Lowering with GM parts
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Cobalt SS/SS are softer & probably little more than 1" drop in rear..
HHR SS rear springs used on LS or LT drop 3/4" in rear & ride is stiffer.
Can't answer to front spring changes, I just wanted mine "Leveled" & got that with rear spring change only.
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Sounds to me like the older Cobalt SS/SC or Saturn ION Redline springs are the way to go for a cheap drop and comfort. From what I've read, they drop the front about 1" and the rear about 1.5." They can be had for under $100 shipped used too.
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Yep, here's a set from in the classifieds here. Can't beat the price.
& No they are not mine, or related to me. Just know a good deal when I see it..
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/deleted-threads-41/sold-cobalt-ss-springs-26784/
& No they are not mine, or related to me. Just know a good deal when I see it..
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/deleted-threads-41/sold-cobalt-ss-springs-26784/
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"Balt SS/TC rear springs & TTR Sway Bar
Been extremely pleased with the Cobalt SS/TC rear springs, Big Improvement in handling. Lower CG was a definate big plus.
Recently cut a great deal on a TTR rear sway bar, figured I'd do some miles of testing to see how things worked out, before commenting.
Started easily to get a feel, & moved to more aggressive driving. Pushing it Hard thru various curves, swerves & generally giving it a good work-out, it just stays really flat & planted, & hugs almost like on rails. I really look forward to the twisties..
What a diff.. No understeer felt, & so far no oversteer either..
I am totally pleased with this combo. "Springs & bar".
With approx 150 varied miles on with sway bar, I am Really enjoying this additional Improvement. My lil "Sleeper" feels more solid & much more responsive, like it should be..The ride quality is the same Very Good.. But the handling is now Truly AWESOME.
Now I just need to be careful to find it's limits....And not from a ditch...
Recently cut a great deal on a TTR rear sway bar, figured I'd do some miles of testing to see how things worked out, before commenting.
Started easily to get a feel, & moved to more aggressive driving. Pushing it Hard thru various curves, swerves & generally giving it a good work-out, it just stays really flat & planted, & hugs almost like on rails. I really look forward to the twisties..
What a diff.. No understeer felt, & so far no oversteer either.. I am totally pleased with this combo. "Springs & bar".
With approx 150 varied miles on with sway bar, I am Really enjoying this additional Improvement. My lil "Sleeper" feels more solid & much more responsive, like it should be..The ride quality is the same Very Good.. But the handling is now Truly AWESOME.
Now I just need to be careful to find it's limits....And not from a ditch...
Last edited by sleeper; Jan 1, 2010 at 10:28 PM.
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sgtsteve-
I paid $74 to my door, for mine from GM parts online..
So I would say yes, $55 shipped sounds pretty decent. And those you mentioned will already be 'settled in'...
PS: FWIW: the springs are 1" lower than the rear HHR springs, so you will be 1" lower in the tail on yours. After install & some miles, you should check headlights for any adjustments possibly needed..(including the fog lights as well) ..
I paid $74 to my door, for mine from GM parts online..
So I would say yes, $55 shipped sounds pretty decent. And those you mentioned will already be 'settled in'...
PS: FWIW: the springs are 1" lower than the rear HHR springs, so you will be 1" lower in the tail on yours. After install & some miles, you should check headlights for any adjustments possibly needed..(including the fog lights as well) ..
