My right side suspension... annhihilated.
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Woodinville, WA
My right side suspension... annhihilated.
Basically, my entire right side suspension was destroyed by my close encounter with the curb. Took it in and just the PART cost is somewhere around $4500.
2 FR control arms 1600,
1 RR control arm 500,
RF knuckle 590,
RF hub bearing 580,
RR knuckle 690,
RR hub 400.
+ bushings
If I pay someone to do it, total cost is about 5,253.
do those part prices sound right?? I was told the control arms are titanium alloys which is why they cost a small fortune each... is this true?
My insurance company is gonna hate me.
2 FR control arms 1600,
1 RR control arm 500,
RF knuckle 590,
RF hub bearing 580,
RR knuckle 690,
RR hub 400.
+ bushings
If I pay someone to do it, total cost is about 5,253.
do those part prices sound right?? I was told the control arms are titanium alloys which is why they cost a small fortune each... is this true?
My insurance company is gonna hate me.
Race Director
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I assume those are new prices.You can lower the cost a ton with quality used parts from a place like Contemporary Corvette. Don't be suprised if the ins co makes used the only option. They are rough to deal with sometimes.
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
Originally Posted by bluedevil99
Basically, my entire right side suspension was destroyed by my close encounter with the curb. Took it in and just the PART cost is somewhere around $4500.
2 FR control arms 1600,
1 RR control arm 500,
RF knuckle 590,
RF hub bearing 580,
RR knuckle 690,
RR hub 400.
+ bushings
If I pay someone to do it, total cost is about 5,253.
do those part prices sound right?? I was told the control arms are titanium alloys which is why they cost a small fortune each... is this true?
My insurance company is gonna hate me.
2 FR control arms 1600,
1 RR control arm 500,
RF knuckle 590,
RF hub bearing 580,
RR knuckle 690,
RR hub 400.
+ bushings
If I pay someone to do it, total cost is about 5,253.
do those part prices sound right?? I was told the control arms are titanium alloys which is why they cost a small fortune each... is this true?
My insurance company is gonna hate me.
someone is making a huge profit on this deal... and if the ins company doesn't kill you for this, I will be stunned.
Lets see...
2 FR control arms
1 RR control arm
RF knuckle
RF hub bearing
RR knuckle
RR hub
All of these parts can be had from a salvage yard for next to nothing. I doubt the entre collection of parts wouldn't break $500. Seriously.
Bushings... new parts come with the rubber bushings installed. So there is no "+bushings." A FULL poly bushing kit is about $250.00.
The body shop you are using is ignorant... as Cuisinartvette said, these are not titanium parts, just aluminum.
Contact www.vette2vette.com, tell Jason I sent ya... I am sure you will save a bundle. Also, This is a DIY project.
BTW, I would not be surprised if the front spring was damaged, be ready to replace it.
Sorry about the wreck...
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
This guy on ebay just finished parting his out, suspension parts one by one.
Check here for the selling prices to get an idea on street value:
(mojo these auctions have already ended)
http://motors.search-completed.ebay....&fsop=1&fsoo=1
username karstuffs, search for completed listings for "corvette"
$580 for a bearing huh? Try $150.
Check here for the selling prices to get an idea on street value:
(mojo these auctions have already ended)
http://motors.search-completed.ebay....&fsop=1&fsoo=1
username karstuffs, search for completed listings for "corvette"
$580 for a bearing huh? Try $150.
Last edited by CentralCoaster; Aug 28, 2006 at 09:13 PM.
Safety Car
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
THey are aluminum, not titanium.
Run away from these guys. As an example, from Mid America even, you can get the upper and lower control arms with ball joints for $500.
If you can, get a sample of what they are smoking and send some my way.
edited because I can't add....
Last edited by Upstate; Aug 28, 2006 at 09:32 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Edmonton AB
After checking the Forum parts vendors, if you come up empty-handed
for any of the items then try using the Parts Search at Schram Auto
'Advance Search' here for threads about bearings. CentralCoaster
has a great one with p/n's, photos, sources and so on.
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for any of the items then try using the Parts Search at Schram Auto
'Advance Search' here for threads about bearings. CentralCoaster
has a great one with p/n's, photos, sources and so on.
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Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 40,156
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From: San Pedro CA
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
This guy on ebay just finished parting his out, suspension parts one by one.
Check here for the selling prices to get an idea on street value:
(mojo these auctions have already ended)
http://motors.search-completed.ebay....&fsop=1&fsoo=1
username karstuffs, search for completed listings for "corvette"
$580 for a bearing huh? Try $150.
Check here for the selling prices to get an idea on street value:
(mojo these auctions have already ended)
http://motors.search-completed.ebay....&fsop=1&fsoo=1
username karstuffs, search for completed listings for "corvette"
$580 for a bearing huh? Try $150.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-Co...QQcmdZViewItem
That's what it sold for. That shop is so on crack.
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Race Director
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From: Phoenix Arizona
I sell both whole suspension units for less than $2000! Pm me and I can give you a better Idea of what you're going to need. What you have listed doesn't seem right for the damage you described (unless you are specifing new GM). About $600-$750 plus labor would seem more in line. Maybe if you could post some pictures. Of course when the shop hears Insurance companies are involved......
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Drifting
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From: Woodinville, WA
Well, I was going to say something rude when the guy told me they were a titanium alloy, but I didnt have facts on hand so I couldnr.
And to answer some of you, the prices ARE brand new GM yes. The reason I posted is because the prices sounded absolutely insane.
While I could probably do this on my own, I dont have the cash to buy all of the parts myself, which means the insurance company is involved regardless. I have never had to deal with an insurance claim before, Ive never been in an accident or had any tickets even.. but I dont know how they would want to procure the parts or if they would demand used or new.
And to answer some of you, the prices ARE brand new GM yes. The reason I posted is because the prices sounded absolutely insane.
While I could probably do this on my own, I dont have the cash to buy all of the parts myself, which means the insurance company is involved regardless. I have never had to deal with an insurance claim before, Ive never been in an accident or had any tickets even.. but I dont know how they would want to procure the parts or if they would demand used or new.
Race Director
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From: Phoenix Arizona
They probably are going to want to go with used, since it is over ten years old. They may just total the car, I 've seen it happen with less damage. If they do find out what they want for the car if you can buy it back. You probably could sell it on the forum for a few bucks, usually the buy back is 22% of the settlement. To damage some of the parts you listed and not damage the frame, frt and rear tie rods, bat wing, dog bones, cradle and wheels is the question I had. Usually the actual damage from hitting a curb is not as bad as it looks, and most of the repairs are bolt on, but then I haven't seen the car, though I have fixed quite a few of them.
Burning Brakes
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I would try my best not to have the insurance company total the car. Yes, you can buy the car back from them but then you are going to have a car with a salvage title. My .02
Instructor
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From: Western Washington State
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I spun my car a few months ago, hit a curb with the rear wheels hard enough to crack both, with the passenger side wheel being totally destroyed.
I filed no report, paid to have it towed back to my garage, and fixed it all for about $800. I bought the suspension pieces I needed from Vette2Vette, and the bearings from Wheel Bearings Inc.
The suspension pieces were only about $120 (trailing arms and the lower link plus the little bracket/adjuster that bolts to the differential). The wheel bearings were $140 for the pair, delivered. The most expensive part was two new wheels at $360 and one new tire for about $140. The extra went to tools and fasteners, plus I rented a torque wrench to tighten the big bolt on the rear wheel bearings.
I think you could save a bundle, both on the cost of the repair and on future insurance costs, if you were to just handle it yourself. The people here are always really helpful in getting your through any project.
I filed no report, paid to have it towed back to my garage, and fixed it all for about $800. I bought the suspension pieces I needed from Vette2Vette, and the bearings from Wheel Bearings Inc.
The suspension pieces were only about $120 (trailing arms and the lower link plus the little bracket/adjuster that bolts to the differential). The wheel bearings were $140 for the pair, delivered. The most expensive part was two new wheels at $360 and one new tire for about $140. The extra went to tools and fasteners, plus I rented a torque wrench to tighten the big bolt on the rear wheel bearings.
I think you could save a bundle, both on the cost of the repair and on future insurance costs, if you were to just handle it yourself. The people here are always really helpful in getting your through any project.
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Originally Posted by Upstate
Run away from these guys. As an example, from Mid America even, you can get the upper and lower control arms with ball joints for $500.
If you can, get a sample of what they are smoking and send some my way.
edited because I can't add....
Yeah, this shop is reaming you big time, no doubt because it's an insurance job. Any decent garage should be able to bolt these parts on so I'm sure that given this estimate, the insurance company will be glad to work with you.
Team Owner
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From: sw Ohio
Originally Posted by bogus
I am concerned about the frame. GlockLT4 had a similar impact with his 94, and it totaled out the car.
Get the frame checked.
Get the frame checked.
Instructor
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From: Houston Tx
Originally Posted by bluedevil99
Basically, my entire right side suspension was destroyed by my close encounter with the curb. Took it in and just the PART cost is somewhere around $4500.
2 FR control arms 1600,
1 RR control arm 500,
RF knuckle 590,
RF hub bearing 580,
RR knuckle 690,
RR hub 400.
+ bushings
If I pay someone to do it, total cost is about 5,253.
do those part prices sound right?? I was told the control arms are titanium alloys which is why they cost a small fortune each... is this true?
My insurance company is gonna hate me.
2 FR control arms 1600,
1 RR control arm 500,
RF knuckle 590,
RF hub bearing 580,
RR knuckle 690,
RR hub 400.
+ bushings
If I pay someone to do it, total cost is about 5,253.
do those part prices sound right?? I was told the control arms are titanium alloys which is why they cost a small fortune each... is this true?
My insurance company is gonna hate me.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 808
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From: Metairie Louisiana
I have to agree with the other Forum members, Bluedevil99.Sounds to me like those guys are trying to rip you off,and I should know ALL about that,since I got ripped big-time on a transmision before I knew about the Forum.Listen to these guys,their collective experience is priceless.Best of Luck on whatever course you eventually choose!
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Woodinville, WA
Well I actually talked with my insurance today and things may not be so bad. For one thing, I know you guys would all love for me to do it on my own and I dont think thats a bad idea either, but I need it done fast, correctly, and have zero cash to buy parts with right now.
On the BRIGHT side, my ins company told me I could take it to any shop I wanted, get an estimate and get back to them. Then they would contact the shop, ask for pictures and details, then the local desk appraiser would decide if it sounded reasonable.
They told me (most likely) high quality used parts would be requested.
And as far as the frame damage, i would THINK the shop i took it to would have noticed that. But im taking it to a specialty place like Corvettes of Auburn to take a look again. And hopefully both supply parts and do the work.
On the BRIGHT side, my ins company told me I could take it to any shop I wanted, get an estimate and get back to them. Then they would contact the shop, ask for pictures and details, then the local desk appraiser would decide if it sounded reasonable.
They told me (most likely) high quality used parts would be requested.
And as far as the frame damage, i would THINK the shop i took it to would have noticed that. But im taking it to a specialty place like Corvettes of Auburn to take a look again. And hopefully both supply parts and do the work.