Alloy front lower control arms

[EPWRC]

Hello,

Does anybody know if the front alloy lcas from the DC5R are stronger than the stock steel EP3 units? Also, a lot lighter? One more, lol.....anybody know how much the King Motorsport balljoint adapters cost?

Thanks for any help

[27rocks]

Hello,

Does anybody know if the front alloy lcas from the DC5R are stronger than the stock steel EP3 units? Also, a lot lighter? One more, lol.....anybody know how much the King Motorsport balljoint adapters cost?

Thanks for any help

If you are talking about the aluminum ones then i wouldn't necessarily say they are stronger. They are definitely lighter but not enough to where you would feel a difference. What is the reasoning behind your potential purchase of these?

[talonXracer]

They are FAR stronger than the steel units and lighter. Not too mention they also have slightly different measurements.

[EPWRC]

Well, my right arm is bent and needs to be replaced. Figured if these were stronger and lighter and I could get them for a decent price it would be a worthwhile upgrade as I rallycross my car.

Thanks for the input so far guys!

[talonXracer]

There is the real kicker, a decent price! The ITR LCA's are JDM products and thusly command a price that is totally absurd from most places.

[EPWRC]

There is the real kicker, a decent price! The ITR LCA's are JDM products and thusly command a price that is totally absurd from most places.

So what would be a decent price for these? What is absurd, lol?

Just wondering so I don't get my hopes up, lol

[talonXracer]

KMS wants 600$ for the ITR LCA's with the early balljoint insert, I have seen the ITR LCA's go for anywheres from 250$ to 350$ at numerous JDM shops.

[SHG_EasyE]

Ive seen the arms go for $200-$250 alot lately. The King adapters are $75 plus shipping and you have to call King to order them. They may or may not be in stock at any given time.

The arms are 15mm wider per side but take away some caster aswell.

[Hasbro]

They show up pretty regularly at clubrsx in the $250-275 range. That where I found mine. Plus the aforementioned King adapters, which aren't listed. Give them a call

http://forums.clubrsx.com/forumdisplay.php?f=197

[talonXracer]

Ive seen the arms go for $200-$250 alot lately. The King adapters are $75 plus shipping and you have to call King to order them. They may or may not be in stock at any given time.

The arms are 15mm wider per side but take away some caster aswell.

Hmmm, I gained caster with the ITR LCA's. Must be the different setup I have.

[SHG_EasyE]

Hmmm, I gained caster with the ITR LCA's. Must be the different setup I have.

Arm to arm they reduce caster. Must be some other part of your suspension giving you more caster.

[EPWRC]

Wow, thanks for all the help guys.....now will I have any issues as far as alignment goes? I do have front camber bolts. Also, will the fact that they are wider slightly wider cause any problems? Basically I am asking is can I just bolt these on and get it aligned and be done with it? Oh yeah, the Energy Poly bushings will work in these, right?

Thank again everybody, really appreciate it!

[talonXracer]

DO NOT go with the ES poly inserts. They require regreasing at least 1 time each season. They were brilliant at first, but within 6-8 months they were dry and had started to wear significantly. I have since gone to only OEM/Mugen bushings for the suspension.

[EPWRC]

DO NOT go with the ES poly inserts. They require regreasing at least 1 time each season. They were brilliant at first, but within 6-8 months they were dry and had started to wear significantly. I have since gone to only OEM/Mugen bushings for the suspension.

aww crap, I bought them a while ago, lol. Guess I will just use them up and then go with your recommendation talon :)

[talonXracer]

They are a true bitch to R&R, especially the large compliance bushing on the front of the LCA.