I need to replace my strut assembly, I am told I need part specific to SS version of HHR but cannot locate ... any advice on where I can buy them?

 

I got mine from Rock Auto,

The SS uses the FE5 Struts

ACDELCO Part # 506667 (Right)
ACDELCO Part # 560581 (left)

 

If you get a chance, try the SEARCH box at the top-center of the page. There have been several discussions of this topic.

 

X2 what Don typed and Sinabu has the part numbers for the correct AC Delco FE5 SS struts

 

GM part # for 1 strut is 19179738 at $151.70 & the other side part # is 20794824 at $164.86

 

Are there any assembled front struts available for FE5? (springs and shocks assembled).
I see that crateenginedepot has them but only if you buy the entire front and back sets..
HHR FE5-FE5 Strut,Shock,Spring Plug and Play System FE5-FE5

 

Not that anyone has posted about. I don't know why. If you could buy the springs then the other parts are available; shock & mount is all that's left.

If you have air power it is not really all that dangerous to compress the springs. The compressers they sell/loan have lots of safety features. That being said; if it scares you at all, don't do it.

 

I've seen Rock Auto has 2 different Quick Strut assemblies, one by FCS and another by SenSen. $75/side for the FCS and $76/side for the SenSen. Not sure if they are worth the money as a single Delco strut is $92 as mentioned. Anyone have experience with either company's parts?

 

I've never heard of these companies, I tend to stay with sources I know and trust for great products. the listing canroc posted is for GM OEM parts for the 08 and up FE5 suspension for the SS model. a bit pricey but OEM!

 

Anything that cheap is a collision part. Only used in order to sell the car to the next sucker. Or a typo and not "complete".