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Old 02-14-2007, 02:25 PM
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can anyone tell me if the tie rods, control arms, sway bars, and crossmembers of a 1989 240 are the same as a 1992? i recently busted all these parts hitting a curb and the only model at the salvage yard is a 92. any help is much appriciated.
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Old 02-14-2007, 02:38 PM
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sway bars are the same but the tie rods and control arms are different but i dk about the crossmember
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Old 02-14-2007, 03:09 PM
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i think there all the same thing.
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Old 02-14-2007, 03:42 PM
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thanks for the replys, i just found something about a limited edition se fastback with stiffer suspension for 92, maybe its the 4 wheel steering?
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Old 02-14-2007, 03:50 PM
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the SE ones had thicker sway bars.
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Old 02-14-2007, 04:06 PM
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i checked on a replacement parts site it said they were different but i dk
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Old 02-14-2007, 05:43 PM
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89-93 suspension parts are all the same unless its a hicas model. Since 94 was convertible i think the rear shock was a tad different.

If you are not sure please dont spit useless information.
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Old 02-14-2007, 07:04 PM
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Originally posted by Levi SPL S14
89-93 suspension parts are all the same unless its a hicas model. Since 94 was convertible i think the rear shock was a tad different.

If you are not sure please dont spit useless information.
the SE ones are thicker arent they? or is that the hicus ones?
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Old 02-14-2007, 08:11 PM
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hicas has thicker rear
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Old 02-14-2007, 08:20 PM
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ahh ok
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Old 02-15-2007, 10:50 PM
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yeah it was hicas stupid car got all the good **** well except the hicas part.
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Old 02-20-2007, 10:02 AM
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thanks everyone, giong to the salvage yard today. ill post again with the results
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All S13 models (89-94) except hicas have interchangable parts.

All S14 models (95 - 98) are built the same. Only difference I see in S14 chassis are weight. SE being the heaviest and the LE being the lightest. But I rather get SE anyways to save time from doing 5 lug conversion and to have a stiffer chassis.

Everything on that car in the salvage yard should swap in to your car like cake.
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Old 03-03-2007, 11:45 AM
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control arm, radius arm, and sway bar all fit great. had to buy a tie rod though. no matter how many times i do suspension work i can never remember this so i thought i would share;

ALWAYS put the nut back on the control arm before pounding.

i mashed the threads and had to get a tap and die set, but then returned it, thanks harbor frieght . thanks for the feedback everyone.

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