canroc

My 2009 HHR SS control arms have shot rear bushings. I am thinking of replacing both control arms rather just the bushings, since the control arms come with new ball joints as well.

Does the SS have a different control arm than the non SS models?

And, any suggestion on where to get these?

Thanks.

whopper

Yes they are different. The lower ball joint and it's mounting to the spindle is totally different.

donbrew

EBay. NAPA. AutoZone. Advance. O'reilly. Probably have to order.

canroc

The lower control arms are $176 at the Chevy dealer. The key is that they are for the SS with the FE5 suspension classification. The dealer looked up the part based on the car's VIN.

Based on some stories in this forum, some after market places sell the wrong contol arm for the SS.

Has someone here bought an aftermarket lower control arm for the SS, and if so where did they get, and what was the part number?

Thank you.

09 Silver Bullett

Rockauto has AC Delco brand for the SS.

Front left: 45D3595
Front right: 45D3596

$83.89 each plus shipping.

canroc

Thanks, I will check those out. I also found the OEM ones here:

Suspension Control Arm | Genuine GM | 25930725

canroc

Have you installed these on your SS or had these installed?
Thanks.

09 Silver Bullett

Nope, still have the originals.

firemangeorge

Not trying to stir things up, but can someone verify those Rock Auto parts #'s are correct for the SS.
I know the picture doesn't always match the actual part, but the pictures for the AC Delco SS LCA's don't show the correct ones.

09 Silver Bullett

If you go to AC Delco's website, parts catalog, put in your year make HHR and under turbo SS, steering/suspension, ball joints and control arms, you will see it listed as 45D3596 "Lower Front Right, Complete Arm w/Ball Joint,Turbo, 1 Per Veh". 45D3595 Lower Front Left, Complete Arm w/Ball Joint,Turbo, 1 Per Veh Then it states for year vehicle 2009. If you check for years 2008 SS or 2010 SS, the part numbers are the same as th 2009.