Hambone 7

hey guys, is it really worth forking out $100 for a quality panhard bar? it seems like it would be a wise decision to upgrade this part if you were building a strong suspension. i plan on buying a set of tubular lower control arms with poly bushings to replace the stock equipment also and figured this would be a good part to buy also.

Gev

If going to bigger tires, it's good to have an adjustable panhard bar. If not, then a beefier aftermarket one is jsut that, beefier.

Hambone 7

well my bro at Autozone bought me the Lakewood adjustible one with his discount so i got it for like $60. already got it on the car, but the tranny started acting up the next day so now shes sitting in the garage :\

Racehead

If you're going to install lca's with poly bushings on both ends then it doesn't matter what you do with your panhard bar because you've already ruined the handling of the car. Is this a drag only car ?

99SeanWS6

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Whats the difference in the ends?

jimmyblue

iTrader: (11)

Poly bushings have less compliance and may bind
at high travel difference L-R. Rubber bunges more,
rod ends rotate freely. Most seem to favor at
least one end being non-poly to extend the bind-free
range of motion.

A beefier Panhard might reduce some rear end squirm
in corners (if you notice any). For a casual or straight-
line driver the benefits are slim. Needing adjustability
for a lowered, fat-tire car is another story.

ssteve

BMR panhard rod, control arms and relocation brackets was a world of a difference!! she stuck to the floor like a french *****!!

mitchntx

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I broke the end off of my "high quality" BMR PHB ...