Lower Control Arms
Skunk2 Rear Lower Control Arms replace stock control arms while retaining factory suspension geometry. The Skunk2 Racing Rear Lower Control Arms are forged from aircraft quality AL2024 billet aluminum, precision CNC machined and are over 25% lighter than stock arms. Skunk2 Lower Control Arms feature adjustable sway bar mounting holes so you can fine tune the feel and balance of the rear suspension, and also feature low deflection polyurethane bushing which act as bearings for quicker response and a more positive feel. By allowing the lower control arm to rotate freely about the bushing, Skunk2 Racing eliminated the tearing and unseating commonly found with fixed rubber bushings. Rear suspension performance and feel is further enhanced when the Skunk2 Rear Lower Control Arms are used in conjunction with Skunk2 Racing Rear Camber Kits, Skunk2 Racing Lower Arm Bars, and Skunk2 Racing Strut Tower Bars. Skunk2 Lower Control Arms are available in JDM Gold, Clear, and Hard Anodized Finishes.
Skunk2 Lower Control Arms may look exactly like other products on the market, but don't be fooled. Skunk2 Racing Lower Control Arms have been engineered for maximum strength and performance.
THE SKUNK2 ADVANTAGE
Features that Set Skunk2 Apart from the Competition
• Skunk2 Racing lower control arms are available in three durable anodized finishes (JDM Gold, Gun Metal, and Clear CNC)
• Each Skunk2 Racing lower control arm is CNC Machined from Forged AL-2024 Aluminum
• Skunk2 Racing lower control arms have a I-Beam Design for Maximum Strength and Resistance to Twisting and Bending
• All Skunk2 Racing lower control arms undergo Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Strength and Performance
• Most Skunk2 Racing Lower Control Arms have adjustable Sway Bar Mounting Holes (EF, DA, EG, DC2, and EK Chassis Only)
• Every Skunk2 Racing lower control arm has Low Deflection Polyurethane Bushings that Act like Bearings
• Skunk2 Racing lower control arms are over 25% Lighter than Stock lower control arms
• Special Zinc Plated Steel Mounting Plates, Hardware, and Skunk2 Tool (EP3, DC5, EM, ES and YH3 Chassis Only)
Product Development
CAD/CAE DESIGN: 1. OEM Steel Lower Control Arm. 2. Prototype #2, Very strong, but was further redesigned to reduce weight. 3. Prototype #2: Subtle and slight changes of the design can have a dramatic effect on the strength of the product. These improvements were made possible by the use of Finite Element Anaylysis (FEA) to maximize the strength prior to production. A competing product may look identical, but Skunk2's strength goes beyond looks. 4. The final design. NOTE: All the analysis was done with the same load and restraints.
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RAPID PROTOTYPES: Left Image (left to right):
1. OEM Steel Lower Control Arm;
2. 1st Generation Prototype;
3. Semi-Final Prototype; Right Image:
1. Side by side comparison
PRE-PRODUCTION PROTOTYPES: Prototype Skunk2 Racing Lower Control Arms made from solid billet using our high speed machining center. Production parts use forged billet.
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COMPARISON OF A SKUNK2 RACING LOWER CONTROL ARM COMPARED TO A COMPETITOR'S
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Applications available for Skunk2 Racing Lower Control Arms
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Standard Lower Control Arms |
ALPHA Lower Control Arms |
ULTRA Lower Control Arms |
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Model |
Year |
Black Series |
Hard Anodized |
Clear Anodized |
Gold Anodized |
Black Series |
Clear Anodized |
Gold Anodized |
Black Series |
Clear Anodized |
Gold Anodized |
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Acura |
Integra |
1990-1993 |
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1994-2001 |
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RSX |
2002-2004 |
N/A |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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2005-2006 |
N/A |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Honda |
Civic (All) |
1988-1991 |
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1992-1995 |
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1996-2000 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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2001-2005 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Civic Si |
1999-2000 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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2002-2005 |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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CRX |
1988-1991 |
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Del Sol |
1993-1997 |
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Element |
2002-2007 |
N/A |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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