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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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i plan on buying LCA's and a panhard bar, i already know im gonna go with just regular control arms but i was wondering if a adjustable panhard bar makes a big difference or well atleast a worth the money difference.

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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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If your car is loweredor you ever plan on lowering it the adjustable is a good idea cuz not every rear end sits perfect. The panhard will adj the rear end side to side and the control arms will adj it front to back so you can get the wheels centered in the wheel well
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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If the vehicle is lowered or is going to have a aftermarket rear in it. I would highly recommend going with a set of adjustable control arms not to only help center the rear under the vehicle but also takes any binding issues out of the vehicle as well. If you are going to keep the vehicle at stock ride height and it is going to be a daily driver you will be fine with non adjustable components with poly bushing or our NEW Roto Joint. Below is a link to show you what all UMI Performance has to offer!

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umi, are you guys going to have any tax season sales?
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Originally Posted by killaxtranz
i plan on buying LCA's and a panhard bar, i already know im gonna go with just regular control arms but i was wondering if a adjustable panhard bar makes a big difference or well atleast a worth the money difference.

thx seth
whats your current setup?
how do you intend to use the car?
its impossible for anyone to know what would be good for you without more information.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by killaxtranz
i plan on buying LCA's and a panhard bar, i already know im gonna go with just regular control arms but i was wondering if a adjustable panhard bar makes a big difference or well atleast a worth the money difference.

thx seth
Give Sam Strano A call.

http://www.stranoparts.com.

you will not be able to find a better suspension rep than Sam. He will help you build your suspension to suit your needs.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Pro_built7
Give Sam Strano A call.

http://www.stranoparts.com.

you will not be able to find a better suspension rep than Sam. He will help you build your suspension to suit your needs.

calling Sam is always good advice. But be prepared by knowing what you want from your car, what your not happy with now, and what your intended use for the car is. Sam will give you great advice for what you need to get the results YOU want. Others will jump in to say "We can sell you this". Sam is the man for learning what you really need.
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umi, are you guys going to have any tax season sales?
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It is hard to say! What I would suggest doing is open a account on our site and we will email you about any sales we are offering.
Thanks Again
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From personal experience go adjustable always. You wont regret it, money or not. Now I have a set of LCAs and a panhard bar that prevent me from lowering/going 9 ". UMI all the way IMO!
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I got a used, non adjustable Yellow BMR Panhard I'll ship for $50 to the lower 48 states.
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i just ordered a moser 9' and my car is stock height for now, not planning on lowering it.. but i like to change my mind alot. and yes i love UMI products. so i will probably go ahead and buy adj lca's and panhard. street/strip car
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if your going with a non-stock rear end, the answer to your original question should have been obvious.
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