#27160, "RE: Avanger lower control arms?" In response to Reply # 0
I know the control arms are, but I am not sure about the sway bar. I would imagine it would be though, because Avengers and Eclipses are nearly identical mechanically.
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#27162, "RE: Avanger lower control arms?" In response to Reply # 3
Turned out to be a waste of time. The bolts on the donor car just wouldn't cooperate. Thanks for clearing that up though for the next time I come across a set.
#27218, "RE: Avanger lower control arms?" In response to Reply # 4
I came to the same conclusion when I inspected an avenger sitting in a junkyard. I figured that they are mechanically identical from the front seats and center console forward they are the same car its kinda freaky IMO. I actually took a rear hub from that car and installed it in my 96 RS and they are also the same. The suspensions looked to be identical too but I ran into a small problem when I replaced a whole spring and damper assembly thinking it would just bolt up to my car.
I actually ran into a problem. The thing actually bolted up but I didnt realize that the avenger is actually a heavier car and that the spring on the avenger is stronger and taller. I put the whole thing in and didnt notice a slight lean on my car until my passengers side tire (opposite where I put in the avenger spring and damper) was wearing out at a very alarming rate on the outer part side! I was needless to say piiissssed. I kicked my self in the nuts for being that stupid. I took it out and replaced the spring with my original one and put in the avenger damper since thats what I was trying to replace in the first place but was too lazy to actually check that.
#27219, "RE: Avanger lower control arms?" In response to Reply # 5
Originally posted by 96RSCLIPPER I came to the same conclusion when I inspected an avenger sitting in a junkyard. I figured that they are mechanically identical from the front seats and center console forward they are the same car its kinda freaky IMO. I actually took a rear hub from that car and installed it in my 96 RS and they are also the same. The suspensions looked to be identical too but I ran into a small problem when I replaced a whole spring and damper assembly thinking it would just bolt up to my car. I actually ran into a problem. The thing actually bolted up but I didnt realize that the avenger is actually a heavier car and that the spring on the avenger is stronger and taller. I put the whole thing in and didnt notice a slight lean on my car until my passengers side tire (opposite where I put in the avenger spring and damper) was wearing out at a very alarming rate on the outer part side! I was needless to say piiissssed. I kicked my self in the nuts for being that stupid. I took it out and replaced the spring with my original one and put in the avenger damper since thats what I was trying to replace in the first place but was too lazy to actually check that.
same thing with the galant suspensions, springs and shocks are taller.
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#27220, "RE: Avanger lower control arms?" In response to Reply # 6
then would one deduce that a set of Avenger lowering springs would be stiffer than a set of Eclipse lowering springs? If so would this not be a good mod?
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#27237, "RE: Avanger lower control arms?" In response to Reply # 7
maybe, but seeing as how the stock avenger springs are taller, then the avenger lowering springs might end up placing the eclipse at stock height, but maybe a bit stiffer... so, yah, possibly.
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#27250, "RE: Avanger lower control arms?" In response to Reply # 8
maybe sportlines for an Avenger? I guess this would take us into a discussion about different spring rates and how they affect the car, what ride height a given pressure spring will produce on a given weight of car. If anyones done this, speak up.
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