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Old May 4, 2024 | 02:38 PM
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Suspension question

Hello new to forum. I have 2011 HHR LT 4 - Door Wagon. I noticed it says LL on title. Curious about that. But main concern I am gonna install Rev 9 coilovers front and rear. I need to know what else do I replace on front end like sway bar link size? If I am missing something please let me know.. I have already read all reviews on Rev 9 coilovers.They will be fine for what I am doing. If you know any of the shelf parts to resolve my cast and camber issues.
Old May 4, 2024 | 04:34 PM
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The stock swaybar end links should be good, steering rack spacers and rear transmission mount spacers from ZZP or Turbo Tech Racing will help as will camber bolts if required.
Old May 4, 2024 | 08:27 PM
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Welcome Aboard ! Wouldn't hurt to measure your sway bar end links, since they have 2 sizes.

my 08 2LT takes the 9.86" .. FWIW.
Old May 5, 2024 | 10:11 AM
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The correct sway bar link is 9.86/10 inch NOT 12 inch that some books say.
The only way to adjust caster is a body pull.
Camber kits will only change by less than 2 degrees.
The only adjustment available from the factory is toe. Camber and caster are set by the body (strut tower angles).
Old May 5, 2024 | 11:03 AM
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There are upper strut plates with adjustment for camber and caster, your kit might have them


Old May 5, 2024 | 11:04 AM
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I should have looked those up

Old May 5, 2024 | 01:35 PM
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Those appear to have camber and caster adjustments
Old May 5, 2024 | 04:14 PM
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As I said…
Old May 5, 2024 | 04:47 PM
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I'm having a bad eye day. Didn't see any text at all.
Old May 5, 2024 | 05:56 PM
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So. Looking at those adjustable strut plates, they can only be used for caster adjustments ? You would still need offset camber bolts as Donbrew mentioned ?
Just the gearhead in me asking. The engineering part of me is not very edumacated. 🤨

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