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Thread: I'm doing a thing (2017 rear axle/suspension/brakes swap into 2014)

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    I'm doing a thing (2017 rear axle/suspension/brakes swap into 2014)

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    Admin update: complete how-to thread with pics now posted here...

    Thread: 2014 Rear Beam swap to improved 2017 Rear Beam (suspension / axle)





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    Bought all of this from a salvage yard that had a 2017 mirage. Paid 482 after tax. Not too bad considering how much they are from the dealer. So I get the upgraded suspension and the upgraded rear drums on my 2014. Will be posting pictures of the process today. First I need to run and get some brake fluid.

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    Too bad you didn't get the front brakes too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eggman View Post
    Too bad you didn't get the front brakes too.
    It's still there but it put me over my parts budget and my fronts are fine for now. Eventually I will but I'm gonna buy the whole front crossmember, knuckles, Etc. Eventually I'll have a complete 2017 in a 2015 shell.

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    Nice. You'll have to show me how you searched for the donor.

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    Are you changing the entire axle assembly on your car or are you just swapping parts? Is the alignment of your current axle OK?

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    Im changing the whole axle out. I have tein coilovers right now but they are too stiff for a daily so ill be puttig them up for sale soon. The car has 160k. The alignment was within spec last I checked which was feb. I think. The drums are bad though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eggman View Post
    Nice. You'll have to show me how you searched for the donor.
    Car-part.com then I called one of the closest places and asked how the car was damaged. Then asked for parts based on that

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    1. Did you ever pack your bearings? and
    2. How were the Enasaves & rims on the wreck?


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