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Old 04-09-2012, 10:56 AM
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Loweing problems

I just got lowering springs installed (eibach sportlines) on my stock shocks and struts, and its higher on side on the back. I can't tell if I'm on a slanted hill but what could cause this? It's bothering me. This one a 2009 cobalt lt
Old 04-09-2012, 11:00 AM
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drive to a gas station and the platform should be leveled see if its still up on one side there
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All Cobalts seem to be a little higher on the passenger side rear.

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drive to a gas station and the platform should be leveled see if its still up on one side there
I hope not. They should be a couple of degrees off level for drainage.

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Old 04-09-2012, 12:46 PM
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Sweet ha thats the side i was talking about, also I needed air in my tires too.
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how much difference is it, mine has no difference at all
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Barely none now, since I fixed my tire pressure. What kind of springs for you have?
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SSC, not noticable at least
Old 04-09-2012, 02:18 PM
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i am experiencing a vibration at low speeds on the passenger front side tho, most lowered cobalts get that hopefully not you. im in the process of getting a true fix for this issue. some have mentionned rotated transmission mounts
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Originally Posted by Shogokuma
SSC, not noticable at least
Is that a good drop? I see its 2 front 1.5 back.

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i am experiencing a vibration at low speeds on the passenger front side tho, most lowered cobalts get that hopefully not you. im in the process of getting a true fix for this issue. some have mentionned rotated transmission mounts
I thought about getting that, they are good for wheel hop but I dont have the money.

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Old 04-09-2012, 09:32 PM
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you can always buy them later, im debating between that or trying tht new strut mount i ordered for the passenger side to see if that will cure my problem..
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I'm saving up for Fe5 shocks and struts for now. Tell me how it works out for you.
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let them settle
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Originally Posted by ChargedxSSx
let them settle
I see that you have pacesetter headers, do you like them? I just worry because they are so cheap.
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they arent bad ... i dont like the sound they give off tho ... wanna go to a long tube
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i have the tc shocks and strust the ride quality is stiffer, make sure you get the new endlinks for the TC and not the SC, they are shorter, and also get the alignment for the tc and not the sc apparently they are different
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Where did get yours?

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Originally Posted by Shogokuma
i have the tc shocks and strust the ride quality is stiffer, make sure you get the new endlinks for the TC and not the SC, they are shorter, and also get the alignment for the tc and not the sc apparently they are different
Im kind of new to this. So what would I need to get?
Fe5 shocks and struts
What else?
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endlinks for the TC (if you have the suspension for TC) and springs of your choice then an alignment
make sure they align to the TC specs and not the LJS apparently i learned that most will do the specs of the LT
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Originally Posted by Shogokuma
endlinks for the TC (if you have the suspension for TC) and springs of your choice then an alignment
make sure they align to the TC specs and not the LJS apparently i learned that most will do the specs of the LT
What you mean by the TC specs, sorry just new to this stuff. Where did you purchase more of your stuff? sounds easier just getting coilovers lol
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coil overs are like 1000$ pluss, i paid like 400-500$ at the most, zzp has some kind of junkyard of cobalts i cant remember who i was in contact with but ive been ordering used parts from them i got the entire lnf suspention (struts springs shocks) for like 110 plus 110 shipping since i live in canada.
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