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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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which shocks/struts to use??

Guys i need some advice. So i recently lowered the SS and i love it, but while i was in the process of removing the front strut i noticed that the front right is leaking. It means that it blew with just the stock springs so im looking for a good aftermarket replacement. Do you guys have any recomendations on which ones to use, and also let me know where to get them?? Thanks in advance
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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How much of a drop did you go with?
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Good question, is our shock/struts the same as the cobalt ss/tc? I know the cobalt ss/tc guys say to stay with the factory, because its already shorter and valved for a lowered vehicle. Of course they are talking about mild drops, so anything extreme I would probably go with the adjustable coil overs.

If I go with after market springs it will probably be Pedders myself as they are suppose to be the best springs to improve handling and they give a very mild drop. No they don't drop the lowest but are proven to be the best to improve handling.
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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How much of a drop did you go with?
1.6 front and 2.0 back
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Good question, is our shock/struts the same as the cobalt ss/tc? I know the cobalt ss/tc guys say to stay with the factory, because its already shorter and valved for a lowered vehicle. Of course they are talking about mild drops, so anything extreme I would probably go with the adjustable coil overs.

If I go with after market springs it will probably be Pedders myself as they are suppose to be the best springs to improve handling and they give a very mild drop. No they don't drop the lowest but are proven to be the best to improve handling.
Our shocks are different then the cobalt tc i just spoke to Tom from CED about it.
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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I thought you were going to use the Stance set up. What's wrong with their struts?
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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I didnt do the stances cus of some money issues. So i got springs for now and if i come up on some extra money i will get the stances
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Double post my bad
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Both of my front struts were replaced under waranty with 38,000 miles. They will not last much farther past that , IMO
Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Both of my front struts were replaced under waranty with 38,000 miles. They will not last much farther past that , IMO
Thats good to know. They will do one under warranty but i would like to get both replaced if im doin it



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