05-26-2008, 04:48 PM
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H&R Springs
I had inquired about these springs in another thread so I figured that I would start my own. I understand that mfuller is running these springs and is happy with them. Does anyone else have experience/opinions for these?
Also curious to know what is the going price for a set. I have found a set locally and offered $120. (I don't really have the cash but the price seems right).
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05-26-2008, 05:44 PM
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The Founder
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The price seems fair. I havn't heard much about this brand in a while, but a few years ago they were pretty big. Most ppl now go with Eibach, Intrax, or DropZone (or any of their many brand names).
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05-27-2008, 04:07 PM
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I have them on my Alero
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05-28-2008, 03:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 14alero
I have them on my Alero
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How is the ride height/ overall performance?
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05-28-2008, 03:25 PM
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how much do they cost new?
and who sells them?
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05-28-2008, 03:46 PM
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They are made in Germany. They are not listed for the alero. The model number is 50739 listed for the grand am. I have seen them listed for $213US new
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05-28-2008, 03:47 PM
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duplicate***
Last edited by Alero_1986 : 05-28-2008 at 03:49 PM.
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06-02-2008, 06:11 PM
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Purchased these last Saturday. I had my sister pick them up because it was about 2 hours closer to her place.
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06-10-2008, 04:20 PM
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...My sister dropped off the springs Sunday. I put them in yesterday. I took plenty of photos that I will post when I have more time. I still have to do an alignment shortly. I was going to give the H&R's a couple of days to set in first.
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06-10-2008, 04:21 PM
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This is a long post of me talking to myself
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06-10-2008, 08:25 PM
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what are your opinions so far?
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06-11-2008, 12:26 AM
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Definite increase in performance! I'll post pics to illustrate why.. when I removed the struts i found that both of the front springs had cracked! both near the top of the coil, but it definitely came as a surprise. ...almost as if the alero was a little too anxious to lower itself! I still have some work to do with the steering though
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06-11-2008, 12:41 AM
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Here's what was the damage..
Last edited by Alero_1986 : 03-18-2009 at 11:33 PM.
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06-11-2008, 12:44 AM
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And here's another photo..
It split pretty good. I have never encountered this before..?
...I guess it was a good time for new springs though.. gonna need the struts too...
Last edited by Alero_1986 : 03-18-2009 at 11:33 PM.
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06-12-2008, 02:22 PM
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h&r springs are pretty well known, just ordered myself some last week should be getting them soon.
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07-17-2008, 07:54 PM
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I have a set of new Intrax springs in the Classifieds for cheap if anyone is still looking.
Eric
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07-18-2008, 08:14 AM
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Did you change the mounts also?
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12-10-2008, 06:38 PM
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long delay... Sorry
Yes, I did put new mounts on as well. Still running the original struts for now though.
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12-10-2008, 06:42 PM
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holy crap.. were those stock springs that were cracked?
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12-10-2008, 06:43 PM
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Yup, both fronts were rusted pretty bad, and both fronts cracked.
It explained the horrible body roll, and desire for performance springs.
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