Panhard Rod Question
Panhard Rod Question If you have a slightly bent panhard rod, is it okay to keep riding on it, or do I need to find a replacement?
I was switching my regular tires back on last Sat after a night at the track, and noticed this. It's slightly curved near the driver's side end. I was thinking of going back in with a takeoff stock piece, or a UMI non-adjustable. All I've done to lower the car is remove the spring isolators in the back ( 'cause the weight reduction I've done had the *** end up in the air ). I'm not planning on ever lowering the car any further, since I like to drag race a lot.
Should I worry about replacing it? And if I do, should it be with the stock piece, or with the UMI piece?
Oh, and I'm short on cash right now, so I really can't afford much of anything.
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance,
Allen
I was switching my regular tires back on last Sat after a night at the track, and noticed this. It's slightly curved near the driver's side end. I was thinking of going back in with a takeoff stock piece, or a UMI non-adjustable. All I've done to lower the car is remove the spring isolators in the back ( 'cause the weight reduction I've done had the *** end up in the air ). I'm not planning on ever lowering the car any further, since I like to drag race a lot.
Should I worry about replacing it? And if I do, should it be with the stock piece, or with the UMI piece?
Oh, and I'm short on cash right now, so I really can't afford much of anything.
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance,
Allen
SLP has a used panhard bar for 9.95$! This would be a cheap solution for you....who knows what shipping will be though. Here is the link
If you are ever going to lower your car you will need an adjustable panhard bar. UMI sells theirs for 100$
If you are ever going to lower your car you will need an adjustable panhard bar. UMI sells theirs for 100$
Hell, go to a junk yard and grab one - it'll work on a budget.
Of course, the optimal solution would be to get a new one. Or, if you've already got an adjustable one, you could buy a threaded aluminum tube, nut that costs money, too.
Of course, the optimal solution would be to get a new one. Or, if you've already got an adjustable one, you could buy a threaded aluminum tube, nut that costs money, too.
Originally Posted by pimpmaro
concerning swaybars, I'd definitely recommend one that bends. They're made out of spring steel for a reason. 
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Originally Posted by pimpmaro
Lol.
I'm not 100% sure about this one, but I don't think there's a 1LE panhard bar.
I'm not 100% sure about this one, but I don't think there's a 1LE panhard bar.
Originally Posted by pimpmaro
Lol.
I'm not 100% sure about this one, but I don't think there's a 1LE panhard bar.
I'm not 100% sure about this one, but I don't think there's a 1LE panhard bar.
There is. It has upgraded bushings in it. I'd buy the 9.95 from SLP and upgrade it later (if it's "that" bent). Any pics?