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Yes they do make such a noticeable difference, it's somewhat suprising they aren't standard equipment - especially on vans - with a tendency to have body roll.

I've added Helwig rear sway bars to 2 E-150's and a GMC Safari. Made a noticeable difference in all three. Also did the Timbrens (rear) on GMC Safari and a Dodge Durango. Worked well on both those.

Nice job DB/AKVS!

2005 Cobalt 2.2 just turned 371K miles. Energizer Bunny. I did do the timing set about 330K, was getting noisy at startup. Water pump right before 300K, 2 alternators, starter, heater core. Just replaced original front wheel bearings, one cv shaft and control arms this year. Unbelievably A/C...

05 2.2 4 door bought new. Now at 365K miles and change. I did the timing set right past 300K, had developed start-up rattle. The two idler gears were worn enough that the method of using drill bit to hold while removing bolt didn't work as gear teeth weren't long enough. Guess I was lucky. A/C...

Had same issue with my son's Durango. Would just stop cooling at times (his description). All components seemed fine, I finally got it to do it - checked power to a/c clutch - yep. Clutch replacement was easy, Sanden compressor.

As mentioned earlier, if you remove relay or unplug compressor, as long as clutch/pulley bearing is good you will eliminate compressor operation without any issues. Compressor just becomes an idler. If pulley bearing is shot that won't work.

Regarding the earlier comment on the Cobalts. I daily drive an 05 bought new just turned 342K miles today. Other than shocks, struts, bent wheels, blown tires (we live in a rural area where some roads resemble surface of the moon) and a few batteries - I can count the repairs thru the years on...

2005 models of Super Duty F250/F350 went to coil spring/radius arm front suspension. 2004 down were front leaf. Probably a factor.

My 05 Cobalt now has 338K. Decided it was time to replace timing chain, tensioners and sprockets. Has been quiet until a few months ago - developed start-up rattle. Replaced original tensioner but that didn't make much difference. Guides, chains, sprockets look OK, nothing visibly broken. Just...

My wife has a 2011 Equinox we bought new. Garage queen will hit 60K miles soon. She loves it. We wanted and found a loaded one with the 2.4 intentionally, have had such good luck with a 2.2 in an 05 Cobalt I'm hoping for the same, time will tell. No issues so far, although there was a software...

OEM either new or salvage. Long story if you want to read it. Son had a 2006 Cobalt he slid into curb on ice and among other things damaged cv shaft. Parts store new replacement seemed best option. Transaxle seal on that side had slight seep/leak afterwards. Replaced two-piece seal two...

05 Chevy Cobalt just turned 325K. Followed OLM since new usually down to 0% using whatever weight/brand (no dollar store stuff) I had bought on sale. Anything from recommended 5w-30 to 20w50 when that was all i had.

I was interested in mechanical stuff from a very young age. Didn't have a lot growing up, when my first vehicle (72 C10 - still have it) broke I either was on foot or figured out how to repair it. Now at 50+ yrs old with 10+ vehicles plus a semi, coach and boat if I couldn't work on this stuff...

I have also put loop on 2" tow strap thru receiver tube captured by hitch pin.