Leveling dilemma
#1
Leveling dilemma
I have a 2011 2LT, 2.4L, automatic, FE3 suspension. I want to level out the rear (not an all around drop), but after a couple hours searching here I haven't been able to come to a decision.
I measured the gaps from the top of the rims straight up to the fender edge: front 6 3/16", rear 7 13/16", which means to perfectly level out I would need to drop 1 5/8" in the rear, or at least as close as possible.
I won't mind if the ride gets a little stiffer, but don't want it softer.
I probably won't do this until spring. I also have a full set of mud flaps (GM part 12499528) and I don't want the flaps to scrape on speed bumps. They won't be installed until I get them painted along with my replacement trim (grille, door handles, beauty bar).
So should I go Gold Line, Cobalt SS/SC, Cobalt SS/TC, Eibach, Pedder, or something else? I've seen the posts about the Gold Lines making noise by binding/bottoming out, and it seems like a crap shoot whether or not that happens.
I measured the gaps from the top of the rims straight up to the fender edge: front 6 3/16", rear 7 13/16", which means to perfectly level out I would need to drop 1 5/8" in the rear, or at least as close as possible.
I won't mind if the ride gets a little stiffer, but don't want it softer.
I probably won't do this until spring. I also have a full set of mud flaps (GM part 12499528) and I don't want the flaps to scrape on speed bumps. They won't be installed until I get them painted along with my replacement trim (grille, door handles, beauty bar).
So should I go Gold Line, Cobalt SS/SC, Cobalt SS/TC, Eibach, Pedder, or something else? I've seen the posts about the Gold Lines making noise by binding/bottoming out, and it seems like a crap shoot whether or not that happens.
#3
If I remember correctly, the SS/SC springs are lower, but softer than... some stock HHR suspension, I don't think that other post specified which. But that's why I noted that I have the FE3.
#5
Quote:
Originally Posted by shroogis
I don't believe they have SS/SC or SS/TC specific Cobalt springs...maybe I am wrong?
Yes they both have different part #'s
& the SS/SC springs are softer & lower more,.
the SS/TC springs are stronger & can haul more & lower a bit less..
***** Go with the SS/TC, no a$$ drag when you get on it.
Yo Yo Yo, there ya go.
Originally Posted by shroogis
I don't believe they have SS/SC or SS/TC specific Cobalt springs...maybe I am wrong?
Yes they both have different part #'s
& the SS/SC springs are softer & lower more,.
the SS/TC springs are stronger & can haul more & lower a bit less..
***** Go with the SS/TC, no a$$ drag when you get on it.
Yo Yo Yo, there ya go.
#7
Did you drop the front after this pic? Or did you leave it this way. It looks level when looking at the running boards but that front gap is bigger then the rear which looks odd.
#9
Quote:
Originally Posted by shroogis
I don't believe they have SS/SC or SS/TC specific Cobalt springs...maybe I am wrong?
Yes they both have different part #'s
& the SS/SC springs are softer & lower more,.
the SS/TC springs are stronger & can haul more & lower a bit less..
***** Go with the SS/TC, no a$$ drag when you get on it.
Yo Yo Yo, there ya go.
Originally Posted by shroogis
I don't believe they have SS/SC or SS/TC specific Cobalt springs...maybe I am wrong?
Yes they both have different part #'s
& the SS/SC springs are softer & lower more,.
the SS/TC springs are stronger & can haul more & lower a bit less..
***** Go with the SS/TC, no a$$ drag when you get on it.
Yo Yo Yo, there ya go.
This is helping, but I'm still not decided yet.
#10