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oem rear lca of civic type R ek9 more stiff than civic CX or DX?

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Default oem rear lca of civic type R ek9 more stiff than civic CX or DX?

i just wanna no if the oem rear lca on a civic type R ek9 is more stiff than the basic civic model like the cx or dx!!!1 someone answer please
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Dont quote me. But im pretty sure there is no difference, The difference is in the springs and struts and what not.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Bushings is the only difference. CTR's got stiffer bushings.

Other then that they are the same. Bolt on.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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They're the same, no upgrade benefits unless you happen to get some for free and yours happen to be broken.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 03:16 AM
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Default Re: EK9 LCA

Originally Posted by 98civdx
Bushings is the only difference. CTR's got stiffer bushings.

Other then that they are the same. Bolt on.
soh if y put that lca it will be a upgrade for my suspension
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by FredBoy Plourde
soh if y put that lca it will be a upgrade for my suspension
Yeah but you might as well just install poly bushings in the LCAs you already have. Cheaper.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BryanM.
Yeah but you might as well just install poly bushings in the LCAs you already have. Cheaper.
Its because i got a great deal on ek9 lca i just wanna no if its reliable
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Default Re: oem rear lca of civic type R ek9 more stiff than civic CX or DX?

waste of time money and effort
remember there over 10 years old so not going to be an upgrade at all

just go aftermarket or poly bushes
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Even if they were stiffer I highly doubt you would notice any difference at all. Only would benefit you if you had a very thick sway bar and they would aid in flex prevention.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Default Re: oem rear lca of civic type R ek9 more stiff than civic CX or DX?

I agree with above, you would be better off getting new bushings.
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