Independent Rear Suspension
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Joined: 02-12-2009
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From: Boutte, Louisiana
Independent Rear Suspension
Figured I'd show off my suspension setup.
I've spent the last couple years trying to get my HHR as low as possible. After multiple variations of suspension setups using the factory 2-link and even a straight axle, I decided on an independent rear suspension. This ended up being way more work than I expected, but totally worth it. Anyway here's some pics of the build.
First: how it looks now, with the rear layed out. Next step is to drop the front a few more inches.
The rear frame fabbed up, made to weld in to as many points of the uni-body as possible
As it sat, with the rear floor cut out and the frame welded in
The lower subframe that the suspension attaches to, and the hub plates for the disc brake conversion
DOM tubing for the upper control arms
The upper control arms mocked up
Welded the uppers, and installed adjustable heim joints
Lower control arms with recessed bagmounts
Everything mocked up
Bags installed and wheels on, finally off the ground
Sheet metal wheel tubs and notch cover , topped off with some spray on bed liner
I've spent the last couple years trying to get my HHR as low as possible. After multiple variations of suspension setups using the factory 2-link and even a straight axle, I decided on an independent rear suspension. This ended up being way more work than I expected, but totally worth it. Anyway here's some pics of the build.
First: how it looks now, with the rear layed out. Next step is to drop the front a few more inches.
The rear frame fabbed up, made to weld in to as many points of the uni-body as possible
As it sat, with the rear floor cut out and the frame welded in
The lower subframe that the suspension attaches to, and the hub plates for the disc brake conversion
DOM tubing for the upper control arms
The upper control arms mocked up
Welded the uppers, and installed adjustable heim joints
Lower control arms with recessed bagmounts
Everything mocked up
Bags installed and wheels on, finally off the ground
Sheet metal wheel tubs and notch cover , topped off with some spray on bed liner
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Joined: 03-22-2010
Posts: 2,108
From: Russia Ekaterinburg
really - a titanic work done!
You set a goal and achieved it successfully. Very worthy!
Car sprawled on the road. But forgive me for asking. What is the meaning of such alterations?
It has s top to drive? It has become more beautiful?
Do not take my words as an insult, I sincerely want to understand to be happy with you.
You set a goal and achieved it successfully. Very worthy!
Car sprawled on the road. But forgive me for asking. What is the meaning of such alterations?
It has s top to drive? It has become more beautiful?
Do not take my words as an insult, I sincerely want to understand to be happy with you.
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Joined: 06-07-2011
Posts: 2,180
From: SE Mich
nice paint or vinyl job. However, I'm directly opposed to stance vehicles. Period. I do OEM Chassis warranty at another OEM. It's not functional - at all. And, most people f--- up things elsewhere in the vehicle doing it. Whatever. (I would personally like to charge those buttholes for their screwups, but I can't.) No sympathy at all for any future issues you may have. You earned it.
It's like Lady Gaga's steak dress. All those steaks were wasted, because nobody ate them...
It's art, I guess, and I can't say anything else. Love it or hate it.
It's like Lady Gaga's steak dress. All those steaks were wasted, because nobody ate them...
It's art, I guess, and I can't say anything else. Love it or hate it.