So I have a 96 spec JDM ITR, and we all know how the JDM ITR's have a little bit of a differant setup when it comes to the lower control arms. My question is, would I be able to swap a pair of regular EG type LCAs when I get my new suspension? Thanks for the help.

 

Are you talking about front or rear? If rear then JDM setup = 88 Civic / 97-01 USDM ITR spec. You can run 92-5 Civic/94-01 Integra (excl. R) rear LCAs as longest you use shocks that are fork style for those cars.

 

I never really understood why the ITR's had different rear LCA's.

 

They may have been lighter due to stamped steel vs. cast iron.

 

I read somewhere that it slightly increases negative camber.

 

Standard cast:



ITR stamped steel:

 

^^ Nice post,

Also the EG LCA's do not have the hole for the sway bar.

 

I wonder how that is being they have the same pivot points.

 

I have read this, based on that it is slightly longer and result in "more - camber"

I have also heard read that it may be the upper control arm that was changed on the JDM 98+ arm. It is different than the US ones. It looks more like the aftermarket ones. (I got this off the Best motoring itr legend video with the spoon guy talking)

 

^^^Dang ya learn something new everyday.

 

The rear LCA, although designed differently, keeps the exact same geometry between USDM and JDM, including the 92-95 UDSM Civic.

And yes, the 98 spec JDM ITR has a different rear upper control arm. I always heard that it slightly increases camber (is shorter), but some say that it retains the same geometry. Regardless, it is different.

 

^^^ Good to know.

 

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