paradigmGT

I am lowering my 1999 Camaro SS, and wanted to know what other components MUST be changed to properly lower it?

I was reading that the rear end will shift to the left when lowering the car? Therefore I need an adjustable panhard bar to bring it back to the center?

Also which Panhard bar to go with, I see a lot of choices?

hrcslam

Yes, you need an adjustable (or shorter) panhard rod, or a watts link. I got mine (Panhard rod) from Founders Performance. Love it. You will also need springs, shocks, and an alignment at a minimum. To prevent wheel hop you will also need LCA relocation brackets; Founder Performance is where I got those too.

Daniel Richards

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absolute bare minimum is shocks, springs and panhard bar (or watts link), I went with founders, and an alignment.

once all is said and done if you experience a vibration that was not there before then you could need an adjustable torque arm to reset the pinion angle and depending on mileage you may want to do control arm bushings and ball joints while everything is apart. Also you may as well do relocation brackets while you have the rear control arms out for bushing replacement (or control arm replacement if you decide it's easier to replace the rear control arm then press in new bushings on the old ones).

BrntWS6

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My rear didn't shift at all after lowering. Shocks, springs and sways are the important parts. Anything else your spending money on things you probably won't notice depending on your driving habits.

SparkyJJO

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Impossible given the rules of geometry It did move, but how much you lowered it may not be really that noticeable. Given the tolerances on these cars I wouldn't be surprised if some don't see much swing, and others do.

Still, for under $100 for an adjustable arm it is a good idea to just plan on it.

BrntWS6

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All I can say is it didn't move down to 1/16" lowering the car 1.25". It did come in handy after I switched to a 9" but up until then it was a complete waste of money.

BMR Sales2

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Your rear end will definitely shift over to the driver's side of the car a bit when you lowering the ride height. We generally always recommend using a adjustable panhard rod when lowering the vehicle because it will allow you to center up the rear end under the car.

I would recommend our BMR on-car adjustable panhard bar with polyurethane bushings. It is by far our most popular adjustable panhard rod we offer and would be perfect for your application.

BMR on-car adjustable panhard bar (PHR002)


If we can help you out in any way just let us know.

demonspeed

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I personally prefer the following route whether lowering or not:

Relocation brackets
Adjustable control arms
Adjustable panhard
Four wheel alignment

Enjoy an entirely new feel of confidence and control