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Old 03-21-2011, 08:33 PM
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Considering a used JCW suspension, please advise.

A fella is selling his used JCW suspension off of a wrecked '09 JCW. I am considering this setup but I have a few questions for this community.
1. Should I be concerned about the integrity of the components in the suspension? If so, what should I look for to determine how true everything sets?
2. Is it also true that there are different part numbers for different JCW springs depending on the options the car has? If so, i could make sure the car the suspension is coming off of parallels mine with a 6MT, HID's, Sunroof, and what else?
Thanks for the info cast and crew...
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How bad was the wreck the on the 2009 JCW?

I would be very weary of damage to the suspension.
 
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Old 03-22-2011, 06:46 AM
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Thanks Ghost. I am not sure yet, I haven't seen anything.
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Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't buy suspension off a wrecked car.
 
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If the car flipped over or got hit hard in the side then I would pass.
 
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The stock JCW suspension sits pretty high and is not adjustable. It wouldn't be my choice if I where going to the trouble to install a set.
 
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