Strut Tower Bars

By tying in the upper suspension points at the shock towers, the strength and rigidity of the chassis increases while the overall handling performance of the vehicle improves. Skunk2 Racing Strut Tower Bars are made from ultra strong and lightweight AL6061 and offer the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any strut bar on the market. Each bar is highly polished and features anodized aluminum brackets and a Skunk2 nameplate. The performance of the Skunk2 Strut Tower Bar is further enhanced when used in conjunction with other Skunk2 suspension components such as Skunk2 Lower Tie Bars, Lower Control Arms, and Camber Kits.

Lower Arm Bar

Skunk2 Racing Rear Lower Arm Bars are constructed of aircraft quality AL606 and are designed to tie into the rear suspension with easy installation. Skunk2 Racing’s Lower Arm Bar increases chassis rigidity and performance handling characteristics by connecting the suspension points to prevent chassis distortion while under hard cornering and aggressive driving. There is even a more dramatic improvement in rear suspension performance and feel when used in conjunction with Skunk2 Lower Arms, Rear Camber Kits, and Rear Strut Tower Bar. Available in clear or hard anodized finishes and includes all mounting hardware.

Lower Control Arm

Ideal for street and race applications, Skunk2 Rear Lower Control Arms replace your stock arms while retaining factory suspension geometry. The Skunk2 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 arm to rotate freely about the bushing, Skunk2 eliminated the tearing and unseating commonly found with fixed rubber bushings.

LONGER BOLTS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE GREATER STRENGTH:
In order to make the aluminum are stronger than the factory arm, it is necessary to increase the cross sectional thickness of the aluminum arm in the mounting are. But this cannot be properly achieved unless a longer bolt is provided. If the cross sectional thickness was increased using the stock bolt, the thread engagement would be insufficient.

MOUNTING PLATES NEEDED TO PREVENT ALUMINUM DEFORMATION:
This applies to the DC5, EP3, and Element Lower Control Arms. When a steel bolt is tightened directly onto aluminum, there is a tendency for the aluminum to deform over time because of the higher point load applied to the material; in otherwords, the bolt will loosen over time as the material beneath it compresses. To prevent this from happening, Skunk2’s are utilizes a steel clamping plate that distributes the loads over a greater surface area and prevents the bolts from loosening. Again, a longer bolt is needed in order to incorporate the use of steel clamping plates.

UNIQUE SHAPE:
The reason Skunk2 used a design which incorporates a ‘step’ where the mounting plate transitions into the beam is to eliminate stress risers that occur with the arm. Through extensive FEA analysis, we determined that conventional ‘straight and flat’ designs are all plagued by internal stress risers. In other words, if an arm is not designed properly, stresses will concentrate in various areas of the arm. The material will begin to fail (fracture) from these highly stressed areas. The way the Skunk2 arm is shaped and tapered are all a direct result of eliminating stress risers. Any properly designed arm needs to be strong first, and pretty second.

Rear suspension performance and feel is further enhanced when the Skunk2 Rear Lower Control Arm is used in conjunction with Skunk2 Rear Camber Kits, Lower Arm Bars, and Strut Tower Bars. Skunk2 Lower Control Arms are available in JDM Gold, Clear, and Hard Anodized Finishes.

THE SKUNK2 ADVANTAGE
• Features that Set Skunk2 Apart from the Competition
• Three Durable Anodized Finishes (JDM Gold, Gun Metal, and Clear CNC)
• CNC Machined from Forged AL-2024 Aluminum
• I-Beam Design for Maximum Strength and Resistance to Twisting and Bending
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Strength and Performance
• Adjustable Sway Bar Mounting Holes (EF, DA, EG, DC2, and EK Chassis Only)
• Low Deflection Polyurethane Bushings that Act like Bearings
• Over 25% Lighter than Stock
• Special Zinc Plated Steel Mounting Plates, Hardware, and Skunk2 Tool (EP3, DC5, EM, ES and YH3 Chassis Only)

Rear Camber kit

The design of Skunk2 Rear Camber Kits is based on camber kits that we have been using in our race cars for many years. Skunk2 Rear Camber Kits are a must if you want to fine tune your rear suspension. With the ability to adjust positive and negative camber, you can reduce tire wear and significantly improve your vehicle’s handling. Made from forged alloy steel and aircraft quality AL7075 aluminum, Skunk2 Rear Camber Kits feature low deflection polyurethane bushings. The bushings act as a bearing allowing your camber kit to pivot smoothly without the harsh side effects of using actual spherical bearings. Unlike the steel and rubber bushings that are found on low quality rear camber kits, these will not tear or break free. The Skunk2 Rear Camber Kit is the perfect choice for street and race applications, and works even better when used in conjunction with Skunk2 Rear Lower Arms, Arm Bars, Strut Bars, and Front Camber Kits.

Features
• High-strength Forged Ends
• Machined AL7075
• Hard Anodized Finish
• Polyurethane Bushings

Tuner Series

For the budget minded enthusiast we offer the Tuner Series; which is the same classic design that we have been offering to enthusiasts for over a decade. Each arm includes our standard one-piece forged ball joint, and uses standard rubber bushings. The Tuner series also includes our patent pending “square” washer plate for improved clamping performance and durability. Not only does the Tuner Series offer more features and superior quality over “clone” camber kits, it is also competitively priced. If you can have Skunk2, why settle for less?

Features
The Tuner Series features our industry standard one-piece forged ball joint that we pioneered the use of back in 2000.
The new "square" washer plates tie the two bolts together to improve clamping and prevent distortion of the bolt slots.

Pro Series

This is what we recommend as a good entry-level camber kit. The Pro-Series camber kit features the same one-piece forged Pro-Series balljoint used in the Pro-Plus kit, but instead of polyurethane bushings, the Pro uses standard high quality rubber bushings. Though the Pro kit is slightly more expensive than the Tuner series, the benefits and convenience offered by the Pro-Series ball joint provide excellent value.

Features
Pro-Series ball joint allows for quick and easy bottom up camber adjustment. This is especially useful on lowered vehicles with short stroke shock absorbers.
By using the Pro-Series balljoint, the Pro and Pro-Plus camber kits have a lower profile that provides 5mm more clearance between the top of the camber kit and bottom of the strut tower. The Pro-Series ball joint also features cadmium plating for additional corrosion resistance and a trick racing look.

Pro Series Plus

This is our flagship camber kit for enthusiasts that are serious about performance. Each camber kit comes with our one-piece forged patent pending Pro-Series balljoint. The Pro-Series balljoint features a low profile top plate for additional clearance and higher clamping loads for no-slip performance; and can quickly be adjusted from the bottom-up. The Pro-Plus camber kit also includes 3-piece low-deflection polyurethane bushings that dramatically improve handling response, feel, and performance.

Features
Pro-Plus camber kits for vehicles with Macpherson struts come with spherical bearings and aluminum top plates and require coilover suspension.
Skunk2 Pro-Plus front camber kits feature high quality low-deflection polyurethane bushings that eliminate the pre-load found with rubber bushings and act like bearings, allowing the arm to pivot freely; which results in superior handling, improved feel, and enhanced response.