View Full Version : Wht suspension setup on the SS?


bullitzx2
05-26-2005, 01:18 PM
Alriht i knw tht the ss comes with front independent suspension. springs and struts. but wht does the rear have just springs and the twistbeam axle?

Eddie
05-26-2005, 03:10 PM
front - struts/springs, rear- shocks/springs.

Maven
06-03-2005, 03:09 PM
rear suspension of the SS/ss is a semi independent twist beam with coil springs and antisway bar. base,ls,lt have no sway bar.

Vita
07-02-2005, 04:01 AM
anyone know if it's the same as the ION RL? (minus the lightweight components, only basic design/compatibility)

Maven
07-02-2005, 03:14 PM
Well Vita I am not sure what you mean by "lightweight components" but yes the Ion RL and Cobalt SS/sc share the same rear suspension/brakes, the cars are virtual twins on a mechanical level, they share many parts.

Ljavy17
07-02-2005, 03:20 PM
Will the eaibach Springs and those other H&R springs listed for the cobalt fit on an SS

Maven
07-02-2005, 03:39 PM
they will but you need to remember that the SS ALREADY has lower, stiffer springs than normal....putting a base Cobalt sport spring in an SS may actually RAISE the car and SOFTEN the ride.

Mercury
07-21-2005, 01:50 AM
How exactally would coilovers work on this rear setup?

zinner
07-21-2005, 03:56 AM
they will but you need to remember that the SS ALREADY has lower, stiffer springs than normal....putting a base Cobalt sport spring in an SS may actually RAISE the car and SOFTEN the ride.


Well I saw an SS/SC with a lowered suspension at the Bash and it's definetly lower than stock. I am now sure about the ride. The guy is on this board and his car is picture of the month.