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j body suspension swap for cobalt
Sunday, November 30, 2008 4:52 PM
does anyone know if the cobalt suspension will bolt up to the jbody platform

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Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Sunday, November 30, 2008 4:54 PM
Yes, even though they aren't the same platform its a direct swap, all GM's are the same/interchangable



Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 3:14 AM
just like an integra suspension fits on any honda because they are all made by honda



Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 3:58 AM
not totally true. the 2dr cobalts rear suspension wont be able to swap to a j-body



Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 6:06 AM
the rear suspension on the cobalt are different they dont have a sturt asm in the back, and i'm not to sure about the frt tho.



Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 6:38 AM
Darkstars wrote:Yes, even though they aren't the same platform its a direct swap, all GM's are the same/interchangable








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Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 8:16 AM
gad damn it



The cars have nothing in common... they are a completely different cars with completely different parts, you can't swap the wheels, the brakes, the suspension, etc. I don't know why so many morons think everything will be interchangeable because they are both Chevy's but nothing is.

There are lots of very good parts made for the car you have.



Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 9:36 AM
Darkstars wrote:I don't know why so many morons think everything will be interchangeable because they are both Chevy's but nothing is.

I think it's more a matter of the following:
- It's a similar sized vehicle.
- It's the Cavalier's replacement, thus the strong association
- Most people don't understand what "platform" means, or else assume the Cobalt is a J too.
- Most people assume GM would try their best to keep their parts catalog lean.

So I think it's an honest question. It just so happens that the honest answer is "no".




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Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 9:43 AM
its a "honest question" that gets asked over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over



Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 9:46 AM
Darkstars wrote:its a "honest question" that gets asked over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over

So what you need to ask isn't why morons think the suspension could be interchangeable, but rather why they can't use the "search" button.




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Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 10:55 AM
Does this mean I can't swap the drivetrain from a Corvette into my Cav?



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Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 11:04 AM
only if you have a base LS model



Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 1:10 PM
Hypsy (TRU TurboSport Cav) wrote:Does this mean I can't swap the drivetrain from a Corvette into my Cav?


Yes, but only the ZR1. Any other model just won't work, sorry.




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Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Monday, December 01, 2008 6:40 PM
Sweet! I have a base model and I want the LS3!

YEAH!



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Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 2:42 AM
My question is why F would you even want that antiquted suspension hardware?
Also the difference is like the 2nd Gen J to a 3rd Gen J. Also the Cobalt and Cavalier use the same sunroof and engine.



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Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 7:32 PM
And the same bowtie


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Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:23 PM
Mr.Goodwrench-G.T. wrote:My question is why F would you even want that antiquted suspension hardware?
Also the difference is like the 2nd Gen J to a 3rd Gen J. Also the Cobalt and Cavalier use the same sunroof and engine.


really ? same sunroof? great news for jbody owners who need replacements still ...




Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 3:32 AM
now now now lol not all of us use the same engine.



Re: j body suspension swap for cobalt
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 9:04 AM
theres really no benefit in doing such a thing, essentially they are the same thing



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