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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Cobalt SS/SC actually lower front?

Looking to use SS/SC springs in the rear, and want to lower the front as well. Does anyone know how much it lowers, if any at all? Or should I grab some HHR SS springs for front? Thanks!
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sleeper
'balt SS/SC rear springs (after settling) will lower ya approx 1-1/2"
They are soft springs tho. More info in link:

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/brakes-%7C-suspension-%7C-shocks-%7C-struts-24/lowering-gm-parts-16170/

I would not mix & match w/ hhr SS front springs.
My question specifically relates to the front springs, not the rear. Some say ss/sc spring lower the front of HHR 1in, while others claim it actually raises the suspension. And HHR SS fronts lower .5in from what I understand. Just checking for confirmation, as many of those topics were a few years old.
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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my mistake..
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 02:40 AM
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Depends which struts, how far they will lower it, fe3 struts with fe5 springs.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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I'm agree with SS fan on this.

Plus. You're first post doesn't say what year and suspension you have now.
Mixing and matching a setup is usually a trial and error thing.
I know others have done it, but sometimes the posted info wasn't very accurate. The SC and TC spring usage info seemed to get mixed up by some.
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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I will be running all new Kyb gr2 struts, so I assume fe3.
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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my mistake..
Sorry, didn't mean any disrespect. Didn't realize how grumpy I sound late at night!
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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Hey these look good to throw with your choice of springs, anybody know if the make them to fit our trucklets ?

http://www.kyb.com/products/shocks/agx.php
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by chadlogan112
Sorry, didn't mean any disrespect. Didn't realize how grumpy I sound late at night!
We're cool, I read your post too quickly........
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:48 PM
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Decision is a pain as if I buy a set of ss/sc springs and the front doesn't lower any, it'll be too low in the front with my stereo in the rear. So I'll have to remove all the springs and get the ss/tc. May look for a pair off HHR SS fronts, as it seems like they'd atleast get me 1/2'' lower in the front, although I'm not sure if that's enough to justify the cost.



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