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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Default EF/DA Front LCA question/idea.

Back story:
I'm currently running complete ITR front knuckles on my 89 civic.
Everything fit fairly well, however due to the different geometry of the knuckle, I am barely able to get 2" of clearance on my header collector. If I raise it any higher, I get +ive static camber.
It is low enuff that I am tucking a 205/40/16 tire in the front.

The idea/question:
Are Prelude/Accord/Legend front LCAs any longer than the EF/DA LCAs?
If so, will they bolt up to the EF/DA subframe and knuckles?
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Default Re: EF/DA Front LCA question/idea.

Originally Posted by hisnibs
Back story:
I'm currently running complete ITR front knuckles on my 89 civic.
this is your problem.

now fix it by NOT using ITR knuckles.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Default Re: EF/DA Front LCA question/idea.

Originally Posted by Tyson
this is your problem.

now fix it by NOT using ITR knuckles.
That would require new bearings and some machining to maintain the current setup so to speak.
I'd rather find a combo of stock or slightly modded parts that allows myself and others to run stock DC knuckles on a DA/EF chassis with a sane ride height.
Also, if you check out the toyota/nissan scene, you'll notice that lengthened FLCAs are quite common for a variety of reasons.


The mule.
Currently running S2 FUCAs set to maximum -ive camber.
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Default Re: EF/DA Front LCA question/idea.

Originally Posted by hisnibs
That would require new bearings and some machining to maintain the current setup so to speak.
I'd rather find a combo of stock or slightly modded parts that allows myself and others to run stock DC knuckles on a DA/EF chassis with a sane ride height.
Also, if you check out the toyota/nissan scene, you'll notice that lengthened FLCAs are quite common for a variety of reasons.


The mule.
Currently running S2 FUCAs set to maximum -ive camber.
Leave that with those guys in that scene. Listen to tyson.
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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Default Re: EF/DA Front LCA question/idea.

I've also been searching online for lca compatibility for my ED I need/want longer ones. I have positive camber on my front right with adjustable ucas maxed out to offset the positive camber. But I still have a little bit of positive camber. The caster is playing in affect it's way off and needs to be corrected after I do that and lower the car it should all correct itself. Then I'll be looking at my hx wheels wanting better fitment and I thing longer lcas are a good way to avoid using spacers.
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