95DSMGSX
10+ Year Contributor
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- Dec 17, 2011
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morristown,
New_Jersey
Hi guys, I'm currently working on my 1996 GSX Eclipse. The car is bone stock with only 48,000 miles and I plan on restoring this thing and keeping it all stock. Before I owned this DSM, it was left outside in a supermarket parking lot for many years by its first owner. I plan on coating the underbody of the car but need to remove rust first.
Questions:
1.Does the rust look so bad it is probably better to replace the control arms, sway bar, trailing arms, etc?
2.I want only Mitsubishi replacement parts, so where do you recommend? STM looks pretty good so far. But the AWD rear passenger toe arm is discontinued. :/
3. Would the sway bar (stabilization bar) from a 1997 GS-t be compatible with a 1996 GSX? I think I heard the GSX is slightly thicker at 18mm, is this true?
4. I don't mind getting after market bushings, but how much of a pain in the ass is it to replace? Any kits or brands you would recommend?
5. I plan to use POR-15 and 3M Rubberized Undercoating after wire-wheeling the rust away and using a degreaser. Do you have any tips for this process or another brands to recommend?
6. Have I tried Google? Yes I have, but I would like the input from an experienced DSMer.
Here are some pictures
Passenger Side
Center Diff
Driver Side
Questions:
1.Does the rust look so bad it is probably better to replace the control arms, sway bar, trailing arms, etc?
2.I want only Mitsubishi replacement parts, so where do you recommend? STM looks pretty good so far. But the AWD rear passenger toe arm is discontinued. :/
3. Would the sway bar (stabilization bar) from a 1997 GS-t be compatible with a 1996 GSX? I think I heard the GSX is slightly thicker at 18mm, is this true?
4. I don't mind getting after market bushings, but how much of a pain in the ass is it to replace? Any kits or brands you would recommend?
5. I plan to use POR-15 and 3M Rubberized Undercoating after wire-wheeling the rust away and using a degreaser. Do you have any tips for this process or another brands to recommend?
6. Have I tried Google? Yes I have, but I would like the input from an experienced DSMer.
Here are some pictures
Passenger Side
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Center Diff
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Driver Side
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