What does a compensator arm adjust?

It supports the rear toe angle. On the Rear Compensator Arm for EF8 cars, a turnbuckle in the arm body lets the alignment shop set toe in fine increments, so you can tailor the rear handling to your preference and to each circuit rather than accepting the factory value.

Is an alignment needed after fitting?

Yes. The manufacturer requires a wheel alignment every time the arm is installed. Since toe is now adjustable, that alignment is also where you set the value you want. Alignment is not included with the part, so book it with the installer at the same time as the fitting work.

Why use a pillow ball instead of a rubber bushing?

The manufacturer converted the bushing end to a pillow ball to eliminate judder and to reduce unnecessary alignment changes when the suspension is loaded. A rubber bushing can deflect under force, while the pillow ball holds its position more precisely, which helps the toe setting you chose stay where you set it.

Which CR-X is the Rear Compensator Arm for EF8 built for?

It is built for the Japanese-market EF8 CR-X SiR with the 1.6L B16A, produced from 1989 to 1991. The manufacturer does not list US-market CR-X models, so fitment on them is unconfirmed. If you own a US car, contact us before ordering so we can check with the supplier.

Should I combine it with other adjustable arms?

The manufacturer notes that using it with its separately sold adjustable front upper arms and rear upper arms allows a more ideal setup, since camber and toe can then both be set. The adjustable rear upper arms for this car are listed separately on our site.

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J’s Racing Rear Compensator Arm for EF8 Honda CR-X

J’s Racing’s Rear Compensator Arm for EF8 CR-X chassis takes the link that holds rear toe and makes it finely adjustable. The Osaka company converts the bushing end to a pillow ball and builds a turnbuckle into the arm body, so toe can be set precisely during an alignment and changed again to suit a different circuit. J’s Racing says the pillow ball also cures judder and cuts unwanted alignment change when the suspension is loaded. It is aimed at B16A CR-X owners who already chase their setup on track; a stock street car will rarely need toe adjustment this fine.

Design and Performance

The compensator arm is the member that supports rear toe angle, so how it locates the hub has a direct effect on handling. With a pillow ball at the bushing location, J’s Racing credits the arm with eliminating judder and reducing alignment drift under suspension input. More freedom in toe setting lets you shape the handling to your preference, and at the circuit it allows more detailed settings matched to each stage for extra speed.

Features

Turnbuckle built into the arm for fine toe adjustment
Pillow ball in place of the factory bushing
Reduces judder and unwanted alignment change under load, per J’s Racing
Wider alignment range for tailoring rear handling
Designed to work alongside J’s Racing adjustable front and rear upper arms

Applications

Honda CR-X SiR: EF8 | 1989-1991 | 1.6L B16A

Notes

J’s Racing designs this arm for the JDM EF8 CR-X powered by the B16A, so it may not fit a US-market CR-X
A wheel alignment must be carried out whenever the arm is fitted, and it is not included
J’s Racing does not state the number of arms supplied; contact us to confirm the quantity before ordering
Pair it with the J’s Racing Rear Upper Arms for the EF8 Honda CR-X for adjustable rear camber
Sourced from Japan through J’s Racing USA, with availability and lead time confirmed by Bulletproof Automotive after you order

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a compensator arm adjust? It supports the rear toe angle. On the Rear Compensator Arm for EF8 cars, a turnbuckle in the arm body lets the alignment shop set toe in fine increments, so you can tailor the rear handling to your preference and to each circuit rather than accepting the factory value.
Is an alignment needed after fitting? Yes. The manufacturer requires a wheel alignment every time the arm is installed. Since toe is now adjustable, that alignment is also where you set the value you want. Alignment is not included with the part, so book it with the installer at the same time as the fitting work.
Why use a pillow ball instead of a rubber bushing? The manufacturer converted the bushing end to a pillow ball to eliminate judder and to reduce unnecessary alignment changes when the suspension is loaded. A rubber bushing can deflect under force, while the pillow ball holds its position more precisely, which helps the toe setting you chose stay where you set it.
Which CR-X is the Rear Compensator Arm for EF8 built for? It is built for the Japanese-market EF8 CR-X SiR with the 1.6L B16A, produced from 1989 to 1991. The manufacturer does not list US-market CR-X models, so fitment on them is unconfirmed. If you own a US car, contact us before ordering so we can check with the supplier.
Should I combine it with other adjustable arms? The manufacturer notes that using it with its separately sold adjustable front upper arms and rear upper arms allows a more ideal setup, since camber and toe can then both be set. The adjustable rear upper arms for this car are listed separately on our site.

About J’s Racing

J’s Racing was established in Osaka in 1989, as VTEC engines and lightweight Civics and Integras were changing what a Honda could do, and it has built parts for Hondas ever since. The company develops engine response, suspension, braking, cooling and aerodynamics together as one system, then proves the parts in time attack, gymkhana, endurance and circuit racing. Its Fit lapped Tsukuba Circuit in 1’00.459, and its naturally aspirated AP1 S2000, the Maou car, became the company’s reference build for the Honda roadster. Every J’s Racing part is designed and tested in Japan, and J’s Racing USA in Carson, California handles distribution in the United States.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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