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95+ Lumina/Monte Carlo; same rear suspension?


Kupop
10-10-2007, 07:17 AM
Hello, just curious if the rear suspension is the same from these two cars. Seeing that the Monte Carlo is basically just the 2 door version of the Lumina, I am hoping that the rear suspension is the same. Specifically the rear lateral link arms.

Anyways, I don't need to go into a full story or details but it seems that one of my rear arms are rusted bad enough that it is about to break and the others are not too far behind it.

I only plan to drive this car through this winter and then sell it afterwards so I am not spending close to $100 each for these from the dealer. I plan to go to a local junk yard and get some from a wrecked car that are in better condition.

I just want to know if I can get these from any Lumina of that generation, and if I can also include the Monte Carlo into the mix to broaden my search.

If there is any tricks to removing these please let me know. I think I remember reading that dropping the gas tank a little bit will help access the bolts. I'll just beat the gas tank in with a hammer at the junk yard if the tank is still present.

If anyone would happen to have a set of these for sale please PM me.

TIA!

-Kevin

maxwedge
10-10-2007, 04:14 PM
Same.

john51md
10-11-2007, 06:12 AM
Hello, just curious if the rear suspension is the same from these two cars. Seeing that the Monte Carlo is basically just the 2 door version of the Lumina, I am hoping that the rear suspension is the same. Specifically the rear lateral link arms.

Anyways, I don't need to go into a full story or details but it seems that one of my rear arms are rusted bad enough that it is about to break and the others are not too far behind it.

I only plan to drive this car through this winter and then sell it afterwards so I am not spending close to $100 each for these from the dealer. I plan to go to a local junk yard and get some from a wrecked car that are in better condition.

I just want to know if I can get these from any Lumina of that generation, and if I can also include the Monte Carlo into the mix to broaden my search.

If there is any tricks to removing these please let me know. I think I remember reading that dropping the gas tank a little bit will help access the bolts. I'll just beat the gas tank in with a hammer at the junk yard if the tank is still present.

If anyone would happen to have a set of these for sale please PM me.

TIA!

-Kevin

Also Grand Prix's of same years had the same suspension as a lumina.

Kupop
10-11-2007, 10:16 AM
Thanks for the info. I'm sure to find some that are better than mine now.

Now I'm just trying to find someone with a cordless sawzall to take with me. :) :)

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