What Did You Do To Your HHR Today?
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Joined: 11-07-2021
Posts: 145
From: Dinwiddie County Virginia
Being that you are a new member here, are you aware of the "unique" LCA's for the SS models ? I hope you are and ordered the correct ones.
Anyhow. Here's some info from the sites Common Parts List:
Lower Control Arm - SS models ONLY (FE5 suspension)
IMPORTANT: they are only available thru GM - No after-market suppliers make a compatible part at this time, even though they may say the parts they have are for all HHR's
- GM - P/N: 25930724 - Right
- GM - P/N: 25930725 - Left
(note: Do NOT substitute a FE1 or FE3 LCA - the ball joint stub on them is 20MM and is not compatible with the spindle on a FE5/SS which is 20.5MM)
Anyhow. Here's some info from the sites Common Parts List:
Lower Control Arm - SS models ONLY (FE5 suspension)
IMPORTANT: they are only available thru GM - No after-market suppliers make a compatible part at this time, even though they may say the parts they have are for all HHR's
- GM - P/N: 25930724 - Right
- GM - P/N: 25930725 - Left
(note: Do NOT substitute a FE1 or FE3 LCA - the ball joint stub on them is 20MM and is not compatible with the spindle on a FE5/SS which is 20.5MM)
Fortunately, I’ve been reading threads on replacing LCAs on the SS. You guys are chock full of useful knowledge of these little beasts.
To ease your mind, those are the part numbers and GM branding on the orders.
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Joined: 09-07-2021
Posts: 302
From: Michigan
Don't forget to use the ChevyHHR discount when you use RockAuto.
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From: Welland,Ont Canada
Very nice,……I SAID,…….VERY NICE!!!
My 2 HHR’s were factory equipped with the Pioneer upgraded speaker system. I wonder what a new set of speakers and a new subwoofer would do for the sound system? Everything works fine, so I’m not going to find out anytime soon!
I see your console cubby did one with the rubber insert either. A parts yard trip item for sure !
My 2 HHR’s were factory equipped with the Pioneer upgraded speaker system. I wonder what a new set of speakers and a new subwoofer would do for the sound system? Everything works fine, so I’m not going to find out anytime soon!
I see your console cubby did one with the rubber insert either. A parts yard trip item for sure !
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Joined: 09-07-2021
Posts: 302
From: Michigan
Very nice,……I SAID,…….VERY NICE!!!
My 2 HHR’s were factory equipped with the Pioneer upgraded speaker system. I wonder what a new set of speakers and a new subwoofer would do for the sound system? Everything works fine, so I’m not going to find out anytime soon!
I see your console cubby did one with the rubber insert either. A parts yard trip item for sure !
My 2 HHR’s were factory equipped with the Pioneer upgraded speaker system. I wonder what a new set of speakers and a new subwoofer would do for the sound system? Everything works fine, so I’m not going to find out anytime soon!
I see your console cubby did one with the rubber insert either. A parts yard trip item for sure !
My daughter had the Pioneer upgraded speakers in her old Cobalt and I really liked it - if it was in my car, I wouldn't have done this - but I have the really base model and the speakers were blown when I got it. I looked at the tossing a stock Pioneer sub in there but those are expensive on eBay and probably not as good as this.
EDIT: Ohhhh. I see what you were referring to now - the plug at the bottom is actually the USB connector for the radio that has a waterproof cover in case something gets spilled. I have a Pioneer with wireless CarPlay so I rarely use the USB. I thought you were referring to the hole on the back side of the tray next to the bass knob I covered with rubber chair slide, lol.
Last edited by Cheap Guy; Nov 16, 2021 at 08:14 PM.
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Joined: 12-05-2014
Posts: 3,349
From: Northern Ohio
Also could have been more work than you bargained for. I got a factory sub/amp assembly and grille from a yard, did not use the amp, would have involved pulling the whole special harness and installing in my car. All the other speakers are fed by that amp.