Alright guys, I've been doing a search on what axles to use for this swap and haven't really come up with anything definite. I know the f23 axles will work, but what about the h22 axles? Been reading and been seeing some mixed reviews about the h22 axles. If I do use the h22 what gen prelude would I need them from?
H22 swap axles?
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FunnyVictor86
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Just use m/t f23 axles. We know they fit without any problems. Why bother with trying h22 axles?
99CcordMTF23
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I did the swap and used the Accord half shaft and axles from the f23 They use two male end Shafts, i see no reason not to use them unless you need new ones, not sure if the H axles are stronger units? The h22 axles have one male end and one female end driveshaft, and you would use the 5th gen prelude axles and half shaft, i'm 99% sure that's 100% correct. I just used what i had... lol
FunnyVictor86
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If it's strength people are worried about I assure you the F series axles with withstand the same amount of beating as H series axles. I mean stock for stock you'll never see a difference. Mine are holding on just fine and I have the most aggressive (stock) h22 ever Honda produced. Also just to throw it out there a stock 4th and 5th gen h22 has roughly the same torque as a f23.
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99CcordMTF23
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^ that's what i was thinking. I'm sure ten lbs more torque won't destroy an F23 axle. lol
99CcordMTF23
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So you have the H22 Im/Shaft and no axles at the moment?
In my personal experience, it won't work. I had an h22 intermediate shaft and axle, and the axle was pulled right out of the intermediate shaft WHILE I WAS DRIVING because the axle was too short. I believe the wheel base of a prelude is slightly smaller than that of our accords. After the first one was yanked out, I bought a brand new one from auto zone and same exact thing happened. I've since moved onto an f23 IM shaft and half shaft and everything has been great. So .. Yeah. Get an H axle at your own risk.
