Cruze rear suspension on a Cobalt
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Cruze rear suspension on a Cobalt
Didn't see it on the threads, so I figured I'd ask the question. Do you think the rear independent suspension will fit on a 05-10 cobalt? I'd love to try it.
I saw one at a car show in Rochester the other day and scoped it out. I like the grill and inside is nice, but what I really want to do is take my 05 and upgrade the rear axle/suspension. It makes sense if GM would use existing parts for the Cruze and all the new innovations would just be bolt-ons to an existing GM part. Or maybe that's just me dreaming I don't know. Bottom line is I like my '05 and all the things I've done to it and plan to do, and I was hoping this particular upgrade was possible, within a certain amount of reason.
I saw one at a car show in Rochester the other day and scoped it out. I like the grill and inside is nice, but what I really want to do is take my 05 and upgrade the rear axle/suspension. It makes sense if GM would use existing parts for the Cruze and all the new innovations would just be bolt-ons to an existing GM part. Or maybe that's just me dreaming I don't know. Bottom line is I like my '05 and all the things I've done to it and plan to do, and I was hoping this particular upgrade was possible, within a certain amount of reason.
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The Delta platforms are nearly identical in hard points and the Cruze still has a "semi-independent" rear suspension. That means the twist beam axle is still there but they added a Watts linkage for better tuning and lateral control abilities. Apparently the new Eco trim level is supposed to ship without the Watts linkage just like the platform mate Volt. I was kind-of looking at this on the Cruze the other day and without side-to-side comparison looks like it would be possible but might need attachment bracket/reinforcing material welded in. The question then becomes if it is worthwhile.
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