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Aug 8, 2012 | 10:02 AM

Jadedbird

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is adjustable for me?

its a dd. it is on the interstate 80% of the time highway 17% and city 3%

it will see the strip someday.. but only after i know the rear will hold some 28 slicks

now i dont plan on lowering any besides maybe the heater hose mod. id love some stranos but my trueduals would drag everywhere

are adjustable lcas and phb for me? or would it be an unnecessary purchase?

Aug 8, 2012 | 10:16 AM

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If you ever plan on lowering the cr and adjustable panhard bar is a must

Aug 8, 2012 | 10:21 AM

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Definately do an adjustable PHB no matter what. Trans Ams require moving the axles back slightly to clear 28" tires. But you will probably have to cut your rear bumper too. You might test fit a 27" tire and try to work with that size befor you commit to anything. If the car isn't a dedicated track car I personally wouldn't want to cut the rear bumper.

Aug 8, 2012 | 11:14 AM

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thats a good point. i was just always told that with A t56 6speed to go 28s

also would the suspension have to be loaded when installing a phb or lcas or a phb relocation kit?

Aug 8, 2012 | 11:37 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jadedbird

thats a good point. i was just always told that with A t56 6speed to go 28s

also would the suspension have to be loaded when installing a phb or lcas or a phb relocation kit?

Depends on the rear axle gear ratio, and what gear you want to be in when crossing the traps. 28" tires will be a tight fit on an F-body, and will likely require adjustable suspension components to make it all work (LCAs and PHB).

As for loaded vs. unloaded, I've installed panhard bars and LCAs both ways...loaded seemed to work a bit better, but if you are adjusting anything, it should be loaded regardless. I also did all of my final fastener tightening with the suspension loaded.

Adjustable vs. non-adjustable? IMO, an adjustable component is just one more way you can screw something up. There are cases where adjustability is required, but the end user needs to fully understand what they are adjusting and what effects those adjustments have on how the car performs.

Aug 8, 2012 | 12:11 PM

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Our most common combination is non-adjustable LCA's and adjustable PHB.

If you intend to keep your factory housing and the car isn't bent in-general, non adjustable LCA's work great.

For the extra few bucks, an adjustable PHB is nice insurance if you ever lower, do the heater hose mod, etc. You're more locked into things with a solid PHB than you are with a solid LCA.

I'm also a big fan of less moving parts so I'd tend to use fixed when possible.

Let us know if you need any add'l help.

ramey