Rear Spring Modification - U.S. Cars

**freezin4** · 03-23-2009, 01:53 PM

Can anyone tell me if the Daewoo Matiz rear spring is the same as the Chevrolet Aveo (Daewoo Kalos) springs?

Thanks.

**JoelR** · 03-23-2009, 02:01 PM

I can't answer your question directly but I did install Chevrolet Aveo springs on the rear of my Insight. I had to cut a coil or coil and a half out to achieve the same height as stock, fyi. I didn't realize that would be needed but it wasn't a big deal and they've been working fine. It helped w/the harsh bottoming out somewhat but I wouldn't say the difference is all that dramatic either. For $50, it's not a bad mod.

Joel

Patrickmilburn · 03-23-2009, 02:10 PM

Do you happen to have the part number for the Aveo springs? Makes it much easier to order them from the Chevy dealer.

**uhtrinity** · 08-15-2009, 10:15 PM

I just received and installed a set of Matiz springs. Uncompressed the springs were about 1" shorter than stock, but installed the rear sits about 2" higher. In fact I can now see the full Honda emblem on the rear wheels.

The rear is now much firmer and in my opinion drives much better especially on bumps. There is a section of city road nearby that has storm channels at every intersection, usually I bottom out in these if I go > 10mph, now it won't bottom and feels more firm. However the ride is more harsh when on rough dirt roads, not that I care much. Highway mpgs seem unaffected.

**Waynetc** · 08-21-2009, 01:13 PM

Hmm - another way to approach this. I may get the lowered matiz kit off ebay (they are about 1.25" shorter than the stock matiz spring) & if I can find em the matiz "bump"

enjoy -
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**uhtrinity** · 08-21-2009, 06:30 PM

I'm going to leave the springs as they are. The extra 1.5 - 2" isn't very much and makes the car look slightly more aggressive. The ride and handling has been great so far and mileage is unaffected.

crxgator · 09-13-2009, 10:15 PM

Has anyone tried these? probably give stock ride height but with stiffer rates...

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Highmileage Insighter · 09-21-2009, 03:42 PM

I wonder if Gabriel Shock Company makes any adjustable air shocks. I put a set on my Chevy S-10 a few years back. Ran them 25 psi without a load and 90-100 psi with a load.

They work great, less expensive and a less hassle way to increase the load capacity.

Pump them up using a hand or foot pump. They had an optional 12 volt automatic air pump kit as well.

ford_jj · 09-22-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freezin4

Can anyone tell me if the Daewoo Matiz rear spring is the same as the Chevrolet Aveo (Daewoo Kalos) springs?

Thanks.

It 's difficult to say. You can check them in the car shop.

crxgator · 09-22-2009, 10:58 AM

it's already been stated that they are...