HHR Boutique has a company that takes the KYB rear shocks and shortens them so the shorter springs dont fall out when you put the car on a lift. I ordered them and am waiting to have them delivered. But I am sick and tired of having to hold my springs in place when the car is lowered from the lift. The shorter shocks will keep the springs in place. I will report back once I get them in.

 

Nitrogen will have no effect on ride quality other then the variences in air pressure which if you didn't know what they were ( as in watching the DIC TPM's ) you would never notice.....other wise how did you ever drive so long on 25lbs of air before you realised it? I see this everyday..especially in the cold months.

 

according to a tire guy i know nitrogen inflation is just something tire places are doing now to make you feel better about your purchase. does nitrogen make a difference on a track.... yes because the fluctuation of track temp will affect the handling of those expensive tires. on the road. you will not notice any real difference.

 

I figure it cant hurt, plus the green valve covers they give you look REAL COOL!

 

Do aftermarket shocks (for you 2LT guys with StabiliTrak) create/cause any ESC / Traction Control weirdness?

It's my only nightmare when considering strut replacement.

 

No, I have not had any problems at all from switching them out.

 

I have been running KYBs for about a year. I am at stock height in the front and have nothing bad to say about the struts at all. I plan on using KYB shocks in the back shortly since I am at over 70K miles and figure it is about time.

KYBs are stock replacement for the 2LT but would be a slight upgrade for the LS or 1LT.

If you want stiffer than that stock SS might be a better choice. They will cost you more, at least for new ones.

 

I have them on my lowered (Eibach Pro Kit with 20 inch Rims) 06 HHR 1 LT and I love them much better than my stock set-up ! I would definetly buy again ! I also have traction control and have no issues at all with them .Good luck I know you will be happy if you buy them

 

I just ordered the KYB struts and the GoldLine springs and just waiting on them to be delivered. Will let you guys know how it works out for me.

 

Now when Lee3333 said you have to hold your springs when the car is on a lift, what do you mean by that? Does that mean when I install the lowering springs they will fall off when it's on a lift?