So, i installed some new skunk2 rear LCAs onto my 00 gsr whenever i put on my coilovers at the beginning of this past summer. Now the bushings in them where the shock mounts to them are pulled down so there is a ton of play between the collar of the bushing and the bushing itself... so much that one side makes a clunking noise going over large bumps and such. Does anybody have any advice for me besides buying new LCAs ? I was thinking of contacting skunk2 to see what they say about the situation.

p.s. my car isnt even that low in the back.

 

i went back to stock LCA with a bushing replacement. i would'nt bother with contacting skunk 2. i heard they released some different version of their LCA's that dont require clocking ur bushings or something

 

At least, I would try to get it warranted. Then sell them if you plan to go back to stock.

 

god i hate skunk2 products

 

I had the same exact issue with my Blox LCA's. They are even worse than Skunk2.

 

ive heard the function 7 lca doesnt have any bushing problems

 

Function 7 is the only after market lca that I have found that doesn't have any issues with bushings. They are pricey, but at least the bushings dont rip in a month or two like blox.

 

yall all those brands are the same POS, Ive had stock 200k ones and still in good shape

 

i was told by a rep at jhp usa that the skunk2 control arms are almost identical to the f7's. I guess they're not close enough though. Anyone think i should throw energy suspension bushings into the skunk arms?

 

and blox control arms are absolute **** i know, i had those on a previous car

 

.... and our arms come with a lifetime warranty which also covers the bushings. If they do ever wear out or get damaged, we will be glad to replace them.

-A

 

^^^ I like those guys, nice people

 

i wish i would have known this before

 

Skunk2 LCA's are NOTHING like F7's. Had F7's on my car nearly 2 years and no problems at all.