So the suspension on my new-to-me Misty Jewel is definitely loosy-goosy. Since I picked it up so cheap, I have the funds to go ahead and fully refresh the front and rear suspension, and even upgrade it a bit.

I've done my fair share of searching in the forum, and I've been able to pick up things in bits 'n bobs, but my goal is to try and consolidate everything I need into one thread. So here's what I've been able to figure out that I need so far:

Front
Struts - Monroe Quick Struts / Complete Struts or similar
Lower Control Arm Assembly (Aluminum) - MOOG - RK620897 / RK620898
Sway Bar End Links - MOOG - K750012
Sway Bar Bushings - Energy Suspension - 9.5159

Rear
Shocks - Monroe, KYB or other
Rear Sway Bar - TTR

Is there anything I've missed, or do you have other suggestions for manufactures/suppliers?

Thanks!

 

 

You could go to this sites Common Used Parts lists ( a quick look over of your list shows some numbers don't match)
LINK: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/comm...-thread-48833/

P.S. Your post doesn't say what year or model your HHR is. There are some differences. Especially swaybar bushings in the early 2006's.

 

Thanks Oldblue!

Whoops! 07 2.2 LT. I checked out the Common Used Parts lists, and I've edited my original post as a result.

 

While you are looking; inspect the rear trailing arm bushings, probably need rear shocks, springs are cheap.

 

Thanks! I'll add the rear trailing arm bushings to my list. Shocks are definitely toast. If I'm basing things on ride height, stance and (lack of) sag, the rear springs look fine. I'll probably only buy complete struts for the front for the convenience. I've compressed some springs over the years, and it always made me a bit nervous to do so.

My HHR has 107K on the clock, and it's a lifelong CA desert car, so there shouldn't be any rust or corrosion issues to worry about. I'm hoping this all goes smoothly as a result.

I really want to refresh as much as I'm able while I'm in there. Been wrenching on cars for 33 years now, and it just ain't as much fun as it used to be...lol.

 

You might wanna check your intermediate steering shaft as well.

 

Had it in my mind originally to add to this, then forgot it. Thank you for the reminder!

 

 

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