06-30-2008, 06:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Tempe, Arizona-US
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Originally Posted by keownk1
I've had a 24v 164LS for about 12 months, and it's been a pleasure to drive it. The car is from the "salt belt," so I am working on replacement of the rear suspension parts including all four control arms, the cross member and shocks.
The job is relatively straight forward as explained in the service manual, and I have sufficient experience and the tools necessary to R&R the parts.
The trailing arms and bushings look pretty good, so I'm planning to just remove them and and refinish with heavy-duty weather proofing.
There are two plates of approximately triangular shape on each side where the trailing arms bolt to the frame, and herein lies my question. There is a lot of rust on the plates and the floor pan. It should be easy to remove, scale and paint the ones that bolt on, but I'm worried about the frame and the other plates that are attached to it.
I haven't started the dismount yet, so I'm not positive about how these plates are supported on the top side. The parts manual is not very clear, but there must be some members bolted or welded to the frame in order keep things solid.
I think the floor pan is the outter most part and it's pretty badly rusted in this area. The frame seems to have some surface rust, and the support members are in unknown condition.
It's doubtful that replacement parts are available, so some custom metal work is likely. I'd appreciate it if someone can give me clue as to the shape of the support member, maybe by citing the body parts manual page 70018.
Thanks,
Ken
South Florida
'86 Spider
'87 Milano Platinum
'88 Milano Gold
'91 Spider
'95 164LS
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I would assume that it may just be surface rust and a quick bead blast would take care of it.
I have those pieces if you rather save yourself the trouble and just replace with a good used bracket. They bolt in to the chassis frame with 3 bolts.
Anything you may need I may have from the few cars I have on the lot.
But I would suspect the rust not to be too severe on the frame. I have a car from chicago which is in the same condition, the components will have to be changed but the body except for rear fenders are not really too rusted through just some minor surface rust.
I do have a S which has 0 rust and an Az car, Before I send it to the crusher I may be able to cut up pieces you may need. Just a thought. Can also special order body parts if they still have them.
Hope that helps some? Welcome to 164 ownership.
Jason
Last edited by Alfissimo Int.; 06-30-2008 at 06:38 PM.
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