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Hi!

I got s14 5 studs, got s14 lower arms. Do I really need to install them ?

Cause u can take the s14/r33 balljoints and just press them inside the a31 lower arms and it will work just fine.

What are the benefits of having s14 lower arm ? More camber ?Wider track ?

If i got coilovers can't I just adjust the top mount plate and get the same camber ?

I don't plan to use any wide bodykit and the wheels I will use are 8jj +35 up front.

I really need some good advice!

Thanks!

All you need is the ball joints, just remove the clip and carefully bash them out (They need great force, however be careful not to damage the thread); they are a direct replacement for the S13/A31/C33 items. The S14 LCA will make for some serious negative camber, unless you like change front tyres several times a year I wouldn't suggest using them.

So here is the deal.

Pic comparison between r33 and s14 lower arms.

Pls tell me what are the benefits of s14 lower arms. I can't see any.

Its only 10mm longer than stock a31. So whats the deal? I can dial in more camber with my camber plates.

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Only benefits are what people have already said. extra track, and more camber. Thats if you think there benefits. and if u have camber tops then u can get more camber that way. Also with the extra track i have found the car follows the road more which is annoying ...even after a wheel alignment. Plus if you already ahve wide wheels that meet ur gaurds then they will stick out a 10mm more than before. I think i will be selling mine and doing the r33 ball joint in my stock a31 arms aswell.

  • 2 weeks later...

the s 14 lower arms are 14mm longer and give you more camber which i have found makes less understeer. i have had them on my cefiro for about 9 months and tyre wear is very even, surprised me as well. i figure this is be cause when your wheels are turned there outer wheel is closer to 90 degrees to the road than with the standard camber. if that makes sense.

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