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Old 09-21-2009, 12:35 PM
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So when i lowered my car i didnt research enough as usual. My rear suspension geometry is now f-ed. Im ordering an adjustable panhard bar to correct it. how would i go about adjusting the panhard bar leangth for optimal rear suspension geometry?
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Originally Posted by dirtynorth
So when i lowered my car i didnt research enough as usual. My rear suspension geometry is now f-ed. Im ordering an adjustable panhard bar to correct it. how would i go about adjusting the panhard bar leangth for optimal rear suspension geometry?
Lengthen or shorten it so that the distance from the fenderwell to the tire is equal on both sides. You just want the rear centered, that's all.
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yes sir x2, bust out the tape measure and measure between the fernder well and the tire for both sides.
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Don't forget to loctite the jam nuts. You don't want them backing off on you.
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I've never had a problem with them coming loose.. I have the UMI Performance Double Adjustable Panhard Bar.

If you lowered the Car you are going to be moving the Rear Axle to the left..just a tip to keep in mind..
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If you are running wide rear tires you may need to check your inner fender clearance as well. My car is not very "true" as when the rear is centered between the outer fenders it will nearly rub the inner fender on one side. I had to go a happy medium between centering the rear end between the inner and outer fenders. Did you get an on-car adjustable panhard bar?
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i havnt ordered one yet i was looking at the hotchkins adjustable one on jegs
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hotchkis/515/1...oductId=757226
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That's what I have.
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do you like it? any problems?
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Originally Posted by dirtynorth
do you like it? any problems?
Beefy as hell. Get the DA, not the SA.
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Double Adjustable FTW..



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