i just bought Eibach lowering springs for my Pursuit GT. The Pursuits have Gas-Pressurized shocks while the Cobalt has regular shocks.

my question is will the gas-pressurized shocks in the Pursuit take better to lowering springs then the regular shocks in the Cobalt. Ie. Not destroying the life of the shocks

 

My shop said that they do, since my lowering job last week im very happy,gas pressuised shocks to be on the 07 balts, once again the g5's getting the goodies go figure

 

i was under the impression that the SS and SS/SC both and gas pressure monotub shocks.

 

Maybe the 06's do and not the 05's that what was in the shop at the time

 

my car has gas pressure monotube shocks...

 

They won't be too much different from each other. The big problem people have normally had with using stock struts is that they put 30k plus miles on them and then lower their car. The strut is used to a certain ride height, then a large change is put on them which can cause them to fail. I think for the people lowering with less than 15k miles on their stock struts should be fine.

 

so does mine...i hear them everytime i go over a speed bump...

 

The GT Pursuit does not have Gas pressureized Shocks and Struts, only the SS/SC has them.
The GT has the Tuned Sport suspension packacge which is the same as the 2.4L SS

here are the differances in the suspension packages.

all 2.2L premium ride

This independent front strut–type suspension is tuned to “give” with the road because of a long wheel travel. In combination with a hydroformed mounting cradle, this Premium Ride suspension gives you a solid, precise feel.

Hydraulic rear ride bushings are also incorporated to help provide improved ride quality while limiting road noise.

2.4L SS tuned sport
Paired with 17-inch Sport tires, SS suspension uses monotube rear shocks to give you even crisper response.

Hydraulic rear ride bushings are also incorporated to help provide improved ride quality while limiting road noise.

2.0L SS/SC performance handeling
Developed from testing on numerous racetracks throughout North America and Europe, this suspension — exclusive to SS Supercharged Coupe — is designed to perform.

This race–tuned, high–performance suspension that features independent front and twist axle rear suspensions — along with front and rear stabilizer bars. There’s also hydraulic rear ride bushings for improved ride quality and coarse road noise suppression.

In addition, gas–pressurized monotube rear shocks and dual–rate springs are tuned for the ride and handling characteristics of the SS Supercharged Coupe. These add to vehicle ride and handling with improved damping response during extreme handling events.

but to answer your question, yes your suspension should take better to lowering, as apposed to the base cobalts or pursuits.
the SS/SC would be even better, but regardless of any of these. your shocks will not last as long as they would with the stock springs.

start saveing for aftermarket shocks now

 

my friend rented an 07 G6 sedan. it has the gas pressure suspension in that.

 

My shop said my G5 Gt has them also,is this just another case of the Canadian pursuit having something the 2.4 ss does not. i guess thats pontiac for ya just confusing us all.

 

i got gas shocks in my base. ive looked for stock replacements and thats what it calls for.

 

Gas shocks are not unique, they are found on a lot of cars, from ecno cars to luxury cars

 

Hey G5Mike would you happen to have a link on where i can buy the Lowering Springs for my Pursuit Gt?

 

Not off hand, you can get a hold of BC tires and automotive and they will send them anywhere in Canada