Skunk2 Honda/Acura EK Alpha Series Rear Lower Control Arm Set - Gold

Skunk2 Alpha Rear Lower Control Arms are direct replacements for the factory OEM arms, and are ideal for street and race applications. Benchmarking off of our previous LCA design, our goal was to design an arm that was lighter, stronger, and more durable without increased noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH). The inboard bushing features a large tuned durometer elastomeric bushing, that is hard enough for improved handling performance yet compliant enough to minimize unwanted increase in NVH, while the lower shock mount utilizes Delrin bushings for reduced friction and minimal deflection for improved dynamic shock control. For improved bushing life, the latest materials were used, and a high-precision spherical bearing on the trailing arm side was utilized to reduce twist at the inboard bushing. Even though a second spherical bearing for the inboard pick up point is offered as a racing upgrade, we chose to use only one spherical bearing to minimize unwanted increases in NVH for street use. By using this specific combination of bushings, handling performance and control is improved significantly without compromising NVH or comfort.

Additional Information

Ultra Series Control Arm Set; Lower; 40 Percent Lighter Than OEM; Incl. Spherical Wheel Hub Joint/Elastomeric Bushings; Forged 6061-T6 Aluminum; Gold Anodized; Set of 2;

Product Overview

Skunk2 has done it again. While others are busy imitating our LCA’s, Skunk2 engineers have spent years of extensive R & D to revolutionize a product that was once thought to be dialed in. The Ultra Series LCA’s are based off of the same technology the company’s been using in its own race cars for 20 years.

Skunk2’s Rear Lower Control Arms are direct replacements, maintain OEM suspension geometry, and are ideal for street and race applications. The Ultra Series Lower Control Arm offers the hardcore racer and discerning enthusiast, the very best of the best. In a market full of “Me Too” Product, and recycled, annealed lower control arms, we took the Lower Control Arm back to the drawing board. Often not used due to the higher cost, we chose 7075-T6 because of its exceptional strength to weight ratio and fatigue strength. With an ultimate tensile strength of over 78,000 PSI, and fatigue strength of 23,000 psi for 500 million cycles – This is the perfect material for our game changing Ultra LCA’s. The result of our hard work is a 7075-T6 Forged Aluminum LCA, that is 19% lighter and 27% stronger than our previous generation of LCA’s. Accurate suspension geometry is maintained under the most aggressive driving conditions using high load steel spherical bearings on the trailing arm side and tuned durometer elastomeric bushings for the sub frame side of the LCA. Delrin bushings are utilized at the shock mounting position for their low friction and minimal deflection for unparalleled dynamic shock control. Using this select combination of bushings allows the most comfort and control under any driving conditions.
For hardcore race level handling, we have also added the option to replace the sub frame side elastomeric bushing with a high load steel spherical bushing for a no-nonsense track car. The bushing change can be done in minutes with basic tools. Properly designed suspension components must be strong and functional first and aesthetically pleasing second. Skunk2’s Rear Lower Control Arms are both. For maximum suspension performance, Skunk2 Rear Lower Control Arms are best complemented with Skunk2 Rear Camber Kits, Lower Arm Bars, and Strut Tower Bars.
• Forged 7075-T6 billet Aluminum
• CNC machined to a precise fit and finish
• 19% lighter than previous Skunk2 LCA’s
• 44% lighter than OEM arms
• 27% stronger than previous Skunk2 LCA’s
• Spherical Bearing option to maintain accurate suspension geometry under aggressive driving
• Tuned durometer Elastomeric bushings to dampen out harshness
• Delrin shock bushings for low friction w/minimal deflection and dynamic shock control

These additional application notes are supplied by the manufacturer and collated from multiple year ranges. Not all of these notes may apply to every year or every variant. Please contact a StreetFX agent for clarification if required.

• 11% Stronger Than Original S2 LCA Design
• 19% Lighter Than Original S2 LCA Design
• 40% Lighter Than OEM Arms
• CNC Machined From Forged 6061 Aluminum
• Delrin Shock Mount Bushings For Improved Shock Performance
• Outboard Spherical Bearing To Reduce Bushing Twist
• Tuned Polyurethane Inboard Bushing To Dampen NVH

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Reference Information

Lower Control Arm, Alpha Series Rear Aluminum Lower Control Arm Gold 96-00 Honda Civic Ex EK

Skunk2 Racing Alpha control arms are direct replacements for the factory OEM arms, and are ideal for street and race applications. Benchmarking off their previous LCA design, Alphas are lighter, stronger, and more durable without increased noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH). This was accomplished via the use of a specific combination of bushings, the latest materials, and a high-precision spherical bearing. Choose the rear lower control arms designed for your vehicle.

Key features:
• CNC-machined from forged 6061 aluminum
• 40 percent lighter than OEM arms
• 15 percent EG/19 percent EK lighter than original S2 LCA design
• 7 percent EG/11 percent EK stronger than original S2 LCA design
• Outboard spherical bearing to reduce bushing twist
• Tuned polyurethane inboard bushing to dampen NVH
• Delrin® shock mount bushings for improved shock performance