SS struts on a 2lt?
07-19-2019, 05:16 PM
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SS struts on a 2lt?
Hi everyone,
I have a 2006 HHR 2LT that needs struts. I would like to put the SS struts on it if possible. Has anyone done this? If so, where is the best place to buy them?
Thanks
Karl
I have a 2006 HHR 2LT that needs struts. I would like to put the SS struts on it if possible. Has anyone done this? If so, where is the best place to buy them?
Thanks
Karl
07-19-2019, 06:03 PM
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Complete struts are not available so you also would need springs & mounts and rear springs and shocks.
Many places sell "SS" struts, but if they say "fits all" they are incorrect. See the "commonly used parts" thread for GM part numbers. https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/comm...-thread-48833/
Many places sell "SS" struts, but if they say "fits all" they are incorrect. See the "commonly used parts" thread for GM part numbers. https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/comm...-thread-48833/
07-19-2019, 07:41 PM
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07-19-2019, 10:14 PM
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2011 2LT 46,000 miles, 2.4L Sawyer Tune
I put Cobalt lowering springs KYB Shocks on the rear and a TTR Rear sway bar. Got Much improved handling and a nice level profile.
I didn't have to touch the front.
Just today I was pushed by a Ford Explorer on a double S ... 4 lane with a down hill on one end and an uphill on the other end.
45 MPH speed limit. He let off at 65 as I left him behind with ease.
Less effort and less cost then switching to a complete SS change over ?
But .... To Each His Own.
Silverfox
I put Cobalt lowering springs KYB Shocks on the rear and a TTR Rear sway bar. Got Much improved handling and a nice level profile.
I didn't have to touch the front.
Just today I was pushed by a Ford Explorer on a double S ... 4 lane with a down hill on one end and an uphill on the other end.
45 MPH speed limit. He let off at 65 as I left him behind with ease.
Less effort and less cost then switching to a complete SS change over ?
But .... To Each His Own.
Silverfox
Last edited by Silverfox; 07-19-2019 at 11:03 PM.
I have almost exact set up on mine as well.
07-20-2019, 09:28 PM
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Sleeper,
I actually took Your example with the exception I went for the softer Cobalt spring version.
The other benefit in using our choice instead of the SS system is the quality of the ride in comparison.
You do not have to sacrifice the ride quality.
However if you can justify the Absolute Need for the FE5 SS suspension, then yes ... Go For It.
Silverfox
I actually took Your example with the exception I went for the softer Cobalt spring version.
The other benefit in using our choice instead of the SS system is the quality of the ride in comparison.
You do not have to sacrifice the ride quality.
However if you can justify the Absolute Need for the FE5 SS suspension, then yes ... Go For It.
Silverfox