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Hello guys,
I'm thinking about purchasing a car from a buddy of mine for $400. He has a 2002 SL1. He got hit in the passenger rear and said that it will still drive, but the wheel got pushed in on the top and is now crooked/sideways. I'm supposed to get some pictures of it tomorrow which I will post, but I wanted to hear some input on everything that will probably need to be replaced. I don't mind spending a couple weeks 3-4 hours a day, gives me something to do! I thought since it's in the rear, it would be a little more easier to replace the whole suspension back there than it would be in the front (lol). But not 100% on what else might be needed besides tire/rim, control arm, shock/strut, wheel bearing exc. It's a really nice car with only about 130k, so I would hate to see this end up in a scrap yard. Would love to use this as a summer cruzin' car! Thank you ![]() |
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1999 SL2
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Probably just a bent strut. Unless really rusty these cars can take a pretty good whack with no real structural damages
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1999 SC2
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At most $200 for 2 new stabilizer bars, 1 new trailing arm, 1 new strut (although you should replace both sides at the same time). The sway bar components should still be good.
Point is, new parts are pretty cheap, although a new rear wheel bearing is a good $100 straight from Japan. |
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1995 SL1
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Worst case is the rear suspension is bent. The entire suspension just bolts in and is a easy swap if you need to
highmile '95 SL1 624k and counting |
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Fenton Auto Salvage has what you need.
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Competition Clutch 10Lb. Flywheel. 14 stalls to date (and loving it). Oil use is 1 ounce per 100 miles with ~230,000 miles on the engine |
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Update:
I just bought it ![]() Drove it home no problems, it does have a little more damage than I thought though. Didn't have time to take the tire off to take a look, but the inside top part of tire is rubbing against the strut. Car got pushed into another parked car on other side - so bumper, both rear quarter panels, and tail lights will need to be replaced. Will post pictures when I take off the tire and see what the damage is! Hoping everything goes smooth |
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I just scrapped a 2002 SL1 at Fenton Auto Salvage. SaturnININ and I looted
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Competition Clutch 10Lb. Flywheel. 14 stalls to date (and loving it). Oil use is 1 ounce per 100 miles with ~230,000 miles on the engine Last edited by bumpdraft; 03-22-2017 at 09:25 PM. |
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2005 VUE 3.5L
1994 SL2
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Wanted: Dealer items (frames/ key-chains) Miles(k) 2013~15 94 HCE ~180 05 Vue 3.5 87~140 98 SL1 260~426 08 Outlook XE 20~160 95 SC2 ~128 Past 96 SW2, 98 SL2 160k+ 95 SL,98 SW2, 03 Vue-I4 |
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Competition Clutch 10Lb. Flywheel. 14 stalls to date (and loving it). Oil use is 1 ounce per 100 miles with ~230,000 miles on the engine |
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Wanted: Dealer items (frames/ key-chains) Miles(k) 2013~15 94 HCE ~180 05 Vue 3.5 87~140 98 SL1 260~426 08 Outlook XE 20~160 95 SC2 ~128 Past 96 SW2, 98 SL2 160k+ 95 SL,98 SW2, 03 Vue-I4 |
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The frames are identical aside from the added sway bar mounts that don't beef up the frame any. If you want to add the rear sway bar you'll also need the end link mounts on both rear struts along with the bar & bushings with the rear frame. You probably won't notice a difference if you're one of those annoying people that pay strict adherence to the "recommended" corner speed signs
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