Eibach control arms rear new release

[bluehatch17]

This was newly released. I have already ordered it and will hopefully get it in a week or two.

I have owned a 8th, 9th gen civic also. And the 10th is my favorite by far. I am glad there is a ton of aftermarket support and a lot of parts available.

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[Mrbadwrench]

They look nice. What will they do over stock?

 

[WhiskeyTango]

I'm not seeing any provisions for the sway bar end links...

 

[bluehatch17]

This is not the control arm that is needed for alignment if installing lowering springs. Circled in red. This is another part of the rear suspension in green. Shown in their installation instructions.

 

[Mrbadwrench]

This is not the control arm that is needed for alignment if installing lowering springs. Circled in red. This is another part of the rear suspension in green. Shown in their installation instructions.

So what does it do that the stock one doesn't?

 

[Mrbadwrench]

I'm not seeing any provisions for the sway bar end links...

It replaces this

 

[bluehatch17]

I am not an engineer or a suspension guru. I won’t comment on it until after I have installed it and used it. But the logic behind replacing this is for a heavier duty unit with better quality and strength materials. This will translate to better driving dynamics and control feel when driving aggressively.

 

[WhiskeyTango]

So what does it do that the stock one doesn't?

My guess would be the spherical bushings that won't wear out, and less torsional flex.

It replaces this

I see. I thought it was a weird LCA by the description.

 

[Boosted_01_R]

It's a pretty part, but useless unless you have a proper race car... You will notice the noise though, and if they use a poor quality spherical bearing it will wear out very fast. It's the ole, if my car is louder it must be faster lol

 

[m_kluch]

So what does it do that the stock one doesn't?

It's just for bling. I remember all the civics and integras had aftermarket lower control arms in the rear that didn't do anything but look cool 15 years ago.

 

[Mrbadwrench]

It's just for bling. I remember all the civics and integras had aftermarket lower control arms in the rear that didn't do anything but look cool 15 years ago.

That's what I figured but I don't think these will even show.

 

[Hondanickx]

The only thing it does is taking away the flex from the oem arm.Mevotech also makes a stock replacement which has a brace welded on the backside .Less flex means the toe settings are kept better under hard cornering.
https://www.mevotech.com/part/CMS601237

This actually reminded me of the 1998 jdm integra type Rear camber arms ,which had a improved arm that was made out of tube instead of the pressed steel like older integras and civics had.This was also done to keep toe settings better and improve response.

 

[bluehatch17]

Here are my parts.

 

[JT Si]

I am concerned about the longevity of all these aftermarket parts with unprotected/unbooted spherical bearings. As far as I know, it won't last long when dirt/dust/water/salt can get into the spherical bearing.

Racecars replace their sphericals often due to wear, so it doesn't matter to them if they don't last for years.

It's also odd to upgrade it without offering adjustability - the OEM lower control arm's toe adjustability is awful and difficult to dial in "just right".

 

[yaom1ng]

Here are my parts.

did you ever put these on? how did it sound?