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Old 04-17-2005, 04:51 PM   #1
jlenko
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Ok.. kind of an off the wall project here... but no one has ever accused me of being "normal" so.. staying true to form... some background first...

I have a 99 Cavalier Z24 convertible. Here is a picture of it: http://s93165229.onlinehome.us/image.../frontside.jpg (click )

I bought the rear half of an 03 Cavalier coupe. That's right, rear HALF. I'm turning it into a trailer. I cut the roof off, hacked it back to the B-pillar, and now I'm just in need of an axle to move further.. Here's a pic of it, so far: http://s93165229.onlinehome.us/images/trai...apr6/apr6_4.jpg (click )

Ok.. so.. ever since I saw the American Tuner Sunfire at SEMA 2002... specifically this pic: http://www.gmenthusiast.com/gallery/sema20...ay/P1010024.JPG I knew I had to have the rear IRS swap. It's from a Grand Am.. including the rear discs. Now, I already have rear discs on mine (from a 93 Corvette.. they're HUGE!!) so that's not an issue... but anyway, I digress...

I'll be using the axle from my car on the trailer... but in the meantime.. I can use the trailer as a mock-up for the IRS swap for the Cavalier

So.. here's the deal.. I am using the axle and rear brakes from an 01 Alero.. same as the Grand Am. I figure it will bolt up no problem (I've done LOTS of measuring), the only issue is making a 1 inch spacer to keep the crossmember away from the spare tire sheet metal, and possibly having to shorten the arms to the aluminum knuckles, for clearance on the wheel well. Or just roll the wheel wells, lol!

Here's my current mods... Eibach Pro-kit, Koni Red struts, Addco rear sway bar. This thing handles absolutely amazing... it corners like it's on rails, and surprises the heck out of punk kids on curves.. especially at autocross So.. needless to say.. I need to maintain or even surpass that level of handling...

So... HERE'S MY QUESTIONS!!

1. What kind of sway bar upgrades are available?

2. I'm pretty certain Eibach makes springs for the N-car.. anyone have just the rears laying around they want to part with? Or happen to know where I can get JUST the rear springs?

3. Koni doesn't make struts.. except for the OSV Alero I was told. Anyway, I need rear struts then. Shocks. Call 'em what you want. I suspect the Monroe struts are for OEM replacement as they are on my Cavalier.. KYB any good? The J-car ones are TOTAL CRAP for lowered applications... and I will NOT do anything half-assed to my car. I rode on Eibach Sportlines at one time for over a year on stock blown struts... never repeating that episode again!! So.. what struts can I use? And don't say "Mantapart" because I need them this year..

I think that's it.. sorry about the long read... I tend to blab.. on.. and on... and on....
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