6
            Why exactly? Ill be using aspire axles, steering rack and sway bar.

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            Last edited by defprun; 10-23-2013, 03:17 PM.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by defprun View Post
              Why exactly? Ill be using aspire axles, steering rack and sway bar.

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              If you're using all the other parts, then you should be fine. You will end up with a slightly wider track

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              '81 Mustang. Inline 6, Automatic.
              '95 Eagle Summit Wagon. 4G64 Powered.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by defprun View Post
                Why exactly? Ill be using aspire axles, steering rack and sway bar.

                Sent from the trash can.
                We looked up the diff at Madness 6. I THINK the Aspire ones are about 3/4 of an inch longer. The amount isn't much, whatever it was. They will work, there was a smidge of trouble getting them in, but nothing too big a deal. I would be interested in getting some measurements with stock Festiva axles for camber and toe, then swap in Aspire axles and see if anything changes.
                Contact me for information about Festiva Madness!
                Remember, FestYboy is inflatable , and Scitzz means crazy, YO!
                "Like I'm going to suggest we do the job right." ~Fecomatter May 28 2016.

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                • #9
                  "festiva and aspire axles have an inboard spline count of 22 with an outboard spline count of 24. Lengths, for the festiva, are 23 7/8" and 34 5/8" left and right, respectively. Lengths, for the aspire, are 24 1/8" and 34 13/16" left and right, respectively."
                  From: http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...dated-1-19-10) post#8

                  If you use aspire LCA's you should use aspire axles - this will net you more camber. Festiva LCAs -> festiva axles. I don't think swapping the steering rack will get you anything - but I'm not sure, as I've never tried it.
                  ~Nate

                  the keeper of a wonderful lil car, Skeeter.

                  Current cars:
                  91L "Skeeter" 170k, Aspire brakes, G15, BP, Advancedynamics coil overs, etc. My first love.
                  1990 Kawasaki Ninja 250 - my gas saver, 60+mpg - 40k
                  2004 MotoGuzzi Breva - my "longer range" bike - 17k

                  FOTY 2008 winner!

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                  • #10
                    ^ the aspire steering rack itself is the same width and bolts in the same, only difference is the gear/rod inside the aspire rack is a bit thicker. Numbers are somewhere, I think mental marks bushing thread if you want to know the specifics. The inner tie rid ends is where the difference is, aspire tie rods are longer.
                    2008 Kia Rio- new beater
                    1987 F-150- revived and CLEAN!!!
                    1987 Suzuki Dual Sport- fun beater bike
                    1993 Festiva- Fiona, DD
                    1997 Aspire- Peaspire, Refurb'd, sold
                    1997 Aspire- Babyspire, DD
                    1994 Aspire - Project Kiazord
                    1994 Aspire- Crustyspire, RIP



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                    • #11
                      When I did the Aspire swap initially I used Aspire control arms. Castor/camber was way off and the Festy driveaxles released from the tranny within 30 feet of driving. Reverting back to Festy LCAs (you do have to use Aspire/Escort/Rio tie rods) immediately corrected all that. No doubt you could use Aspire LCAs and Aspire driveaxles but you'd have to modify/alter the struts in order to straighten up the wheels. Too much like work I figured just to gain about 3/4 inch on the wheelbase.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by zoom zoom View Post
                        ^ the aspire steering rack itself is the same width and bolts in the same, only difference is the gear/rod inside the aspire rack is a bit thicker. Numbers are somewhere, I think mental marks bushing thread if you want to know the specifics. The inner tie rid ends is where the difference is, aspire tie rods are longer.
                        Is the ratio the same? If it had a quicker ratio I'd like that, if its the same or slower (which I have a feeling it is) then I don't see the point - unless you need the longer arms in order to have enough adjustment.

                        With one of our cars we have enough negative camber that in order to get the toe right there are only 1-2 threads left on the inner rod ends (i.e. getting "shorter). If we have to adjust any further than that we'll have to shorten the threaded portion of the outer rod end and use a thinner locking nut. Or we could run a little less camber!
                        ~Nate

                        the keeper of a wonderful lil car, Skeeter.

                        Current cars:
                        91L "Skeeter" 170k, Aspire brakes, G15, BP, Advancedynamics coil overs, etc. My first love.
                        1990 Kawasaki Ninja 250 - my gas saver, 60+mpg - 40k
                        2004 MotoGuzzi Breva - my "longer range" bike - 17k

                        FOTY 2008 winner!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by skeeters_keeper View Post
                          Is the ratio the same? If it had a quicker ratio I'd like that, if its the same or slower (which I have a feeling it is) then I don't see the point - unless you need the longer arms in order to have enough adjustment.
                          Shoot, we are only what, 3 1/2 turns lock to lock(?) already!
                          Contact me for information about Festiva Madness!
                          Remember, FestYboy is inflatable , and Scitzz means crazy, YO!
                          "Like I'm going to suggest we do the job right." ~Fecomatter May 28 2016.

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