sleeper

Ok, I didn't want to post till I had put a couple hundred good "shake-down" test miles on with the New Rear Leveling Springs.,
That being said & done: Both springs have 8 coil winds (stock 2LT, & Balt SS/TC)...
And as already posted, SS/TC springs are 1" shorter, & lower the rear 1".
That's just what I got as well.. Which is what I wanted. Measuring from top of Rim to fender bottom lip, on both. Don't mind the second pic (tape leaning), I had a problem with holding the tape measure "plumb" & shooting the pic, but trust me, it's 1" lower..

BEFORE:



And AFTER:



Before Springs:



After Springs: Bear in mind, my driveway is on a slight grade up from the road, inclining toward the rear of my ride. On level ground, My Ride is now Level.



My impressions FWIW after having the 09 Cobalt SS/TC springs in back, for approx 200 miles:
Feels much better pushing into curves, before it felt kind'a loose & a bit top heavy, which made me a little uncomfortable in curves. Now I feel more "in the machine", not on top of it. (so to speak)..

I have hauled many things & ALL was fine.
Filled Gas tank or empty, height diff was only 1/4"
I feel I can say the springs are a nice up-grade. Ride quality is still about the same as before, Very Good. Possibly a slight bit tighter, which I was hoping for..

PS: When I get a chance I'll shoot a pic or two on level ground..

In summation, I would only add the $31. bucks a piece for the springs was a great investment for my purposes. It certainly has increased my fun factor driving..

jeffs396

Man I love white panels!

Looks great!

sleeper

Thanks Jeff-

I think it has possibilities..Blank canvas (so to speak), but that is changing.

Next a good rear Sway-Bar & that should have me hooked up (for now) on suspension, with much better than stock handling, manners & vehicle stance....

Smoke Wagon

all this talk about springs....then I saw the pics of the panel at the end and lost all of my thoughts about spring.


I love panels.

sleeper

Smoke Wagon-

One Cool thing about Panels is, less windows to wash...

ZTony8

But there's more metal to wax.Always a tradeoff.

sleeper

Tony- That's true.. Can't win..

MNBullyBoy

Ok, so can anyone give a good summary here?

Is there a difference in drop between the early and later Cobalt SS springs? How much is the front and rear drop for each?

What is the drop with HHR SS springs?

Thanks!

prod

I think the HHR SS springs will leave the back slightly higher than the front, while the cobalt springs will make it level or even slightly lower in the back.
I dont think there is much difference in the visible drop between the cobalt springs, but the newer ones from the 2008+ turbo have a stiffer ride.

MNBullyBoy

Are Saturn ION Redline springs the same as the Cobalt SS springs?