Front end rehab 2009 HHR Panel
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All,
thanks for your input to me and assistance in getting the correct parts for the HHR.
I found a front and rear Sway bar kit from TTR for the 08 HHR Panel, however, it appears the front sway bar kit from TTR is only 22 MM vs. the 25 MM that is posted on this site as the correct part. Is the HHR Car a 22 MM and the Panel a 25 MM Based on utility? Just looking to get the correct part so I can order today and get the parts before the snow flurries hit....many have stated the TTR is superior to others, and I am also installing the front up graded motor mount from TTR as well......Below is a link to the TTR front/rear sway bar kit. 22 MM and 19 MM respectively.
Regis
Suspension Techniques Front and Rear Swaybar Kit Chevrolet HHR 2006-09 - Suspension
thanks for your input to me and assistance in getting the correct parts for the HHR.
I found a front and rear Sway bar kit from TTR for the 08 HHR Panel, however, it appears the front sway bar kit from TTR is only 22 MM vs. the 25 MM that is posted on this site as the correct part. Is the HHR Car a 22 MM and the Panel a 25 MM Based on utility? Just looking to get the correct part so I can order today and get the parts before the snow flurries hit....many have stated the TTR is superior to others, and I am also installing the front up graded motor mount from TTR as well......Below is a link to the TTR front/rear sway bar kit. 22 MM and 19 MM respectively.
Regis
Suspension Techniques Front and Rear Swaybar Kit Chevrolet HHR 2006-09 - Suspension
We sell that kit, but do not recommend it.
Get the rear TTR brand sway bar. The if you want more, get the Eibach front sway bar.
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I put the $10 Autozone Duralast rear LCA bushings in mine about 25000 miles ago, without the voids in the rubber they're certainly stiffer than the originals, not sure if they'll be any more durable though, but for the price I thought they'd be worth a try. The arms will probably come out again next year sometime when I replace the struts, they've been weeping for years now...
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Upgrading the lower control arms.
Well this is my website, and I did this upgrade. They are steel instead of aluminum, but they are still an upgrade. They have a permanently greased bearing design instead of flexing rubber. And it's just a steal sleeve that is mostly covered when it's pressed in, I see no down side to this, even in bad weather areas.
My front end used to squeak and move on the free way, now it is silent and no squeak. I used to slam on the brakes and hear a witch cry and now nothing.
After install the car felt incredibly tighter, and I believe since it's no longer a hockey puck that gets bent every time you go over a bump, the suspension works a little better or quicker too.
Well this is my website, and I did this upgrade. They are steel instead of aluminum, but they are still an upgrade. They have a permanently greased bearing design instead of flexing rubber. And it's just a steal sleeve that is mostly covered when it's pressed in, I see no down side to this, even in bad weather areas.
My front end used to squeak and move on the free way, now it is silent and no squeak. I used to slam on the brakes and hear a witch cry and now nothing.
After install the car felt incredibly tighter, and I believe since it's no longer a hockey puck that gets bent every time you go over a bump, the suspension works a little better or quicker too.
