AAARGH Lower Control Arms, not sure what to do

[af_1132]

Grrr...I'm at a bit of a crossroads.

First of all, please let me know if I am in any way post whoring. I have been posting and replying in this forum a lot in the last five days, and I in no way am trying to get to 30 posts just for the heck of it. It's just that I have a craving for more knowledge about my car and my build and I know you guys possess that knowledge. Big thank yous to all of you for all the help so far!

Originally, I wanted to replace the lower control arms in the front and rear with upgraded aftermarket parts because I wanted more stability (this is a drag car project). But, after searching and researching, I can only find some cheapo lower rear control arm upgrades on Ebay and the Blackworks Racing lower rear control arms, which have a nice polished billet construction.

I thought that was interesting, so I searched on this forum, and can't find much on here, except that tie rods should be replaced OEM.

For a dedicated drag car project, should I go OEM on the lower control arms, or something fancy with Polyurethane bushings?

Thanks for all the help these past few days.

[Jking72]

I want to go form & function rear LCA's just for the bling factor, I think dancan has them you could pm him and ask him what he thinks about them.

Fronts I would use oem.

Bushings if it's track go poly.

[jdmfreak]

Check Rockauto. It's where I got mine at. Just make sure you don't cheap out, get name brand like Moog, Raybestos, Mevotech.

They're not much out there for our CBs as far as control arms go. You could try and get Energy Suspension bushings, although you will need a shop press.

[af_1132]

Wow, Rockauto is awesome! I really like the layout. I'll probably shop there for OEM parts from now on. I think I'm going to go with MOOG OEM front lower CAs to match the MOOG upper CAs that I'm getting.
The blackworks racing rear lower CAs have polyurethane bushings, and are $170. Seems like a high price and durable build, but I'll still PM dancan before I decide. Thanks.

[XCRN]

Usually going with the selections that have hearts next to them is a good way to go. Usually they are Moog, Raybestos, etc, but there is more.

[af_1132]

Oh, good to know. Has anyone ever heard of a company called Doorman? Their lower rear control arms are the only ones with hearts next to them on this site.

[jdmfreak]

Dorman is pretty good. Haven't heard anything bad about them.

Also google "rockauto discount code". There's always a 5% code floating around.

[af_1132]

Good deal. I appreciate that info.

[sonikaccord]

The wagon rear lca are much sturdier than the coupe/sedan

[af_1132]

Is that so? That makes sense in a way, because there is more weight over the rear wheels on the wagons. Well, even more reason for me to go with something stronger than sedan OEM for the lower rears. You're not saying that the wagon LCAs fit as a replacement, are you?

[RyanD]

Is that so? That makes sense in a way, because there is more weight over the rear wheels on the wagons. Well, even more reason for me to go with something stronger than sedan OEM for the lower rears. You're not saying that the wagon LCAs fit as a replacement, are you?

I believe they do but dont quote me

[Granite CB7]

I know Jarrett is always posting about how the CB9 rear lower control + toe arms are spaced 30mm further apart than the CB7. This is due to the rear x-member and knuckle. As far as arm for arm dimensions, not really sure. But be aware there are some differences. They are def. different though b/c CB7 rear lower arms are stamped steel while CB9's are cast iron and beefy.

[Corweena]

FatFourCustoms makes CB rear LCAs. They use high quality, aircraft grade materials for all of their products. Their LCAs also come with new, high quality poly bushings. In my opinion, these are far superior to F&F or BWR LCAs, which were only designed for the bling factor. FFC LCAs have been track tested on many cars.

I have multiple FFC products on my car, and couldn't be happier with them.

http://www.fatfourcustoms.com/newest...3_honda_accord

[af_1132]

FatFourCustoms makes CB rear LCAs. They use high quality, aircraft grade materials for all of their products. Their LCAs also come with new, high quality poly bushings. In my opinion, these are far superior to F&F or BWR LCAs, which were only designed for the bling factor. FFC LCAs have been track tested on many cars.

I have multiple FFC products on my car, and couldn't be happier with them.

I checked them out, and I do like them. Thank you for sharing that site with me. Man, I wish they made a 3 point strut bar for the CB7 similar to the one on the site for the 5th gen Accord.

Black Works Racing is really turning out to be a knock off then! Looks like I am going to stay away.