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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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Just lowered my ride 2 inches all the way around. Looking for an adjustable panhard bar. Should i go with double or single adjustable?? can anyone give me their experiences with theirs. Posted this on the main suspension section but seems that the guys are more helpful. thanks for that.tc
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Why adjustable? I don't think I have ever seen one. I put a UMI on mine and love it.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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yeah they make double and single adjustables. i would rather go with a non adj and forget about it. but ive heard the adjustable is must on lowered f bodys.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LT_WON
yeah they make double and single adjustables. i would rather go with a non adj and forget about it. but ive heard the adjustable is must on lowered f bodys.
You heard this from??? I'm dropped almost a 1 1/2 with no problems.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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^^I needed it on mine, I was coming out of the hole sideways and almost slamming into the wall.
I have a double adjustable, you can adjust it while it's on the car, I wouldn't even waste the time with the single adjustable.

I have the UMI Performance one..


Here it is on the car..all you do to adjust it is use two Crescent Wrenches..
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Elliott's94Z
Why adjustable? I don't think I have ever seen one. I put a UMI on mine and love it.
You have seen one now..

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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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^^ Really?? I can barley get sideways anymore in mine. It keeps straight like a ****!
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You have seen one now..

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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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thats the one i had in mind. thanks merv. keeping my rear wheels planted is an obstacle right this should help. any one else running anything different with any better luck. want this to be that last one i have to buy....
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LT_WON
thats the one i had in mind. thanks merv. keeping my rear wheels planted is an obstacle right this should help. any one else running anything different with any better luck. want this to be that last one i have to buy....
I think either way you go you will end up being fine. Go with that one Merv posted up if you really have concerns. UMI stuff kick ***!
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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I wouldn't trade that thing for anything. I have the whole ***-end of my car is adjustable, and it all helps when it's working together.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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was looking at the bmr version but the umi is less expensive from what i heard they are good quality. isnt there some one on here that has the hookup on umi products ???
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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I love all my adjustable umi!! I just cant seem to find anyone that knows how to set the pinion angle on the torque arm for me though?
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Originally Posted by zlicious94
I love all my adjustable umi!! I just cant seem to find anyone that knows how to set the pinion angle on the torque arm for me though?
Call Auto Repair Specialties.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Panhard bars are necessary to center the rearend under the chassis. If you lower the car you're basically pushing the rearend to the left (when looking from behind)

I prefer the double adjustable ones but there are two styles, some that adjust on each side (by the tires) and ones that adjust on a single side (left tire) but still adjust both ways.

Fergymoto and I both installed panhard bars on the same weekend and had awesome results. His design was bought at Summit Racing, it's an Edelbrock. I bought mine off of a forum, had same results but his is much more user friendly.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

That's the one that he bought, you see it's still double adjustable but from a single side. That's the most user-friendly design I've seen.
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Originally Posted by TDavanzo
and ones that adjust on a single side (left tire) but still adjust both ways.
What if you install it next to the right tire..

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Hey elliott! Do you see the guys name below your last post??
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Originally Posted by zlicious94
Hey elliott! Do you see the guys name below your last post??
Lol...I thought it was your brother at first
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Originally Posted by the_merv
^^I needed it on mine, I was coming out of the hole sideways and almost slamming into the wall.
I have a double adjustable, you can adjust it while it's on the car, I wouldn't even waste the time with the single adjustable.

I have the UMI Performance one..


Here it is on the car..all you do to adjust it is use two Crescent Wrenches..
hey merv ive had some trouble trying to find that tourque arm you have...where did you find that at? and how much was it? is it bmr?
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jarretthise
hey merv ive had some trouble trying to find that tourque arm you have...where did you find that at? and how much was it? is it bmr?
Here ya go...

www.umiperformance.com/2202

or with a built in drive shaft loop

www.umiperformance.com/2203

If you have any questions I can help with please ask. Thank you!

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