I went with the SS/TC springs based a lot on sleeper's comments. It was the correct choice. Leveled it out perfect. Ride is slightly improved. Added the progress rear bar and it drives great. Thanks to all who post their results.

 

............... and on the Progress bar


Guess that means you got 3 thumbs.

 

HHRLEY-

Sure blame it on me...


Glad it is what you wanted !!! I love mine. & my TTR rear bar..

 

I know I have the right part number for the ss/tc
springs but there is no picture and no
name showing you are buying the right
springs.
Just making sure...
Jeff

 

GM part # 25821162 Cobalt '08/09 SS/TC rear springs.

What do you need a picture for ?

 

hcameron- Suggest you read the whole post & decide what is most important for you..

For me it was the SS/TC springs, but only you know what you want..

 

Sleeper,

Whats your thoughts on using the SS/TC rear springs with my 1LT and FE1 suspension ... leaving the front with the Std. FE1 springs.
I get 1 3/8" difference in front to back just as it sits on the level concrete garage floor
Measuring from the top of the wheel to the bottom of the fenders.

I like the softer ride as well but there will be the occasional small boat trailer approx. 60 lbs. tounge weight and hauling stuff that makes me wonder ??

My 2LT sits pretty level stock. Maybe a 1/2" up in rear is all.
The way I drive it doesn't even need the rear sway bar.
It might have something to do with the fact I am running 205/60R/16 "Xload" Michelin X Ice3 tires with 32lbs. front 30lbs. rear cold .. all year around. High temps in the summer here are around 80 for a day or two.
They do handle well all around for me.

SF

 

SF- I do believe the only diff between 1LT & 2LT suspension is the (sport tuned) gas shocks & struts.. I think you would be fine using them on your 1LT..

My Panel 2LT did sit up in the rear, prior to the cobalt SS/TC springs..

 

Thanks for the comments. I think I will go with SS/TC to be safe and then decide if I still need the TTR bar.

I have noticed in looking at HHR's for a while now that some sit up in back and some don't sit as high. Mostly LS and 1LT's is what I see.
I'm talking about what looks to be Stock 2.2Lversions driven by little old citizens around here.
Of course they all vary in model year so I don't know if that could make a difference or just from springs settling over time.
Just seems to be an inconsistancy when you start paying attention to that issue.

You did do an alignment after your install ??
I hate to tinker with this car as it steers and handles so well as is.

SF

 

I got SS/TC Springs and the TTR bar installed at the same time a few months ago. Together they make an incredible difference in handling.