Worth the upgrade?

[daves87rs]

Time to get to work on my Cobalt....

Just threw all new brake stuff on the front end a few weeks ago, and thanks to a nice pot hole, have a few more things to do-quick!

Have a wheel bearing going on my pass. side- A Moog branded one is on the way. I was between quick struts and replacing parts of the strut (strut and mount). But it sounds like I might be able to do either (thanks Critic) Realize I could do a nice upgrade with Sachs struts and shocks (and mounts). But here the question-would it be worth it on a base model Cobalt? I'm looking for slightly better handling, and something that will survive Michigan roads! (no cheap stuff). Wondering if it is worth the few bucks over KYB.......

 

[slacktide_bitog]

KYB quick struts might actually give you a very slight upgrade in handling, as they are 10-15% more stiff than OE.

Another option is the AC Delco OE shocks/struts for the FE5 handling package. Rock Auto has the FE5 struts, but not hte FE5 shocks for the rear. While searching for FE5 rear shocks, I found this FE5 package which includes the front struts pre-assembled.

Still, if you want better, there's always Koni

 

[daves87rs]

Koni would be good, but now it gets pricey....