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Old Oct 14, 2021 | 07:15 PM
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Look on your driver door sill for the proper tire inflation for your car.
Thanks, I looked online and it said 35psi, so that is what I did. I'll check the door sill and see if that is different.


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Thanks, I shot him a message yesterday and he said he might do another run this spring, but there isn't much interest anymore, so we'll see.

Originally Posted by PulpFriction
Did I read somewhere in this forum that earlier 2006 HHR’s might have has a skinnier sway bar and that the size was increased? Or something like that?
My sway bar was 25mm on the front, I just replaced the end links and bushings.


Old Oct 14, 2021 | 07:41 PM
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The 2006 and early 2007 model years had 23 mm front swaybar bushings, always best to measure.

Aaron sent me same information. Maybe next spring.
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 07:53 PM
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The bushings are 23mm, or the bar? I measured my bar before I ordered and it measured a freckle over 25mm, so that is what I ordered. Bushings seemed pretty snug when I installed them. Or was I supposed to order 23mm bushings, for a 25mm bar?

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Old Oct 14, 2021 | 08:10 PM
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23 mm bar, 23 mm bushings, 25 mm bar, 25 mm bushings.
Old Oct 14, 2021 | 08:46 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2021 | 06:26 AM
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Door sticker should show 35 psi, but you can run a bit lower pressure, I’m experimenting at 33 psi, it’s a little better. 35 was to harsh with these Bridgestone tires.

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Old Oct 15, 2021 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by tsbrewers

My sway bar was 25mm on the front, I just replaced the end links and bushings.
Maybe a prior owner upgraded the front sway bar. That could mean other suspension mods. Lowering and leveling springs were particularly popular. They can be stiff.

Rear shocks probably have stickers. Struts might be identifiable too. You can get clues about springs from the paint color and sometimes they have a tag. Maybe post a side shot so we can see ride height, and measure each wheel from hub center the to top of the wheel well.
Old Oct 15, 2021 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Door sticker should show 35 psi, but you can run a bit lower pressure, I’m experimenting at 33 psi, it’s a little better. 35 was to harsh with these Bridgestone tires.
Depends on the model, year and wheel/tire combination from the factory. The sticker is for the factory installed equipment; if you change wheel size the pressure may change.
Old Oct 15, 2021 | 11:03 AM
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Yes, I’m aware of that, the 18” Cobalt SS and HHR SS rims are recommended to inflate to 32 psi
My 2007 with 16 inch wheels was 35 psi, my 2011 with 17 in rims is 35 psi.

most folks drop a lb or two for a more comfortable ride, it’s an individual preference, of course
Old Oct 15, 2021 | 08:23 PM
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Thanks, the Sway bars aren't in sick and it sounds like might be gone forever. I'll try dropping the tire pressure a little, I have them at 35 right now.
Were talking Rear sway bar,,,,,Turbo Tech.

What size tires are on it ??



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