Several of you guys experesed enterest in a spherical bearing kit for the front Lower Control Arms for your Integras. I got a batch of them in from my machinest and they are ready to send out. You can get them from my web site via the link below:

http://www.mckinneyraceworks.c...id=51

Price = $105 + $10 flat shipping rate to USA.
It is a direct replacement of the OEM bushings, press fit into the control arms.


If for some reason you don't want to go through the web site, send me a PM.

Pictures:

 

do these fit any other cars? like crx's

 

Do you know if these will fit the rear control arm (92-95 Civic), either inboard, outboard or both?

 

are you gonna have these in a month

 

how's the durability? how many miles are these expected to last?

 

Are you concerned that with the bearing being not as wide as the LCA itself, that there may be too much load on the bearing with not enough area to spread the load?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Are you concerned that with the bearing being not as wide as the LCA itself, that there may be too much load on the bearing with not enough area to spread the load?
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The bearings are heavy duty and can withstand much more force than a car with even race tires can produce. These bearings are rated to withstand more than 25,000 lbs of force.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how's the durability? how many miles are these expected to last?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have used them on my prelude for 1.5 years with about 20 track days and the bearings are still good and tight. If or when the bearings start to wear out and get loose they can be replaced by hand with new bearings for about $30 (for 2).

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They are in stock now, and I should still have them in a month.

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I have kits for the prelude, integra, and accord. I will have to check it they will fit other cars, but I would guess they do not. I'm working on a kit for the EK civics but they are not ready yet.

 

is that a metal bushing for the lower shock mount?

 

no, it's for the LCA were it connects to the chassis of the car.

 

awsome product.

 

Any reason not to build a LCA shock mount setup? I have been told this is the most improvement in the handling as far as the mounts go.

 

i've heard otherwise, that the shock mount bushing in the front lca produces the least improvement when replaced by a poly or any aftermarket bushing.

 

another question, do these make any noise or produce more impact harshness compared to stock bushings? also $105 is for a pair right?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by an2ny888 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">another question, do these make any noise or produce more impact harshness compared to stock bushings?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Is that a serious question?

OEM bushings (on any car) are made from varying hardnesses of rubber to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. Solid steel spherical bushings are about as bad as it gets, NVH-wise. They are for racing use, where you shouldn't care...

 

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Wow.

 

I just hit the site, ordered and paid.

Thanks Walter!

 

yes it's for a pair of 2. 1 for each side. Yes they will transmit more road noise into the chassis. These kits are for competition use were every fraction of a second matters and things like noise and ride harshness take a back seat.

 

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But in the second pic, the hole for the shock looks to have a metal piece pressed in.

 

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But in the second pic, the hole for the shock looks to have a metal piece pressed in. </TD></TR></TABLE>

that is not were the shock mounts. that is were the rear portion of the LCA mounts to this part