{"product_id":"pci-honda-front-lower-arm-shock-spherical-2-pc-kit","title":"PCI Honda Front Lower Arm Shock Spherical 2 Pc Kit","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCNC Machined 6061 Aluminum Construction \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproves Shock Dampening \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2-Piece Front Lower Control Arm Shock Mount Bearing Kit \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompatible with 88-91 CRX, 88-00 Civic, and 89-01 Integra \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#Description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#VehicleFitment\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#TechnicalData\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Included\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Brand\"\u003eAbout Pro Car Innovations (PCI) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Warranty\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e   \u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"Description\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePCI Spherical Front Lower Control Arm Bearings - EF\/EG\/EK Civic, CRX, DA\/DC Integra\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRunning coilovers on your EF, EG, EK, or Integra and your lower shock mount is wallowing out the rubber bushing? PCI makes spherical bearings that replace the rubber bushings in your front lower control arm where the shock bolts to it. The spherical bearings don't compress or deflect like rubber bushings do. That keeps your shock geometry consistent when you're cornering hard or hitting bumps. Your shock can move freely through its travel without binding, which means your damping actually works the way it's supposed to. If you're running stiff springs (over 10k lb\/in) or you're tracking your car, spherical bearings are basically mandatory. Rubber bushings can't handle the forces and they tear or wallow out fast.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eHere's Why Rubber Bushings Fail with Coilovers\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eYour factory lower control arm has rubber bushings where the shock bolts to it. Rubber bushings work fine with stock springs and shocks because the forces are low. But when you install coilovers with stiff springs (8k, 10k, 12k+ lb\/in rates), the forces on those bushings go way up. Every time you hit a bump or you're cornering hard, the shock's trying to move and the rubber bushing's compressing and deflecting. That deflection changes your shock geometry and it prevents your shock from moving freely. The rubber also tears from the high forces. I've seen rubber bushings completely destroyed after one track day on stiff coilovers. Spherical bearings eliminate the deflection because they're solid metal with a bearing race inside. The shock can move freely without any binding or flex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWhat Spherical Bearings Actually Do\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSpherical bearings are metal housings with a ball-and-socket bearing race inside. The bearing allows the shock to pivot freely as your suspension moves through its travel. Unlike rubber bushings that compress and deflect under load, spherical bearings maintain precise geometry. That means your shock damping works consistently because the shock's not binding or fighting against a flexing bushing. You'll feel the difference immediately - the suspension feels more controlled and it reacts faster to inputs. Bumps get absorbed better and the car doesn't skip or hop over rough pavement like it does with worn rubber bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eRebuildable - Not Throwaway Parts\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePCI's spherical bearings are rebuildable. When the bearing race wears out after a few years of use, you can disassemble the bearing and replace the race instead of buying new bearings. Most cheap spherical bearings are sealed units that you throw away when they wear out. PCI's design saves you money long-term if you're actually using your car hard. The bearings come as a pair (left and right) for the front lower control arm shock mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWho Needs These and Who Doesn't\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you're running coilovers with spring rates over 8k lb\/in or you're doing track days, you need spherical bearings. Rubber bushings won't last and they'll ruin your shock performance. If you're running stock suspension or mild lowering springs with stock-rate springs, you don't need these. Rubber bushings work fine for stock setups. Spherical bearings also add noise - they don't isolate vibration like rubber does, so you'll hear more road noise and clunking over bumps. That's the trade-off for precise geometry and no deflection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePCI spherical front lower control arm bearings (pair - left and right)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eReplaces rubber bushings at front lower control arm shock mounting location\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eRebuildable design (bearing race can be replaced when worn)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSolid metal construction with internal bearing race\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eEliminates bushing deflection and binding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eFits Your Car\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e1988-1991 Honda Civic\/CRX (EF chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e1988-2000 Honda Civic (EF\/EG\/EK chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e1989-2001 Acura Integra (DA\/DC chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAll coilover setups with stiff spring rates (8k+ lb\/in)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eTrack-prepped cars with aggressive suspension\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eStreet cars running high-spring-rate coilovers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These bearings replace the rubber bushings at the lower shock mount on your front lower control arms. This is NOT the lower control arm bushing that connects the control arm to the chassis - this is specifically where the shock bolts to the control arm. You need a press or a ball joint press tool to remove the old rubber bushings and install the spherical bearings. Don't try to hammer them in - you'll damage the bearings. When you install spherical bearings, you lose some NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) isolation. You'll hear more road noise and clunking over bumps because metal bearings don't absorb vibration like rubber does. That's normal. If you want a quiet ride, don't install spherical bearings. These are for performance, not comfort. Check the bearings every 6-12 months and grease them if they have grease fittings. If they're sealed bearings, you can't grease them but you should still check for play or wear. Worn spherical bearings with excessive play will cause clunking and poor handling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e  1989-2001 Acura Integra\u003cdiv\u003e1988-1991 Honda CRX\u003cdiv\u003e1988-2000 Honda Civic\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli id=\"TechnicalData\"\u003e CNC Machined 6061 Aluminum Housings\u003cdiv\u003eCNC Machined Stainless Steel Spacers\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e5\/8″ 4130 Outer Race Spherical Bearings\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eFully Sealed Double O-Rings\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAnodized Housings  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli id=\"Included\"\u003e (2) Outer Sleeves\u003cdiv\u003e(4) Inner Bearing Inserts\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e(4) O-Rings\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli id=\"Brand\"\u003e Pro Car Innovations is an industry leader in racing products such as suspension parts, aerodynamic components, and seat mounts. Founded in 2002, the company initially collaborated with various race teams and aftermarket companies to develop innovative concepts for the racetrack. In 2007, PCI started offering its groundbreaking designs and parts to the public. \u003cdiv\u003ePCI's products are designed and tested in-house in their southern California headquarters, ensuring that each part is a ground-up creation from the PCI team. Their commitment to excellence and passion for engineering has earned them a reputation as trusted leaders in the racing industry.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003ePro Car Innovations prides itself on being a high-quality parts company that exceeds market standards. When you choose PCI, you can trust that you're getting a brand that prioritizes quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli id=\"Warranty\"\u003e PCI offers a lifetime warranty that covers any defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, accidental damage, misuse, or any modifications made to the product. Additionally, the lifetime warranty is non-transferable and only applies to the original purchaser. \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"PCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43203298328785,"sku":"PCI-SB-HFLS-1","price":180.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/1334\/6257\/files\/PCI-SB-HFLS-1-1.jpg?v=1785348154","url":"https:\/\/speedfactorracing.com\/products\/pci-honda-front-lower-arm-shock-spherical-2-pc-kit","provider":"Speed Factor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}