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Posted: 8/20/2017 10:17:43 AM EDT

I am looking for a steering knuckle (spindle) GM performance part 88958711 . GM national locator showed 4 in a now defunct Saturn dealer in Iowa. The replacement parts guys at the dealer are no help on the phone . Jegs and Summit both showed it but do not have it in stock. Jegs showed one on ebay . Same story not in stock. We have broken 3 of the stock parts. I am open to ideas for a stronger replacement. Even a modified part from another platform. I would buy a used one as well.

Edited to add . I have called or emailed the first 50 results on google . Most of these places just have reprinted the GM catalog on their websites. The car is an 05 Cobalt SS non supercharged. The stock part is 19303852. I can buy stock ones all day long.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:24:31 AM EDT

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Being that it's for the right side, wouldn't you need a left as well?

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:26:14 AM EDT

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I am looking for a steering knuckle (spindle) GM performance part 88958711 . GM national locator showed 4 in a now defunct Saturn dealer in Iowa. The replacement parts guys at the dealer are no help on the phone . Jegs and Summit both showed it but do not have it in stock. Jegs showed one on ebay . Same story not in stock. We have broken 3 of the stock parts. I am open to ideas for a stronger replacement. Even a modified part from another platform. I would buy a used one as well.

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Call summit racing

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/nal-88958711

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:29:20 AM EDT

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I am looking for a steering knuckle (spindle) GM performance part 88958711 . GM national locator showed 4 in a now defunct Saturn dealer in Iowa. The replacement parts guys at the dealer are no help on the phone . Jegs and Summit both showed it but do not have it in stock. Jegs showed one on ebay . Same story not in stock. We have broken 3 of the stock parts. I am open to ideas for a stronger replacement. Even a modified part from another platform. I would buy a used one as well.

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Year, make, model, sub model, engine, etc...

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:29:24 AM EDT

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I am looking for a steering knuckle (spindle) GM performance part 88958711 . GM national locator showed 4 in a now defunct Saturn dealer in Iowa. The replacement parts guys at the dealer are no help on the phone . Jegs and Summit both showed it but do not have it in stock. Jegs showed one on ebay . Same story not in stock. We have broken 3 of the stock parts. I am open to ideas for a stronger replacement. Even a modified part from another platform. I would buy a used one as well.

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Here

Jegs

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:31:45 AM EDT

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You might email Crateenginedepot to see how their modified perf knuckle for the ions/cobalts compares

look here

ive had quick responses from them.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:32:49 AM EDT

[#6]

https://parts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.MorePartInfo&PartID=876621&catalogid=7682&keyword=

also

https://www.carid.com/howe-racing-enterprises/howe-racing-enterprises-gm-2-style-modified-spindle-438214464.html

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:33:41 AM EDT

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Year, make, model, sub model, engine, etc...

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No.

Just Google "GM part 88958711 replacement"

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:35:27 AM EDT

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You might email Crateenginedepot to see how their modified perf knuckle for the ions/cobalts compares

look here

ive had quick responses from them.

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That page is showing the wrong side and part number

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:36:06 AM EDT

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No/

Just Google "GM part 88958711 replacement"

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Well clearly, but there are alternative ways to find discontinued parts and obviously that method isn't working.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:39:10 AM EDT

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LKQ??

If I searched the correct part, there is a few of them. Not sure if you wanted stock though

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:40:13 AM EDT

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They may still have 1 laying around or could give you a lead on one. I remember them having both sides awhile back when I bought my fe5 ion conversion suspension from them way back.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:45:23 AM EDT

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Hmm... I thought everything GM made was obsolete...

/troll

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:45:25 AM EDT

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Being that it's for the right side, wouldn't you need a left as well?

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Circle track car . Right front take all of the load.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:46:01 AM EDT

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Call summit racing

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/nal-88958711

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Ordered it and they canceled it as not in stock .

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:47:05 AM EDT

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Salvage yards

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:47:22 AM EDT

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Circle track car . Right front take all of the load.

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I figured that's what it's for

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:47:28 AM EDT

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LKQ??

If I searched the correct part, there is a few of them. Not sure if you wanted stock though

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Stock ones are easy to find , My dealer has one on the shelf. We skewed his sales numbers buying 2 in less than a year.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:48:22 AM EDT

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You might email Crateenginedepot to see how their modified perf knuckle for the ions/cobalts compares

look here

ive had quick responses from them.

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This was my best hope. But they never responded to my call.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:48:54 AM EDT

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-RH-Steering-Knuckle-2005-2011-Cobalt-HHR-G5-Ion-19303852-/360594468913?epid=654817188&hash=item53f51af031:g:RUwAAOSwLVZVkvmU&vxp=mtr

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:49:16 AM EDT

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Here

Jegs

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Jegs and Summit do not have it . Called both and ordered from Summit .

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:50:28 AM EDT

[#21]

Are you on Bookface??

Theres a lot of groups that might be able to help out.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:51:11 AM EDT

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-RH-Steering-Knuckle-2005-2011-Cobalt-HHR-G5-Ion-19303852-/360594468913?epid=654817188&hash=item53f51af031:g:RUwAAOSwLVZVkvmU&vxp=mtr

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10 available stock though

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:52:32 AM EDT

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10 available stock though

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He's looking for the heavy duty version, not the stock.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:52:43 AM EDT

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1. Make your own better design
2. Make more than you need
3. Sell to other racers
4. Profit

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:53:05 AM EDT

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They may still have 1 laying around or could give you a lead on one. I remember them having both sides awhile back when I bought my fe5 ion conversion suspension from them way back.

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Shoot me an email . I will take any option . I have a lot of feelers out but no luck

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:53:17 AM EDT

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He's looking for the heavy duty version, not the stock.

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Yea

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:53:32 AM EDT

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Are you on Bookface??

Theres a lot of groups that might be able to help out.

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Yes I am

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:54:10 AM EDT

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10 available stock though

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That is the stock one we keep breaking

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:55:13 AM EDT

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1. Make your own better design
2. Make more than you need
3. Sell to other racers
4. Profit

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GM did that and that is the part number I am trying to find . It is a complicated casting.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:55:38 AM EDT

[#30]

Karl's Performance???

https://www.karlperformanceparts.com/p/88958711-Heavy-Duty-Front-Steering-Knuckle-for-Chevrolet-Cobalt-SS-Saturn-ION-Red-Line-Right-hand/46266

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:57:41 AM EDT

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Salvage yards

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My friend with this race car owns a salvage yard . This is his daughters race car actually. She wins when it does not break. Won 2 weeks ago.

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:58:54 AM EDT

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I figured that's what it's for

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I knew if you showed up you would see this right away. Did you see that Bristol is running a weekend of races for little guys next year in May ?

Posted: 8/20/2017 10:58:58 AM EDT

[#33]

GMpartsdirect.com

Posted: 8/20/2017 11:00:13 AM EDT

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I knew if you showed up you would see this right away. Did you see that Bristol is running a weekend of races for little guys next year in May ?

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I didn't see that
I don't pay much attention though

PM sent

Posted: 8/20/2017 11:04:36 AM EDT

[#35]

Try these guys?

http://www.superchevyperformance.com/product_p/88958711.htm

Posted: 8/20/2017 11:16:58 AM EDT

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Circle track car . Right front take all of the load.

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Okay that makes sense. I was scratching my head on how you were breaking it.

Posted: 8/20/2017 11:43:50 AM EDT

[#37]

maybe this one/

Posted: 8/20/2017 11:56:22 AM EDT

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Even a modified part from another platform.

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Two choice come to mind:

22702779 Aluminum, but beefier than the Cobalt part

18061055 Cast Iron - if you can stand the added unsprung weight.

Posted: 8/20/2017 1:43:08 PM EDT

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Hmm... I thought everything GM made was obsolete...

/troll

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Valid point . The Acura RSX we have is much faster .

Posted: 8/20/2017 1:45:14 PM EDT

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Two choice come to mind:

22702779 Aluminum, but beefier than the Cobalt part

18061055 Cast Iron - if you can stand the added unsprung weight.

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We can take the weight hit if it will at least last a season .

Posted: 8/20/2017 1:47:29 PM EDT

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Two choice come to mind:

22702779 Aluminum, but beefier than the Cobalt part

18061055 Cast Iron - if you can stand the added unsprung weight.

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Great info

Posted: 8/20/2017 1:48:55 PM EDT

[#42]

Was GM making the same or nearly the same performance part with a different number overseas for a model imported here?

Posted: 8/20/2017 1:50:47 PM EDT

[#43]

https://www.concord-parts.com/goods/88958711/GM

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:27:30 PM EDT

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https://www.concord-parts.com/goods/88958711/GM

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This place does not have it . From what they said they are a broker and find parts for you. They are slightly shady sounding on the phone. I have called and emailed probably 40-50 places in various format google searches .

The closest to finding it was GM showed 4 in stock at a defunct Saturn dealer that is now a Toyota dealer in Iowa.

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:30:14 PM EDT

[#45]

I will try Karls on Monday . Thanks guys

Posted: 8/20/2017 3:49:23 PM EDT

[#46]

Karl's owners race trucks with us dirt track
Just sponsored a NASCAR truck.
4 people I know work at Karl's performance
One in machine shop 3 in parts dept
Outstanding company

I know a lot of our part can be ordered online from Karl's performance
They expanded by buying out a friend of mines racing supplies warehouse

Posted: 8/21/2017 5:36:10 PM EDT

[#47]

Any luck at Karls?

Posted: 8/22/2017 5:11:27 PM EDT

[#48]

We went up to Tennessee at the last minute for 100% eclipse . I have felt like rough all day , I am going to call Karls tomorrow . I have the iron number someone else list above incoming to me in the short term.

Posted: 8/22/2017 5:21:22 PM EDT

[#49]

Sent you an IM. Member here helped me dig up a hard to find part, maybe he can help you.

Posted: 9/4/2017 3:11:33 PM EDT

[#50]

Bumped at the request of a member

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