Rear Shocks
#2
If they are the original shocks, yeah they are probably about shot. Have you given the rear of the car a bounce test to check the action of the shocks, and to test for noise, or looked at them to see if they are leaking?
#4
Rear shocks for the SS
My 08 SS has almost 110k and I think it is time to replace the rear shocks and the front struts; mainly because it feels like the ride has degraded to the point where we are feeling every bump in the road.
My question is who else besides AC/Delco and KYB make shocks and/or struts for the SS? I have found the AC/Delco parts for a very good price on Amazon, but I can't really find any other brands worth considering besides the KYB. Does anyone know who actually makes the shocks and struts for AC/Delco?
I won't use Monroe because I have had very poor results using them on other vehicles in the past. And, I would jump at the chance to put a set of Bilsteins or other premium shock if available.
I would like to improve the ride quality, if possible, while still maintaining the all important flat cornering ability.
Thanks in advance for your time and responses!
My question is who else besides AC/Delco and KYB make shocks and/or struts for the SS? I have found the AC/Delco parts for a very good price on Amazon, but I can't really find any other brands worth considering besides the KYB. Does anyone know who actually makes the shocks and struts for AC/Delco?
I won't use Monroe because I have had very poor results using them on other vehicles in the past. And, I would jump at the chance to put a set of Bilsteins or other premium shock if available.
I would like to improve the ride quality, if possible, while still maintaining the all important flat cornering ability.
Thanks in advance for your time and responses!
#6
Bilstein B6 struts - says compatible with LS/LT and the SS - Bilstein B6 Heavy Duty Series 35-114642 - Strut | O'Reilly Auto Parts
and Bilstein B6 rear shocks - Bilstein B6 Heavy Duty Series 24-118576 - Shock Absorber | O'Reilly Auto Parts
Being they fit the 3 different models they may be a slight downgrade for the SS?????
(with that said, the Bilstein catalog doesn't show the HHR at all - http://www.bilstein.de/fileadmin/use...015_GB_low.pdf)
and Bilstein B6 rear shocks - Bilstein B6 Heavy Duty Series 24-118576 - Shock Absorber | O'Reilly Auto Parts
Being they fit the 3 different models they may be a slight downgrade for the SS?????
(with that said, the Bilstein catalog doesn't show the HHR at all - http://www.bilstein.de/fileadmin/use...015_GB_low.pdf)
#7
Thanks for the quick response! I have my neighborhood O'Reilly's checking on the prices of the part numbers you posted. Hopefully their prices won't be too outrageous!
Oh, BTW, I was able to pull up the rear shocks application listing on the Bilstein web site but not the front struts. A search for the struts resulted in 'part # not found'. However, it was listed on the O'Reilly's site. Very strange. I hope that Bilstein has not decided to discontinue making them. Thanks again
Oh, BTW, I was able to pull up the rear shocks application listing on the Bilstein web site but not the front struts. A search for the struts resulted in 'part # not found'. However, it was listed on the O'Reilly's site. Very strange. I hope that Bilstein has not decided to discontinue making them. Thanks again
#9
These are not cheap.
Koni makes a set for the colbalt and they work well for the HHR. They are Koni Yellows and are adjustable for rebound. The rears just bolt in. The fronts are a cartridge so you have to cut apart the old ones drill a hole on the bottom for a retaining bolt. To adjust the rear unbolt the rear compress all the way then turn lower body. Front shocks can be adjusted from the engine bay. I have these in my 06.
Koni makes a set for the colbalt and they work well for the HHR. They are Koni Yellows and are adjustable for rebound. The rears just bolt in. The fronts are a cartridge so you have to cut apart the old ones drill a hole on the bottom for a retaining bolt. To adjust the rear unbolt the rear compress all the way then turn lower body. Front shocks can be adjusted from the engine bay. I have these in my 06.
#10
I bought some of the cheapest rear shocks I could find on eBay because I am cheap. Well perhaps not cheap but broke all the time, seems to be a correlation,...
Anyway I was very surprised that it seems to have taken a lot of frontend wobble out of my car. Not really sure why. I put new wheel cylinders and all new hardware and shoes in it about a year and a half ago.
While I had the car jacked up to work on the shocks I popped the wheels off and took a look at the rear shoes just to satisfy my mind that they did not need to be replaced yet and to make sure the self adjusters were still working.
I was happy to see that my new hardware still looked like new after a quick blast of brake cleaner. The self adjusters are still working mighty fine. I know that having the rear brakes working properly makes a big difference in having the front end playing nice when your driving.
Anyway I was very surprised that it seems to have taken a lot of frontend wobble out of my car. Not really sure why. I put new wheel cylinders and all new hardware and shoes in it about a year and a half ago.
While I had the car jacked up to work on the shocks I popped the wheels off and took a look at the rear shoes just to satisfy my mind that they did not need to be replaced yet and to make sure the self adjusters were still working.
I was happy to see that my new hardware still looked like new after a quick blast of brake cleaner. The self adjusters are still working mighty fine. I know that having the rear brakes working properly makes a big difference in having the front end playing nice when your driving.
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