Topic: Replacing seized components required to access safety components

If in order to fix/replace a safety component, it requires destructive removal of a non-safety component, would the replacement of that non-safety component count towards the $500 if it was replaced with the same (not-upgraded) part?

We have a '96 Impreza with a bad rear wheel bearing. But in order to get the wheel bearing out, we have to remove the rear hub and get it into a press. The problem is that the Big Ass Bolt™ holding on the lateral links is practically welded to the hub. We'll at minimum need to replace the bushing, and potentially have to replace the whole control arm/lateral link. If we show up with a shiny new Moog control arm, will we need to budget for that in our build? How about if we just replace the bushing?

Re: Replacing seized components required to access safety components

No one is going to care if you show up with new lateral link on a '96 impreza.  You could probably show up with all new shiny suspension parts, and tell the judges about it, and not get any penalties.  A bunch of OE replacement suspension arms aren't going to make the car any faster, but maybe reduce the chance of falling apart and crashing.

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Re: Replacing seized components required to access safety components

A 96 Impreza won't raise an eyebrow, replace as necessary!
Don't sweat it, its not a Cheaty BMW!
Manny (Part Time Judge)