Opinions on these aftermarket Upper Control Arms...
04-08-09, 12:46 PM
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these have actually been out for a long time. been out for awhile but still haven't seen anyone put them on.
i know the TC sportline guys personally so maybe ill try it.
i know the TC sportline guys personally so maybe ill try it.
04-08-09, 05:16 PM
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Thats surprising, I had them on my Civic, spec'd and welded up using good quality parts, that's the point of reference I'm using. Felt very positive, but they were noisy, rode rough and the bearing had worn away a good chunk of the race. I ended up putting my stock arms back with ES bushings (still rode like crap, but better.)
04-09-09, 02:02 AM
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jus got them today decide to install them on my ride instead of wifes car will keep you guys updated with pics and ride review btw the flea descriptions states as following
teflon (self lubricating) pillowball joints
Strong and light weight construction
Allow more adjustability then the stock units
Improve suspension response and feedback
i think the word teflon pillowball joints impulsed me to waste $283.72 shipped to nor cal to trial these boys to see if they are worth the buy i feel sad thou because i paid around $22o for the 1st no name kit and now $283 for the TC's ,total i could have just bought some jic's and be done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
teflon (self lubricating) pillowball joints
Strong and light weight construction
Allow more adjustability then the stock units
Improve suspension response and feedback
i think the word teflon pillowball joints impulsed me to waste $283.72 shipped to nor cal to trial these boys to see if they are worth the buy i feel sad thou because i paid around $22o for the 1st no name kit and now $283 for the TC's ,total i could have just bought some jic's and be done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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04-09-09, 08:57 PM
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sorry to thread jack but you asked for a review and here we go
just got them today in the mail, seller ship's pretty fast
looks decent, welds dont look top notch but they will hold included were these hose clamps with welded loops to hold the speed wire thats clamped on the stock UCA
im too lazy to install them this weekend so gonna do it next saturday cuz last time i did this it took 6hrs to break a couple sezied bolts to get them bad boys off
just got them today in the mail, seller ship's pretty fast
looks decent, welds dont look top notch but they will hold included were these hose clamps with welded loops to hold the speed wire thats clamped on the stock UCA
im too lazy to install them this weekend so gonna do it next saturday cuz last time i did this it took 6hrs to break a couple sezied bolts to get them bad boys off
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04-09-09, 10:04 PM
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cant wait for on ride feedback!
its either this, or prothane bushings on OEM control arms.
on this pic what was used for the control arm bushings? poly urethane?
and did you buy a whole set or only fronts?
its either this, or prothane bushings on OEM control arms.
on this pic what was used for the control arm bushings? poly urethane?
and did you buy a whole set or only fronts?
Last edited by rwdanthony; 04-09-09 at 10:10 PM.
04-09-09, 10:38 PM
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dorikaze i jus got the fronts there is no bushing on this deal its one of those metal no give stiff as hell instant feedback self lubing deals the black u see in the picture is a retaining washer
Last edited by LAVIsH; 04-09-09 at 10:43 PM.
04-10-09, 06:09 PM
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Front Upper - 640
Front Lower - 998
Rear Upper - 665
Rear Lower #1 - 665
Rear Lower #2 Toe Adjuster - 420
Rear Traction Rods - 270
and here's how the replacement "bushings/joints" look like
