New member but old owner of 2008 HHR.

Just had close to a grand’s worth of electrical repairs done. During inspection they found both rear coil springs are broken, probably related to towing a large, full trailer.

Would like to delay replacing them for about 30 days when I’m due to receive a good sized check, but not at expense of life or limb. Any substantial risk in not getting it done immediately?

 

You can buy new springs for under $100. Try RockAuto.com or eBay.

Easy to do just remove BOTH shocks, with the rear end up on jackstands, then pry the axle down enough.

 

And disconnect the clip holding the brake line!!!

half hour job.....if it's handled correctly.

 

Welcome to the site!

 

Welcome to the site! I would be more inclined to worry about what could happen to someone following you if one were to fall out in traffic.. Especially at speed! I have a stock pair from a 2007 LT that you can have for $40.00 if you pay the shipping :) I'm in the Fort Wayne area.

 

donbrew
thanks I'll check them out

Snoopy
Appreciate the additional heads up:
btw like your mantra. reminded me of Jethro Tull's Wounded, Old & Treacherous

Oldblue & Benjiwah:
Thanks for the "welcome aboard"