No, the nut isn't anywhere near stripped. It's the way it was crimped making it a lock nut, it looks a lot worse than it is.

 

 

any bottoming out issues with the shocks ?

 

Basically the dark coating on the nut peaks just wore off when tightening.

 

None yet, but then again I live in flat Florida and am very cautious on any kind of bump. In my opinion, the stock shocks WILL be a problem with bottoming out if the roadway surface is less then flat. I will replace my stock shocks and struts as soon as someone comes out with a shortened version designed for use with shorter springs. In my experience with lowered cars I would guess the stockers won't last a year average on a lowered HHR.

 

i'm sure the shocks will.
I think I've resolved mine... more to come later...

 

I'd appreciate that.

 

Yes..do tell :)

 

Socal you should make some shocks that work with lowerd HHRS and give the car a better than stock ride with plus size rims! , Or maybe find a compant that can help this come true

 

Sorry to burst the bubble (of your original idea! ) - but we have been working on this for quite a while already! It takes time to do things right.
As soon as everything is perfect we will have them on our site for sale.

Right now the priority is the Airbag Kit.
We're almost done wrapping that one up.