Chevrolet Sonic GM Performance Parts Sport Suspension Install: Complete Start to Finish
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- 2012-2017 Chevrolet Sonic GM Performance Parts Sport suspension install. This vehicle is a 2013 Sonic and this video shows you a complete start to finish video on how to install this GMPP kit on your car. This same video could be used in reference to the ZZP Suspension kit, which uses the GMPP parts but with different lowering springs. The kit is easy to install with basic hand tools at your house with moderate mechanical knowledge. The part number for the GMPP kit is 23158161.
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The GM Performance Kit can be found here:
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The ZZP Suspension kit can be found here. This kit includes shorter lowering springs than the GM Performance Parts kit:
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Energy Suspension 9.5158R 7/8" Greasable Sway Bar Set:
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AC Delco Front Sway Bar Links:
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Gearwrench Pass-Thru Socket Set. Used on sway bar and upper strut mount:
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My sister just purchased a 2014 model sedan and I need to replace the struts. Thank you for the demo, it's going to be a big help when I do them. I appreciate that you gave the socket sizes so I know that I already have the correct tools on hand. Thanks again, Cheers.
Thanks for watching and I am glad that it could help you do your project. It really isnt bad and should take an afternoon
Would have been nice to know torque numbers
When measuring ride height your suppose to measure from the middle of the wheel to the top of the fender. Other than that this was a great video! i ordered the zzp lowering kit that comes with these performance struts. I am looking forward to it
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I thought it was going to be a complete procedure. Where are the torque specs for all of the fasteners?
What torque specs are you looking for?
@Street Riders Customs The lower strut to spindle bolts, stabilizer link nut, strut bearing nut and strut to body fasteners.
How thick are your wheel spacers? What did you use to cut the stock studs down so the wheels would fit over them?
The spacers are 1". Did not need to do anything to the stock studs to use them
What name brand spring clamps did you use?
what is the part number for the sway bar bushes?
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How does the Chevy Sonic compare to Sonic the Hedgehog?
They both have their pros and cons, would you like a separate video explaining them?
@@streetriderscustoms only if you wear those red shoes that make you go fast fast
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Would you say the 24mm pass through socket is a must have ? Or can it be done with out it ?
You can do it without it but it's harder to hold it and get the nut tight enough without the proper tools
Okay thank you for the quick response I appreciate it !
Where did you get that pass through 24 mm for the nut on top of strut
Ordered a craftsman online. I also believe Kobalt has one that size but you wont find it at the stores.
Should you be re-using the TTY strut nut?
That would be personal preference, if you feel the need to buy a new bolt then you should.
There are 2 types of lowering kits for the sonic with one being more expensive, do you know the difference?
As far as I know, and I could be wrong, is that one gives more of a drop than the other. Which would then have different struts and springs so maybe that's why it is more expensive.
This lifts the car?
no, it will actually lower it about half an inch. In our case it was almost the same height
@@streetriderscustoms im trying to raise my car which is why im watching and asking
In that case no it is not designed to lift your car
How's the fitment since you installed? Did it settle a bit lower,or is it the same height?
why didnt you just buy the whole Strut Assembly? Thats what I did! MUCH EASIER! No compression!
Because we installed the GM Performances Parts struts and they do not come as an assembly