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05-10-2020, 05:38 PM

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tiapetra

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Originally Posted by donbrew

I would need a lot of evidence to be convinced there is any difference in FE1 FE3 parts. FE1 is called "soft ride" FE3 is called "Sport". I guess it is possible that the factory had different spring, shocks and sway bars;. if so that is the ONLY difference. After market vendors don't bother to make a difference generally.

FE1 was generally used for fleet (rental) cars and FE3 on "lot" (dealership) cars.

Cobalt is different; FE1 has stamped steel LCA and smaller front and rear sway bars and 4 lug wheels.

FE5 has a different knuckle/ball joint, springs and sway bar. I can't find any other differences. Not talking about steering gear, just suspension.

Rock Auto lists 3 different racks (part numbers) for each of the 3 different suspensions. So what is the difference if any?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nd+pinion,7388

05-10-2020, 05:46 PM

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I have no idea. but the bolt holes are in the same places. I can't image how the rack would affect ride. Maybe the FE3 is a little quicker that FE1. I doubt Harry Homeowner would ever notice a difference. Could be the paint or powder coat is different.

05-10-2020, 06:03 PM

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I know the SS has a different steering ratio (turn to turn) than the other HHR models. Guess that tighter ratio is through different worm gearing in the SS rack.

05-10-2020, 06:38 PM

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I use the FE3 in my 07 LS with FE1 suspension, no noticeable difference, every thing bolted right in , no wheel alignment required, I just had the disconnect the intermediate steering shaft to centre up the steering wheel

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nd+pinion,7388