Should I replace worn OEM with KYB Shocks & Struts

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10-08-2011, 08:30 AM

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JoeR

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Originally Posted by DaGrinch

I looked on the Koni web site - they don't list HHR in their drop-down for Chev models. So...... do you go with Cobalt?

The Koni listing for the Cobalt works just fine in the HHR.

10-08-2011, 06:22 PM

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JoeR. Appreciate the info.

10-08-2011, 06:34 PM

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jay loukakis

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I like the KYB.

10-08-2011, 08:28 PM

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KYB will be your best choise and yes do it all including mounts. Just my 2cents

10-13-2011, 03:39 AM

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Ok! I ordered the KYB struts and the mounts for the front, and a pair of KYB shocks for the rear. They should arrive by this weekend. Got it all at Partstrain.com for $260 out the door. Thank God for coupon codes! Well, hope they do the trick. I'll let you know how it goes once they're installed.

10-20-2011, 03:53 AM

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Well, I've been driving for four days now with my new KYB shocks, struts and strut mounts, and... NO MORE KNOCKING coming from the front! Car feels great! A bit firm, but that's probably because I got used to the old worn out ones. Those were so shot they stayed in any position you put them in (once removed). Absolutely no resistance!

I am set now! Hopefully nothing mechanicle to worry about till the 100k scheduled maintenance. My thanks to all you guys and all the helpful comments you put out there.

10-20-2011, 10:29 AM

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Glad it worked out for you. I noticed that noone answered your question about the Moog sway bar links. Did you replace those as well?

If not - MOK80252 likely is the one you need - However, check this thread as it has info about the different lengths of the links that are available for the different suspensions for the HHRs - https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...t=36889&page=3

10-22-2011, 03:51 AM

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Thanks for the input on the MOOG MOK80252 sway bar links, whopper. It seems I don't need to replace them yet. But I'll keep your suggested link in mind if I ever have to. Thanks!

10-22-2011, 04:21 AM

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Knock like noises from the front when turning AND going in/out a driveway or over a speed bump/hump or anything else that flexes the struts while turning is usually caused by failing strut bearings and mounts. This is a very common thing in GM vehicles.

10-22-2011, 04:33 AM

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Welcome! I have no answers but I bring lots of questions and the fine folks here patiently answer them all. I do search but I also like interacting with this great community!