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Old 05-17-2007, 12:13 AM
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Default UMI Panhard Bar - Do I need dobule adjustable?

Just wondering if I will benefit anything from the double adjustable panhard bar than over the single. If not, then I'm just going to get the single. Anyone?
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Not sure, I went with the single "on-car" adjustable one. Very happy. How's the lip?
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ahh the lip! i haven't gotten around to installing it yet. no way i'm going to have any clearance with these sportlines! i'm going to get the prokits put on next week and will probably use the lip for shows or cruises. I don't want to bang it up to bad.
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When you adjust a single adjustable, you have to remove the bolt from that end to make the adjustment, then put the bolt back in. On a double adjustable, all you have to do is loosen the lock nut, make the adjustment, and tighten the lock nut down again. It is easier, but how often do you plan to make the adjustment?
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not very often. i went with the single adjustable.
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Originally Posted by kaos_
not very often. i went with the single adjustable.
U mad the correct choice!
I have the double adjustable, but do not have clearance to adjust on car anyway...
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the bar above the panhard bar looks to be bent. is that normal?
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Originally Posted by kaos_
the bar above the panhard bar looks to be bent. is that normal?

I think mine is 'bent' as well, but it looks like it was made that way for clearance. I do believe that the top PHR is not as important as the bottom one, but I could be wrong.
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Originally Posted by kaos_
the bar above the panhard bar looks to be bent. is that normal?
Yes...it was done for clearance. Should have nothing to do with the structural integrity though. Most people don't even know there is a bar there.
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thanks for the help guys! can't wait to get it installed so i can finally go in a STRAIGHT line.
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how well is UMI about getting parts shipped out? i'd imagine it would be here early next week as i ordered earlier THIS week.




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