Sw1 to SW2 Suspension Swap

TheJode · 07-08-2009, 01:06 PM

I have a 1996 SW1 which I put new struts on with lowering springs. I now have acquired a 1997 SW2. Does anyone know if I can swap those without any issues? I have checked some sites and have noticed that the struts for a SW1 is a different part number than for the SW2 so I am a bit nervous to do the swap. I am not really sure what the difference could be.

PurdueGuy · 07-08-2009, 01:08 PM

You can swap it, shouldn't be any issues aside from the normal stubborn bolt here or there.

TheJode · 07-22-2009, 02:19 PM

Thanks for the reply. I have finally gotten around to getting the suspension swapped. The swap seemed to go fine. There are some rattly and clunky sounds coming from the rears. I checked and I need to replace a rear sway bar link. I have a used one from my parts car, so I'll have to see if that helps fix the noises or not. if it does I will look into getting new greaseable aftermarket ones. I've heard the Spicer(Dana) ones from NAPA are good and if I can't get them I can get the Moogs from another shop. Does anyone have a preference to any rear sway bar links?

07-08-2009, 01:06 PM	#1
TheJode Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10 1997 SW2 1996 SW1	Sw1 to SW2 Suspension Swap I have a 1996 SW1 which I put new struts on with lowering springs. I now have acquired a 1997 SW2. Does anyone know if I can swap those without any issues? I have checked some sites and have noticed that the struts for a SW1 is a different part number than for the SW2 so I am a bit nervous to do the swap. I am not really sure what the difference could be.

07-08-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
PurdueGuy Master Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Blackfoot, ID Posts: 6,483 1999 SC2 1999 SC1	Re: Sw1 to SW2 Suspension Swap You can swap it, shouldn't be any issues aside from the normal stubborn bolt here or there. ... SaturnSeries.net owner

07-22-2009, 02:19 PM	#3
TheJode Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10 1997 SW2 1996 SW1	Re: Sw1 to SW2 Suspension Swap Thanks for the reply. I have finally gotten around to getting the suspension swapped. The swap seemed to go fine. There are some rattly and clunky sounds coming from the rears. I checked and I need to replace a rear sway bar link. I have a used one from my parts car, so I'll have to see if that helps fix the noises or not. if it does I will look into getting new greaseable aftermarket ones. I've heard the Spicer(Dana) ones from NAPA are good and if I can't get them I can get the Moogs from another shop. Does anyone have a preference to any rear sway bar links?

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