My 06 HHR has 50K on the original suspension. I am planning to install new MOOG greaseable front sway bar links when I replace the front brakes (pads and rotors). I am also considering replacing the rear shocks. I want to stay with stock shocks.

Which shock is the best for the money: KYB GR-2, Monroe Sensa-trac, or Gabriel Ultra. None of these companies differentiate between soft and sport suspension. Or should I go with Delco factory shocks?

A friend of mine who works on cars suggested the KYB. I can get them at Summit for $30 each. The Monroe and Gabriel are about $35 each at the local parts stores. The Delco is about $50 each at my dealer.

Thanks for your input!

 

I've read that the KYB is the same as the FE3 "sport suspension" that came on the 2LT.

 

I went with the KYB Gr2 which are FE-3 sport susp. as I have the 2 lt $27.85 each from KYB outlet plus shipping. have had them on for about 6 weeks.

 

My 2LT has the FE3 suspension so the KYB should fit the bill. I stopped by Summit this evening (Friday) and bought a pair of KYB GR-2 shocks ($62.39 with tax).

 

Farmer 52 Moog is a grate part and good choice how ever i have not used it on a HHR but i did on my ford Taurus and it made a granny car a NASCAR LOL I put new inner and outer tie rods and ball joints and sway bar end links and it was all Moog and it all had a lifetime warrentee through advance auto