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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Best way to level my HHR SS?

Not so sure I want to lower the front down. Waiting for my TTR rear sway bar in any day now. What can I do to lower the rear a bit without having the front to rear rates imbalanced from current rates.

I almost would lower the whole thing with some pedders but a little spendy and really like the stock ride of my SS and am a little reserved on stiffining it up too much. Maybe I am getting old>>>
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Edit: since kev 5150 deleted his post,...

goldlines are too soft for a good match for FE5 suspension..

If OP wants to just level, Cobalt SS/TC rear springs..
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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The SS/TC springs may only drop an SS 1/4 to 1/2 inch though..... Not sure that would level it. Some people may not even notice the difference. But! Yeah... it would handle better than the goldlines I think.


The Ground Force I have might do it though.... Handle great and can still load it if I want, it's a progressively wound spring. I think the drop is a touch more than the SS/TC Cobalt's
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Pedders has established that a slight rake is better for handling..which is why their springs wont level the SS....just a note
Old Jul 17, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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I put the pedders on it looked great. I didn't like the handling took them off,the stock set-up works great. I put some 760's on it and I'm getting used to the look
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:00 AM
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Have to ask...what didnt you like about them....constructively
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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They were too low for me not enough travel left. The performance division got them right, I can leap tall buildings in a single bound with confidence.
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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I put the pedders on it looked great. I didn't like the handling took them off,the stock set-up works great. I put some 760's on it and I'm getting used to the look
Are these pics w/ the pedders on? I really like this stance. Also,what are the 760's that you refered to?
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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the first pic is with pedders and goodyear F1's , and the second is without pedders and the new Brigestone 760's http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...il.do?pc=25989
Old Jul 20, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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if you want to level it, i have a cheap and easy way to do it, 1 throw some cinder blocks in the back or have one of your heavier set friends sit in the back until you decide to get rid of the car



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