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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 07:56 PM
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I need to get rid of the panhard support brace. It’s the bar/brace....thing....that connects the panhard mount on the passenger side (panhard goes from rear-end to this mount) to the body on the drivers side. It is blocking putting a true duel exhaust on and my girdle studs are REALLY close to it.

How do I go about reinforcing the panhard mount? I want to get rid of the brace but I don't want to weaken the car. I still want it to be safe to push through hard turns.

If anyone has a better solution on how to replace this brace, PLEASE let me know.

Thanks

Chris
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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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I was thinking thre same thing i was under my car yesterday looking at putting a true dual also.I have read of alot of guys taking it off to run true duals with no prob but i am going to weld a piece of metal to box in the panhard bar mount it should really make it alot stronger.
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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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Default Re: remove panhard support brace?

I have removed the upper panhard bar/brace.

I would think it will negatively affect cornering.

I have a Hotchkiss L PHB and it's all good.
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 04:45 AM
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John, which one of our sponsor(s) carries the Hotchkiss PHB you spoke about? Im interested in checking one out...
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Old Sep 7, 2002 | 11:50 AM
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Default Re: remove panhard support brace?

Someone had a good point once. If GM could save money by not using one washer they'd do it. That brace is worth many washers. I think it's needed.
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