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obscene · 09-21-2018, 10:27 AM

I recently extended my front lower control arms 40mm using the Villains Drift extension pieces. It was pretty straight forward, so hopefully this video helps anyone looking to do the same.

Thanks!

jr_ · 10-04-2018, 12:59 AM

What is your costs in doing all this yourself vs buying something off the shelf?

tuzzio · 10-04-2018, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jr_

What is your costs in doing all this yourself vs buying something off the shelf?

Considering the extensions are $25 and their extended LCAs are $145, if you have all the required equipment, saving $120 is nice.

obscene: curious why you didn't plate the bottoms of them like most people do? Seems like while you're already in there, might as well.

240KA · 10-04-2018, 01:38 PM

probably cuz he read this on the villains page

Q: Do you box the LCA's?
A: No, not anymore. Having extensively tested both methods we found non-boxed arms handle the rigors of drifting absolutely great! In the worst case scenario of a crash, the arm folds up and absorbs the impact saving the coilover, Cross-member, tension rod and tension rod bracket.

tuzzio · 10-05-2018, 08:08 AM

That is good information, none the less. But the same can be said about ANY bracing if thats the argument.

obscene · 10-07-2018, 05:57 PM

Correct, I went with the idea that these would fold up first when I hit something.

Thanks for watching!

obscene · 10-07-2018, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tuzzio

That is good information, none the less. But the same can be said about ANY bracing if thats the argument.

I'm all for bracing when it's the actual chassis or sub-frame. It's the stuff that's bolted to the car that I'm fine with destroying.

09-21-2018, 10:27 AM	#1
obscene Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: PA Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How to: Extend Lower Control Arms I recently extended my front lower control arms 40mm using the Villains Drift extension pieces. It was pretty straight forward, so hopefully this video helps anyone looking to do the same. Thanks! __________________ https://www.youtube.com/bennyobscene

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obscene Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: PA Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Correct, I went with the idea that these would fold up first when I hit something. Thanks for watching! __________________ https://www.youtube.com/bennyobscene

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10-04-2018, 12:59 AM	#2
jr_ Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is your costs in doing all this yourself vs buying something off the shelf?

10-04-2018, 01:38 PM	#4
240KA Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OK Age: 37 Posts: 805 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	probably cuz he read this on the villains page Q: Do you box the LCA's? A: No, not anymore. Having extensively tested both methods we found non-boxed arms handle the rigors of drifting absolutely great! In the worst case scenario of a crash, the arm folds up and absorbs the impact saving the coilover, Cross-member, tension rod and tension rod bracket.

10-05-2018, 08:08 AM	#5
tuzzio Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,254 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	That is good information, none the less. But the same can be said about ANY bracing if thats the argument.