Removing the upper Panhard rod or drag racing?
11-16-2003, 03:13 PM
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Removing the upper Panhard rod or drag racing? I was just wondering if it would hurt anything if I removed mine? I am gunna replace the lower with an aftermarket but I was wondering what the upper was actually used for?
I have heard of people removing them to run dual exhaust setups.
Josh S.
I have heard of people removing them to run dual exhaust setups.
Josh S.
11-17-2003, 05:59 PM
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There is only one panhard rod (GM calls it a Track Bar) and your car should not be driven without it. The panhard rod provides lateral (side-to-side) stability for the rear axle. The rod attaches to the axle on the driver’s side and to the body on the passenger side. The upper part is a stationary brace for the end that attaches to the body. Driving the car without these parts in place would be very dangerous.
Last edited by Gary Z; 11-17-2003 at 06:07 PM.
