Reconstructing GT Rear after crash - need some help please

[luca1290]

Usually you don't just replace the bushing but you are better off replacing the whole component.
These components are made of aluminium and replacing the bushing without bending it under the press is difficult.
Mechanics usually replace the whole assembly, in my little that's what I usually do.

Did you snap the bolts? If yes, there is a substantial possibility that components are bent, so I'll be on the safe side and replace them. Alumimium is softer than steel and if you made damages there it means you impacted the wheel with a substantial force.
Maybe while you are at it, check the wheel bearing, should have took a big hit too.

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[Locodionho]

You´re right, better replace everything, parts not even expensive.
Gonna check also the wheel bearing on monday, thanks!

Got 2 option for the suspension:

Get everything used but OEM, Mileage just 11k
EBAY

Or get just the Lower Control arm spring mount/peach used LIKE THIS Mileage 19k, and the Rear Lower Control Arm, Rear Upper Control Arm, Rear Lower Forward Control Arm new but aftermarket,

Price-wise it ends at the same.



Also figured out the brake-thing, it´s just the regular brake csliper (non PP) painted in Brembo-Style, as the PP-Caliper semms to have a Bolt right in the middle where the regular doesn´t.

 

[Locodionho]

Or maybe it makes more sense to buy the complete Rear Suspension Assembly used oem?

 

[luca1290]

47K miles is already something. Unless you have substantial financial constrains I wouldn't.
If your car have a comparable number of miles, you may be pulling the trigger and try to save something (and hope parts are worn out to an acceptable degree).

If you are willing to keep the car longer you will have, sooner or later to replace the various control arms because of natural wear of the bushings.
It's up to you, but I will factor these points in.

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