We've had several customers inquire about the Gold-Line Rear Leveling Springs and want to update you on the status. They are NOW AVAILABLE! In stock and ready to ship. These springs are a great way to get rid of that gap in the rear wheel well and level out the HHR. They drop the rear of the HHR 1.60 inches. These can handle an extra load (cargo or a sound system) and will not sag or bottom out like other springs might. For more info and pricing Click here to see more or to order (http://www.truckshop.com/product.php?productid=21105)

Looks like I'll be making a purchase real soon.

thanks for the info...I WANT THESE!!!
Is it usually easy to find a place to install these? That is my only concern, that I don't know much about having these installed...I JUST KNOW THAT I WANT THEM!!!:nuts:

The rear springs are an easy swap you can do yourself if you have a jack, stands, and a few tools. Since you don't need to change the front springs there are no struts involved. If you don't want to install them youself, then any auto shop should be able to do the install. It's just remove & replace. Shouldn't take more than an hour of time either way.

you have any pics yet of these installed, im sure members would like to see how it looks.

1.00 inch lower in the rear will level the vehicle. 1.60 inches will have a slight rake to it, i think 1.6 is too much IMO.

1.00 inch lower in the rear will level the vehicle. 1.60 inches will have a slight rake to it, i think 1.6 is too much IMO.

this is a good point...anyone else agree with him?
Anyone have any pics of these installed on their ride?:confused:

pics asap

I don't have Gold-Line springs, I have 1.5" in the rear and it sits level. I like the look with out the big space over the rear tires. CK out pic of my car, the one with the steps on

I don't have Gold-Line springs, I have 1.5" in the rear and it sits level. I like the look with out the big space over the rear tires. CK out pic of my car, the one with the steps on

thanks for the info, lookin' good...;)
I am very intersted in the new Gold-Line leveling springs, I would like to hear from someone who has used them on their ride.

I don't have Gold-Line springs, I have 1.5" in the rear and it sits level. I like the look with out the big space over the rear tires. CK out pic of my car, the one with the steps on

What brand are yours and are they made for leveling out the HHR?

I had my HHR lowered with the gold lines. After I had this done oncoming traffic kept flashing their brights at me. I had to adjust my headlights down a little and that seemed to work.

Just installed the new rear springs. It does sit level and looks good. Took a little over a hour and the only hard part is getting the old ones out, but a crow bar fixed that. Will take some pictures the week end at the show in this week end. Very happy with them.

Thanks for the feedback. If you have a spring compressor it makes removing the stock springs a bit easier. But a crow bar works too. Look forward to seeing the pics.

Umm ya see, were gonna need pics, thanks.

No pics = WORTHLESS argh! :(

Read the post , pics comming. WORTHLESS to add your post.

rofl i guess the sarcasm didnt show

can't wait to see them!

Here are pictures of a customer's HHR with the Gold-line rear leveling springs installed (Thanks Brian!):

http://www.truckshop.com/files/pics/pics/hhrbeforeafterleveling.jpg (http://www.truckshop.com/product.php?productid=21105&cat=880&page=1)

You can find more detailed pictures on our site HHR Goldline Leveling Springs Before & After (http://www.truckshop.com/product.php?productid=21105&cat=880&page=1)

Nice :thumb:

It looks good and I cant tell at the same time? Doesnt make sence does it? Only place I see the difference is in the wheel well in the back but maybe its just the angle of the picture.

I hope to have more pictures next week. You're right, there is not a huge difference. The springs lower the back 1.6 inches. As you can see there is less gap in the back and the HHR sits level front to back. If you look close you can also see the rear is closer to the ground. There is no difference in the front, since it is just rear levling springs.

The ride is very much like stock, just slightly more firm on hard cornering and on big dips and bumps.

The leveling kit is for anyone looking to reduce the fenderwell gap and improve looks, without losing ride comfort or overall ground clearance. It's also an easy install most anyone could do. It's not the type of modfication that will draw a lot of attention, but you might say it's the way it should have come from the factory.

I hope to have more pictures next week. You're right, there is not a huge difference. The springs lower the back 1.6 inches. As you can see there is less gap in the back and the HHR sits level front to back. If you look close you can also see the rear is closer to the ground. There is no difference in the front, since it is just rear levling springs.

The ride is very much like stock, just slightly more firm on hard cornering and on big dips and bumps.

The leveling kit is for anyone looking to reduce the fenderwell gap and improve looks, without losing ride comfort or overall ground clearance. It's also an easy install most anyone could do. It's not the type of modfication that will draw a lot of attention, but you might say it's the way it should have come from the factory.

Any idea how these springs would affect an HHR with 225-35-20s on it? At stock height, mine has scraped once (but over an unusually large hump in the road, one passenger in the back). I would be interested in these springs if I could be sure that it wouldn't compound the problem too badly. Are they stiff enough to prevent this?

What width and offset are your wheels? That will make all the difference. It sounds like just a minor rub you could trim or roll the rear fender lip to prevent. These springs have a higher spring rate than stock so they will not compress as much compared with stock springs under the same load. However, given that you already have the rub, lowering it really isn't going to make that any better unless you trim something.

With 20" Wheels I had to get my rear fenders rolled. My wheels are 8.5" wide with 235/35/20 tires. I will be installing the springs soon let you know how it works.

What width and offset are your wheels? That will make all the difference. It sounds like just a minor rub you could trim or roll the rear fender lip to prevent. These springs have a higher spring rate than stock so they will not compress as much compared with stock springs under the same load. However, given that you already have the rub, lowering it really isn't going to make that any better unless you trim something.


I have no idea what the offset the wheels are because they were on my HHR when I bought it. I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to measuring offset on a wheel. I assume that the width is similar to hnewagn's tires. Thanks for the clarification on the spring rate, and I will take your advice and do some fender lip modification.

With 20" Wheels I had to get my rear fenders rolled. My wheels are 8.5" wide with 235/35/20 tires. I will be installing the springs soon let you know how it works.


Thanks! Great to hear from someone with a similar setup :thumb: . Please post back how it worked out.

posted pics on truckshop.com now of a HHR w the springs on it

I think my wheels have a 34mm offset. When I need to get new tires i will try to use 245/35/20 I don't know if it will work my front tires do not rub but the clearance is very minimal.

I think my wheels have a 34mm offset. When I need to get new tires i will try to use 245/35/20 I don't know if it will work my front tires do not rub but the clearance is very minimal.

Your gallery pics look like Foose wheels, and you're right, I think they are 34 or 35mm offset. 245/35/20 are going to be a little wider and just a bit taller than your 235/35/20. By the numbers you'll gain 4mm on height and 5mm on width on each side, but actual tires can vary in their real measurements. I think you can make it work, but you might need to trim some more. How much clearance do you have now between the tire and the top of the front strut?

I have no idea what the offset the wheels are because they were on my HHR when I bought it. I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to measuring offset on a wheel. I assume that the width is similar to hnewagn's tires. Thanks for the clarification on the spring rate, and I will take your advice and do some fender lip modification.

Don't sweat the numbers, since it hardly rubs now. With or without the drop springs you should be able to get clearance to stop the rubbing by trimming or rolling the lip. Your tire size is narrow enough to make up for a less than ideal offset.

pics?

also want to see pics of them installed, thanks

pics?
also want to see pics of them installed, thanks

See post 19 for pic.

I hope to have more pictures next week. You're right, there is not a huge difference. The springs lower the back 1.6 inches. As you can see there is less gap in the back and the HHR sits level front to back. If you look close you can also see the rear is closer to the ground.

The pictures can be seen on page 2 of this thread (Post 19, thanks HillsdaleHHR)

You can also see more pictures on our site HHR Under Gold-Line Leveling Springs -- before and after pictures (http://www.truckshop.com/product.php?productid=21105&cat=880&page=1)

As I receive more, I'll post them on our site and reply here as well.

Picked up my springs from Jeff today will install this weekend and post pics. Thank you Jeff for waiting for me today at your store.

Wasnt someone going to install them last weekend for a show or something then post pics?

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/9/3/DSCN0920.JPG
B4

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/9/3/DSCN0926.JPG
After

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/9/3/DSCN0924.JPG

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/9/3/DSCN0925.JPG

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/9/3/106_1734.JPG
B4

Could not wait more pics in members sec. With the 20" inch wheels I think this is just right.:D

Looks hot :thumb:

Looks really good.

Also appears like you changed from one custom grill to another (last 2 pics.)....unless, of course, I missed it from aprevious post.

looks good!

need more info on that second grill!!

looks good!

need more info on that second grill!!

Looks like the Lund Vertical Grill from Race and Street (one of our supporting vendors).

The grill in the last picture is the Trenz Framed Perimeter Vertical Grill (http://www.truckshop.com/product.php?productid=20402&cat=883&page=1), he picked that up from us last year.

http://www.truckshop.com/files/pics/pics/hhrgrillvertical.jpg (http://www.truckshop.com/product.php?productid=20402&cat=883&page=1)

http://www.truckshop.com/product.php?productid=20402

:thumb: and still a supporting vendor :D

Thanks for the pictures, Rick. Your HHR is looks great, but it's even better with the level stance!

Nice HHR on 20, looks like it sits perfect!

PERFECT! EXACTLY WHAT I WANT! Ill most likely be buying those no later than this weekend! Thanksman!

Drove to work with the new springs the ride is just a little firmer than stock :thumb: . I did change my grill, the new grill is chrome and has a bottom grill and is easier the keep looking good, the other grill needs to be polished from time to time. If you need anything for your HHR Jeff is a great person to work with he stayed late the help me out. Thanks!!! Jeff If you need pics with the springs installed call me and I will send you some or use the ones on this site.


God Bless!
Rick Johnson
HNEWAGN

Sorry the pics I took as so slow. My camera is not compatable with my soft ware and I need to take them out and we are just getting over the flu. Will have them as soon as possible.

Thanks for the update. In the meantime, here is a another picture of the Gold-Line Leveling Springs (literally!):

http://www.truckshop.com/files/pics/pics/goldlinelevelinghhr.jpg (http://www.truckshop.com/product.php?productid=21105&cat=0&page=1)

May sound like a dumb question...

But are there bump stops in the rear of the HHR that need to be trimmed when using these Gold-Line Leveling Springs???

May sound like a dumb question...

But are there bump stops in the rear of the HHR that need to be trimmed when using these Gold-Line Leveling Springs???
Yes......and no!

The instructions I got said to trim them. The shop that installed them said it shouldn't be needed.

Yes......and no!

The instructions I got said to trim them. The shop that installed them said it shouldn't be needed.

But didn't you have the "slammed" version of the Gold-Line Springs???

These would be only on the rear and not as big of a drop... I guess if you didn't need them trimmed for the BIG DROP, then it would not be needed for the "leveling" rear springs.

Right?

But didn't you have the "slammed" version of the Gold-Line Springs???

These would be only on the rear and not as big of a drop... I guess if you didn't need them trimmed for the BIG DROP, then it would not be needed for the "leveling" rear springs.

Right?
That's what I'm thinking but maybe someone else will speak up.

Trimming bump stops is not required, but it is recommened. It will ride smoother on big dips. If you don't trim the bump stops they will engage sooner in the suspension travel than they would in stock configuration and limit the travel somewhat unnecessarilly. Modern foam type bump stops are designed to engage early and allow for a fair amount of travel, but "riding the bumpstops" will overtax them and cause premature breakdown. My thought is that it's a good idea to trim some off even with the leveling springs, but you can definitely install them without trimming and see how it rides.

Anyone have any more pictures before and after...

I would love to see a true "side photograph" with the entire HHR in the photo. Most of the pictures posted so far are from a front and rear angle.

I would really like to see a side photo to see how truly level it looks.

Thanks for anyone's help...

(as you can see... I am very interested in these leveling springs)

:thumb:

Ya that was the one thing I noticed is that no one gave a good side shot of before and after. Still looks good never the less.

Sorry about the missing pics but We had the flu, the software is not compatible with the camera, had a death in family, mother in law fell leaving the house for the services and I am not good with computers. Tried to find how to attach photos but could not find the right words for a search. I did post in the gallery but had no good before pics. Still loving the springs and the look they give.

Tried to find how to attach photos but could not find the right words for a search.


Here's your pic Dixie.........
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/2/0/9/0/Dsc00042.jpg

Why it didnt come from the factory like this, I have no idea.

Thanks for the picture, Dixie! Your HHR definitely looks neater with the new stance.

For those waiting to see before and after side shots, I just added some to our site. As far as how "level" it sits, here is one customer's experience. After installing the kit, Brian said these about his HHR (the one in these pictures) "The back only sits about 1/8" higher than the front. The look is great and the ride is very close match to stock." It's about as level as you can get!

http://www.truckshop.com/files/pics/pics/hhrbeforelevelingkit2.jpg

http://www.truckshop.com/files/pics/pics/hhrafterlevelingkit2.jpg

I added these pictures to the product page on TruckSHOP.com -> Goldline HHR Leveling Springs (http://www.truckshop.com/product.php?productid=21105)

EXCELLENT JEFF!!!

Thanks for the photos - expect a call from the Big Kahuna soon...

:thumb:

a little easier to make the camparison......

:thumb: :thumb: What a difference!!

They do help level the car almost perfectly, in addition to reducing sway and increasing load carrying capabilities. During the prototyping of these springs, Craig from Gold-Line and I placed over 300lbs in the back of HHR1 without sagging problems - a real bonus for those looking to carry sub boxes or lots of gear. Adding these springs and the Progress sway bar will make the car handle great - the next best thing to a full lowering drop.

Enjoy! :thumb:

Thanks folks for the pictures and recommendations... placed my order tonight...

:thumb:

Ordered mine today.

:thumb: Karen. Now we demand pictures :D

Thanks Karen, and Big Kahuna, for the orders!

Just left UPS with springs in hand.
On Wed, NEMO goes to the 4x4 place to have them installed.

Thanks Karen, and Big Kahuna, for the orders!

Thanks Jeff and the staff at TruckShop...

Arrived within a couple days...

Mounted and leveled last Friday...

WHAT AN AMAZING DIFFERENCE AND LOVE THE NEW LEVEL LOOK OF THE SURF WAGON!!!

:thumb:

Mounted and leveled last Friday...
WHAT AN AMAZING DIFFERENCE AND LOVE THE NEW LEVEL LOOK OF THE SURF WAGON!!!

Wheres the pics?!?!

Wheres the pics?!?!

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j99/ymerej_mortsdnil/useless.gif

I saw the Surf Wagon toolin' down the road yesterday, lookin' sweet!

I saw the Surf Wagon toolin' down the road yesterday, lookin' sweet!

If you didn't hear... new exhaust system, too... ;)

Transformation of the Surf Cruiser is coming along just as planned...

I'll have to get some picture up soon...

Mine are now on. Pics to follow this evening.
Looks GREAT!!
What a small price to get even.
Not Lowered!

:thumb: Can't Wait!!!!

More pics in the gallery.
All pics are after.
Sorry I know to big, forgot how to make smaller, will work on that later.

Looks good, Karen!!:thumb:

Haven't finished the roof yet??:p:

Looks Hott :thumb:

Looks awesome Karen :thumb:

Before Goldline Leveling Springs...

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb92/KahunaSTL/SideBeforeLevelingSprings.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb92/KahunaSTL/WheelBeforeLevelingSprings.jpg

After Goldline Leveling Springs... :thumb:

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb92/KahunaSTL/SideAfterLevelingSprings.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb92/KahunaSTL/WheelAfterLevelingSprings.jpg

:thumb: :thumb: Looks good Big Kahuna!!

Big Kahuna, your HHR is lookin' SHARP! But then again, it does look like a twin of mine! I also have the roof rack cross rails, & in-channel vent visors...
I am wonderin' a couple of things though...where did you get that attractive stripe with the bowtie, and did you have to adjust your headlights after leveling your ride?!?;)

Looking good!

by the way, thanks a lot for the pics...I really like the look with the springs...did you have them installed or did you do it yourself? I really need to get me a set of those! How is the ride quality?

Big Kahuna, your HHR is lookin' SHARP! But then again, it does look like a twin of mine! I also have the roof rack cross rails, & in-channel vent visors...
I am wonderin' a couple of things though...where did you get that attractive stripe with the bowtie, and did you have to adjust your headlights after leveling your ride?!?;)

Thanks dude...

Did the pinstripe myself... ended it with a cherry red bowtie... ;)

They were seperate vinyl pinstripe and a seperate Chevy Bowtie graphic... It just needed something at the end...

by the way, thanks a lot for the pics...I really like the look with the springs...did you have them installed or did you do it yourself? I really need to get me a set of those! How is the ride quality?

I have a friend who has done work for me in the past at a local shop who helped me with the springs and new exhaust set up this past weekend.

Ride quality is smooth as it was stock and possibly a bit better handling and less sway in the rear... Man, I love the new ride with the level look and feel. I do notice backing up view is a bit better as well...

Had mine done a local 4x4 shop that I have dealt with in the past, cost $60.00.
But they owe me for some sauce, so it might be 0.
Ride is Great, and the springs are settling.
More pics in 2 weeks, the settling should be done by then.

Hey Jeff...

Just curious... but does it matter if the larger coils on the Goldline Leveling Springs should be installed with the larger spaced coils up or down? Or does that not matter?

Just curious for anyone elese installing these in the future?

http://www.truckshop.com/files/pics/pics/goldlinelevelinghhr.jpg

They go in just as pictured: with the large coils on the bottom. (*Wide-spaced coils on top.)

Hope it helps,

They go in just as pictured: with the large coils on the bottom.

Hope it helps,


Thanks Mike...

Yep... That's the way I had them installed... just wanted to make sure...

:thumb:

Does the alignment change at all with the new springs?
I'm guessing it would stay the same since the front springs are not changed.

You will not need to realign after installing the leveling springs.

Thanks Jeff, didn't think so, but just wanted to make sure. Thinking about getting these!!

Actually the front camber does change, but it is still within spec so no alignment is needed. Chevy gave us a pretty wide latitude on camber adjustment.

Hope it helps,

Impossibe for front camber to change... No further comment on that!

What will change:

With a 1.6" drop in the rear (Gold Line's spec.) and a 103.5" wheelbase, simple trig says that the car, as viewed from the side, will change in angle relative to a flat surface about 0.9 degrees. That will result in that much more caster angle (GM spec is 3.7* +/- 0.75*) putting the caster just out of spec, but in reality not enough to be concerned with.

The headlight alignment would now go up that 0.9* angle and may need to be dropped a little. So, just check your headlight alignment.

The procedure is an easy do-it-yourself and can be found in the Owner Manual on p. 5-38.

Ooops CASTER - my bad! (You got me on that one Joe!) :lol:

Still, as I said, it's not enough to worry about.

what is the easiest way to get the stock springs out. someone said crowbar but what do you do, pry them out?

I found that removong both shock bolts and brake line brackets, then lowering the axle both springs can then by wiggled out fairly easily. Hardest part was geting the rubber bump stop out of the stock springs. Also did not trim the bump stop. Hope this helps.

Hello! Today is my 1 year wedding anniversary to my lovely wife, & she got me the best present a guy could ask for! The Gold-Line Leveling Springs. Now I just need to get them installed. I am not sure where I am going to have them installed yet. The only other thing I am wondering is how many people had to adjust the headlights after installing these, and do you need to remove the cover in front of the front wheels in order to adjust them? If it is not necessary then I am not going to mess with it. Those of you who have these, do your headlights seem o.k. with no adjusting?

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW THESE LOOK!:nuts:

I did not adjust mine.

Hello! Today is my 1 year wedding anniversary to my lovely wife, & she got me the best present a guy could ask for! The Gold-Line Leveling Springs. Now I just need to get them installed. I am not sure where I am going to have them installed yet. The only other thing I am wondering is how many people had to adjust the headlights after installing these, and do you need to remove the cover in front of the front wheels in order to adjust them? If it is not necessary then I am not going to mess with it. Those of you who have these, do your headlights seem o.k. with no adjusting?

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW THESE LOOK!:nuts:

jeremy....

No you don't need to remove the wheel well cover. There is a how-to in your Owners Book....can you believe, they tell you how to adjust the headlights. bet that psssss off the dealers.:thumb:

The headlight adjusters are under the hood strut mounts, they require a hex wrench.

jeremy....

No you don't need to remove the wheel well cover. There is a how-to in your Owners Book....can you believe, they tell you how to adjust the headlights. bet that psssss off the dealers.:thumb:

Thanks for the info guys! Glad to see that someone responded!:thumb:

I just got my leveling springs today, I am getting them installed soon!:nuts:

They did not come with any instructions, is there somewhere that the instructions can be downloaded online?

Basically, they are pretty much 'plug & play', right? The larger coils go at the bottom and no trimming of the bump stops is required, am I correct? Anything else I should know?

I have also seen that other thread about folks experiencing 'noise' with their springs. :( I really hope this doesn't happen with mine, 'cause I want that 'level' look!:thumb:

Well, I FINALLY got my Leveling Springs installed today, & I LOVE MY HHR WITH IT'S NEW LOOK! WOW!

I noticed it especially when I pulled her in the garage tonight...it is going to be so much easier to polish the top of the roof at the rear of the vehicle now! & THE LOOK IS NO COMPARISON TO STOCK!!! The ride is GREAT too! I drove her 120 miles with them & it is GREAT!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED MOD!!!:thumb: :nuts:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j99/ymerej_mortsdnil/DSCN1848.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j99/ymerej_mortsdnil/DSCN1847.jpg

Are you getting the noise everyone is talking about?

Well, I FINALLY got my Leveling Springs installed today, & I LOVE MY HHR WITH IT'S NEW LOOK! WOW!

I noticed it especially when I pulled her in the garage tonight...it is going to be so much easier to polish the top of the roof at the rear of the vehicle now! & THE LOOK IS NO COMPARISON TO STOCK!!! The ride is GREAT too! I drove her 120 miles with them & it is GREAT!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED MOD!!!:thumb: :nuts:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j99/ymerej_mortsdnil/DSCN1848.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j99/ymerej_mortsdnil/DSCN1847.jpg

WOW...

Looks GREAT Jeremy!!!

I've had mine on for over a month and couldn't be happier. Now only a more level look from the side but definitely easier to wash / dry and wax the roof...

I definitely would recommend doing a little tweek to lower the headlight beams. It was quite noticable at night that the leveling springs installed raised the aim of the headlights. I just found a level floor and adjusted them up against a wall...

Your Summit White ROCKS!!! :beer: