Lowering My 06 Hhr
Senior Member
Joined: 10-02-2005
Posts: 1,245
From: VA
Due to the way the HHR springs are wound, variable diameter and coil spacing, they are absolutely not suited to cutting to lower. If you just want to level the car, Gold-Line has a pair for the rear for just that.
About the only coils that this can be done on are ones that are "straight wound", with the coils open on the end (not flattened) and consistent spacing.
About the only coils that this can be done on are ones that are "straight wound", with the coils open on the end (not flattened) and consistent spacing.
Senior Member
Joined: 07-25-2006
Posts: 1,198
From: Enid, Oklahoma
Wow.. those springs look more effective than I thought they would be.. I might just have to get some of those. I would like to lower it completely, but roads are real bad around here. We even have bridges collapsing 
Senior Member
Joined: 07-17-2006
Posts: 6,053
From: Dallas, GA
Senior Member
Joined: 05-26-2006
Posts: 266
From: kankakee, IL
1st Generation Gold-Lines, Here: Slammed-version!
Stock 17 Wheels
After-Market 17 Wheels:
I love the look, Street Rod'ish and enjoy it this way.
There is a noticeable ride quality change, ESPECIALLY if you carry 4 adults or much weight often. I use for primarily for commutting, and it rides fine with just me, most of the miles is how I use vehicle, without much weight.
I did have some Rear Tire-Fender Rub, more notice-able with the after-market wheels. I had to modify, the inside lip of fender, some have rolled, I cut-back the lip some, Now NO Tire Rub issues.
Hope that helps!!!
Stock 17 Wheels
After-Market 17 Wheels:
I love the look, Street Rod'ish and enjoy it this way.
There is a noticeable ride quality change, ESPECIALLY if you carry 4 adults or much weight often. I use for primarily for commutting, and it rides fine with just me, most of the miles is how I use vehicle, without much weight.
I did have some Rear Tire-Fender Rub, more notice-able with the after-market wheels. I had to modify, the inside lip of fender, some have rolled, I cut-back the lip some, Now NO Tire Rub issues.
Hope that helps!!!
Those are nice wheels! Are they American Racing or? Whats the backspace,etc? Thanks
Member
Joined: 02-05-2006
Posts: 41
From: Flatwoods,Ky
18" on goldlines
I have lowered my hhr 2" with goldline spring.Here are picture of my car with 16" and 18" and I do pull a 5x8 trailer to show all over the united states this way.No problems.I have the 18" drifz wheels for sale at this time for $400
Senior Member
Joined: 06-29-2007
Posts: 165
From: NC
Some questions from a new guy here.
- Are the springs the only component required to lower an HHR?
- How many different height options are there? I'd like more than just leveling, but I don't want it super slammed either.
Thanks.
- Are the springs the only component required to lower an HHR?
- How many different height options are there? I'd like more than just leveling, but I don't want it super slammed either.
Thanks.