The only you have to worry about is the snow ripping off your bumpers ,other than that it is a blast . You really get to know how your car will handle in the snow and on ice ,make for much safer driving ,not to mention you will be no longer be afraid to put the car in the snow bank if you have to
You were lucky , it looks like you need a new door and fender , I bet the total cost will be 1500 when it is all done using new parts ,it would be cheaper using a used door and fender . I wouldnt want the fender or door repaired as it will never fit right
You can replace the front sway bar without removing all the suspension but you need a hoist to do it . You need to lower the front cross member a couple of inches to get at the bolts that hold the bushing on . then you have to wiggle the sway bar out ,you install the new one the same way . It...
with the tube ,spray some WD-40 in first ,then work the key in and out ,you will have to do this a couple of times ,this will free up the tumblers in the lock and allow you to turn the lock ,Once you have the lock freed up use some white lithium grease in a spray and small tube to lube the lock...