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Old May 29, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Take pity upon my person............

Forgive me for asking this, but I've searched the forums and have not found the answer to my query.

All i want to do is lower the rear end of my wagon from stock height so it sits level.

What spring would do the job and will I have to get different shocks?

Thanks to any and all that respond.
Old May 29, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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rear spring from an SS FE5 suspension, or I have a pair of rear springs from Canuck Motorsports $65.00 let me know if you're interested
Old May 29, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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what kind of drop do those offer?
i switch from stock 16" to 17" every summer.
Old May 29, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Might be too much of a spring rate diff between front and rear...there are posts here...a long while back..that covers the right springs.. some used cobalt ss springs as these are not too stiff..and believe progressive (?) Makes a rear leveling spring.
Old May 29, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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Cobalt SS/SC rear springs drop = 1-1/2" (soft spring)

Cobalt SS/TC rear springs drop = 1-1/4" these I have in mine, good match for the FE3 (imo). + I haul stuff, no problemo..
Old May 29, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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After searching i saw that it was the SS/TC springs, not the SC,s.....
Old May 29, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by IgottaWoody
After searching i saw that it was the SS/TC springs, not the SC,s.....
yup, dem be the good ones. Unless one likes a ride like mush..

Heres some now:

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/deleted-threads-41/stock-ss-tc-fe5-springs-46375/
Old May 30, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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1 1/2 inch drop progressive spring rate, not mushy at all, I tow a 15 foot box trailer for my quad and have no problems at all. somebody did just post FE5 springs on the site for $60.00 used, from a Cobalt SS , you pays yer money you takes yer chances.
Old May 30, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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I used the Cobalt SS/TC springs in my 2011 and it sets level. You must give them a little time to settle though. I'm very pleased with the results and highly recommend them.

Jim
Old May 30, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Hey look here......https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=46375

Think it's the same one Sleeper was pointing to.



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