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Nov 16, 2003 | 10:25 PM

llW0PllNefRex

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what kinda role does this arm plays?

well...i have this question...on my 98 civic hatchback...this arm is broken....and i was wondering...what role does it plays....i dont know the name of it also...some people say wishbone ...and some says front lower control arm...please help..thanks in advance

Nov 16, 2003 | 10:27 PM

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Re: what kinda role does this arm plays? (92SIvic)

yeah its a control arm. Skunk2 sells replacements that also adjust ur camber

Nov 16, 2003 | 10:28 PM

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Re: what kinda role does this arm plays? (92SIvic)

upper<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92SIvic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">control arm </TD></TR></TABLE>

Nov 16, 2003 | 10:32 PM

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Re: what kinda role does this arm plays? (mycivicstoo(s)low)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92SIvic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">control arm </TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mycivicstoo(s)low »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">upper</TD></TR></TABLE>

Front.

Nov 16, 2003 | 10:38 PM

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looks like a front upper control arm...

how do you break one of those without hittign anything?

Nov 16, 2003 | 11:12 PM

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yea thats what i was wondering ? do you have hydro's or something.

Nov 16, 2003 | 11:12 PM

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Re: (jcarothers)

its an arm that controls parts of the suspension

a.. control.. arm.. if you will

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Nov 17, 2003 | 04:25 AM

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Re: (Tad)

It's a front upper control arm, Thats pretty hard to break. Get the skunk2 camber kit, Works great!

Nov 17, 2003 | 04:53 AM

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Re: (CRXDRAG)

how the hell did you break that??!!??

Nov 17, 2003 | 04:58 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JICEK9 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how the hell did you break that??!!??

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thats what im wondering

Nov 17, 2003 | 06:35 AM

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Re: (intenseEK)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Quote, originally posted by 92SIvic »
control arm

Quote, originally posted by mycivicstoo(s)low »
upper

Front. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Left.

wait, it might be right...

Nov 17, 2003 | 06:40 AM

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Re: (976)

Honda's infamous Wishbone

Nov 17, 2003 | 06:59 AM

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Re: (AlphaQup)

It holds the suspension in a position that allows your steering rack to safely torsion your hubs (i.e. steer). Without that arm intact, you run the risk of sheering it and losing other parts of your suspension as a result.

From what I understand, replacements from aftermarket companies are super expensive, so I'd hit up a junkyard or Certifit and see what's lying around.

Nov 17, 2003 | 07:01 AM

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Re: (Archidictus)

broke one of it cuz i got hit...hehe i'll show you the picture when i get home...im at work rite now...

Nov 17, 2003 | 07:34 AM

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Re: (976)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 976 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Left.

wait, it might be right...
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its the left, you can see the L in the picture

i agree, get the skunk 2 camber kit off ebay

Nov 17, 2003 | 07:43 AM

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Re: (FifthGearOnline)

It's the front upper control arm that dictates camber. It can be either the left or right since both sides are identical. The "L" stamped on it makes no difference because the other side has an "L" stamped on it too.

Nov 17, 2003 | 10:42 AM

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Re: (AznRexBoi00)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AznRexBoi00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">broke one of it cuz i got hit...hehe i'll show you the picture when i get home...im at work rite now...</TD></TR></TABLE>

ooooohhh! that explains a lot!

Nov 18, 2003 | 05:26 AM

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Re: (Kalokohan)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kalokohan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The "L" stamped on it makes no difference because the other side has an "L" stamped on it too.</TD></TR></TABLE>

uhh mine have an L and an R stamped on them

Nov 18, 2003 | 06:14 AM

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Re: (FifthGearOnline)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FifthGearOnline »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">uhh mine have an L and an R stamped on them</TD></TR></TABLE>
Maybe mine is messed up then. I'll have to look at my stock arms again but I know my Skunk2 Camber Arms have an "L" stamped on both sides. When I compared the stock arms, they are identical....hmmmmm

Nov 18, 2003 | 07:40 AM

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Re: (Archidictus)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">From what I understand, replacements from aftermarket companies are super expensive</TD></TR></TABLE>

For a front upper control arm/front camber kit? What kind of budget are you on?