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Old 08-31-2006 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SYE
I don't know what type you have, but I've got your average metal ones and the front of the HHR on both sides of the wheel is way too low, probably 2 inches. Backing the rear tires on to the ramps is the only way it works. I haven't seen any variant of a ramp that has a gradual enough incline that would work with the HHR (front).
I'll have to check the brand but they're plastic and I bought them at AutoZone. They do have a longer incline than what I'm used to seeing. That may be why.
Old 08-31-2006 | 07:38 PM
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I'd like to get a set of those.. I checked all the usual places and could only find ones of similar incline and height.
Old 08-31-2006 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SYE
I'd like to get a set of those.. I checked all the usual places and could only find ones of similar incline and height.
I'll check in the morning and let ya know!
Old 08-31-2006 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GDZHHR
I'll check in the morning and let ya know!
Mike, Most likely you have a set of the Rhino Ramps, http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...rameters=Ramps .

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Old 08-31-2006 | 08:22 PM
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Mike, Most likely you have a set of the Rhino Ramps, http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...rameters=Ramps .

Al
That's it! Thanks, now I don't have to look. I got the 8000lb. also has a 12000lb.

Old 08-31-2006 | 08:34 PM
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That's it! Thanks, now I don't have to look. I got the 8000lb. also has a 12000lb.
No problem, the 8000lb. GVW capacity ones will work just fine for the HHR, both have 17 degree inclines.
Old 09-02-2006 | 09:52 PM
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Sway Bar Success!

Thanks for the install help. I'm a chesty 6'1 230 and I installed them on the ground, but backed up on a couple of 2X4s for the final torqueing.

I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains CA and drive on windy roads daily. I'm really happy with the HHR but the stock suspension was pretty mushy. The sway bar really helped the cornering stability. I have no interest in mods to gain a few percent of this or that, this was defineately worthwhile.

Bryan Hoyer
Sport Red 1LT
now with sway bar! and a KnN Air Filter
Old 09-05-2006 | 04:34 PM
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anti sway

Well I finally broke down and ordered my anti sway bar from socal this weekend. I have been trying to decide what to do next and as much as I wanted to order the CGS it's gonna have to wait till I get this done. I know you folks said it's an easy install and I hope you're right because this is something I've never done before but I do a lot of highway driving and I'd like to have better control at high speeds. They drive like maniacs here in Michigan and you've got to stay on your toes all the time.
Old 09-06-2006 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by killjoy
Well I finally broke down and ordered my anti sway bar from socal this weekend. I have been trying to decide what to do next and as much as I wanted to order the CGS it's gonna have to wait till I get this done. I know you folks said it's an easy install and I hope you're right because this is something I've never done before but I do a lot of highway driving and I'd like to have better control at high speeds. They drive like maniacs here in Michigan and you've got to stay on your toes all the time.
Guaranteed absolute piece of cake !!!!
Old 09-06-2006 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by killjoy
Well I finally broke down and ordered my anti sway bar from socal this weekend. I have been trying to decide what to do next and as much as I wanted to order the CGS it's gonna have to wait till I get this done. I know you folks said it's an easy install and I hope you're right because this is something I've never done before but I do a lot of highway driving and I'd like to have better control at high speeds. They drive like maniacs here in Michigan and you've got to stay on your toes all the time.
Man, you are right about those Michigan drivers

I've never been in more aggressive driving in all my life than when I went through Detroit And I'm a Boston driver, you know, we are called Mass holes for a reason!
New York, New Jersey, got nothin' on Detroit!

The Anti swaybar is our friend, and boy do you need it

Drive safely.



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