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Type R rear control arms on a EK... help

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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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Default Type R rear control arms on a EK... help

will type r rear control arms work on a ek civic? are the lengths the same? will it have any affect on camber? i want to use type r coilover setup on my ek and need to know if this will work, thanks
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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you can't use ITR rear LCA on a EK civic.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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can u please explain why? thanks
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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the ek has longer lca then the eg and dc2. there is no way you can put the type r lca on the ek. if you do it will pull the suspension inward giving you an insaine mount of positive camber you wont be able to drive the car in a safe manner.
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