What's the difference between a lt and rs suspension?

[Uneed3521]

I have a 07 cobalt LT I have Megan Racing lowering springs on there and now trying to buy coilovers. But all the ones I see are for ss/sc and rs. What's the difference between them all?

 

[YelloEye]

There isn't an RS. Springs made for any year and trim cobalt will fit. Only thing to watch when comparing is if they say the drop is from SS springs or from base model springs.

 

[Jaws4God]

I saw the megan springs on ebay for $160 do u like them? Anyone else have experience with them?

Thanks

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[Jaws4God]

Anyone be able to help me with lowering Springs? I may be getting rims soon and want to lower it as cost effective and correctly as possible.

Thanks

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[YelloEye]

Powell sells YYZ springs. Best handling ones out there with a rise comfort close to stock.

 

[Jaws4God]

Powell sells YYZ springs. Best handling ones out there with a rise comfort close to stock.

How much does it lower? Do I have to change shocks? How much are they?

Thank you

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[mkulrey13]

ZZP Has the famous SSC Springs. Best drop/ride performance hands down. Also RS is not a real model.

 

[bluebaltz]

soooo, based on what i read here, all the stock & aftermarket suspension for LTs & SSs will fit my LS cobalt?

---------- Post added at 09:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:17 AM ----------

uggg well i answered part of my question lol (i was mainly interested in springs/struts)
http://www.chevycobaltforum.com/forum/f10/front-sway-bar-question-5662/

 

[YelloEye]

soooo, based on what i read here, all the stock & aftermarket suspension for LTs & SSs will fit my LS cobalt?

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uggg well i answered part of my question lol (i was mainly interested in springs/struts)
http://www.chevycobaltforum.com/forum/f10/front-sway-bar-question-5662/

Yeah, everything suspension will swap over. Front sway bar mounts are different on one of the trims and years but it's just an extra bolt that you can drill yourself.

 

[bluebaltz]

just a clean drill for a nut & bolt, or a tapped & threaded hole?

lol i swear i'd've figured all this out if i could fit under there lol

 

[YelloEye]

I can't recall, I'll see if I can't find the thread later, we don't have it on this site.

 

[Jaws4God]

I will probably get kicked off this site for asking this. . :-/ But I can't afford Springs right now. . Is it feasible to cut a coil? I just got a great deal on 17s and I know they will look dumb at stock height. ..



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[YelloEye]

You cannot cut the rear springs due to their beehive shape. The fronts are possible but it is highly discouraged because of the spring's progressive nature. You'll end up with a spring that has more rebound than it should in less travel. Think slammed Honda hatch pogostick. Granted it's probably not quite that bad but it's the same deal.

You can snag springs for fairly cheap depending on what you want.

 

[Jaws4God]

You cannot cut the rear springs due to their beehive shape. The fronts are possible but it is highly discouraged because of the spring's progressive nature. You'll end up with a spring that has more rebound than it should in less travel. Think slammed Honda hatch pogostick. Granted it's probably not quite that bad but it's the same deal.

You can snag springs for fairly cheap depending on what you want.

I was looking in ebay at megan springs for $150. But after seeing rhebpics of ur all drops with b&g I was leaning at them. But those are like $250

I see those no name ebay ones for like $80 but am afraid those would be horrible..

Thank you for not bashing me.. I know thatbis the worst option.. but I just have no money and cringe at idea of rims with stock height.
Any other info for a cheap way to lower is greatly appreciated!

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[YelloEye]

I was looking in ebay at megan springs for $150. But after seeing rhebpics of ur all drops with b&g I was leaning at them. But those are like $250

I see those no name ebay ones for like $80 but am afraid those would be horrible..

Thank you for not bashing me.. I know thatbis the worst option.. but I just have no money and cringe at idea of rims with stock height.
Any other info for a cheap way to lower is greatly appreciated!

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Check craigslist in your area, there are bound to be some springs for sale.

 

[YelloEye]

Saw these H&R springs on CSS for $175: For Sale Corsa Touring, Yakima, Thule, H&R - Cobalt SS Network

They go for $210 new on Andy's Autosport 05-up Chevrolet Cobalt Lowering Springs from H&R at Andy's Auto Sport

 

[Jaws4God]

Saw these H&R springs on CSS for $175: For Sale Corsa Touring, Yakima, Thule, H&R - Cobalt SS Network

They go for $210 new on Andy's Autosport 05-up Chevrolet Cobalt Lowering Springs from H&R at Andy's Auto Sport

Thanks! How much would they lower my lt sedan?

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[YelloEye]

It says in the 2nd link. I think its 1-1.5 inches.

 

[jonny_b]

DONT BUY THE CHEAP EBAY SPRINGS!!! they are just shorter stock rate springs so you just slam along. I have the rub marks on my wheel wells to prove it from a few highway patch jobs. They suck horribly, and when they settle, alot of times they wont be the same drop at all 4 corners.

Trust me. My sig tells the story.

 

[Jaws4God]

DONT BUY THE CHEAP EBAY SPRINGS!!! they are just shorter stock rate springs so you just slam along. I have the rub marks on my wheel wells to prove it from a few highway patch jobs. They suck horribly, and when they settle, alot of times they wont be the same drop at all 4 corners.

Trust me. My sig tells the story.

So which ones do you recommend? I want a nice drop for as little money as possible.

Thank you

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