Whats the differance between an adjustable panhard rod vs. non-adjustable one? (besides the fact that one is adustable)Is there a reason why you would need it to be adjustable? How does it help or does it?

 

The adjustability allows you to center the rearend.

later,
Steve

 

you need an adjustable if you run bigger(wider) tires on the rear also. you need an aftermarket one because the stock on flexes. you don't notice this until you try a more solid panhard rod. definitely a good investment.

 

If the panhard rod is not adjustable, would the rear end not be centered? > I'm trying to eliminate wheel hop, would a non-adjustable panhard rod and lower controller arms be the death of wheel hop. My back tire size is 275/35r18 (if this matters)Thanks.

 

If your cars not lowered get the non-adjustable panhard rod, boxed LCA would be a good choice. All these can be had from BMR, good luck with your choices.

Al

 

I have lowered springs on all four wheels. Should I get an adjustable panhard rod & adjustable lower control arms. Sorry so many questions... Don't know alot about suspension, but I know wheel hop is bad! Thanks again.

 

Adjustable panhard bar: yes, as mentioned it will center the axle. If you measure now, I would bet that the car is not level.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2000silverbullet:
<strong> I have lowered springs on all four wheels. Should I get an adjustable panhard rod & adjustable lower control arms. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Get the adjustable panhard rod ( BMR ), there's a good chance your rear end isn't lined up. Stay with the BMR boxed LCA, you could go with the poly/poly or poly/rubber bushings...either way would be an improvement over your stock LCA.

 

go with the bxd lca and the adj phr i lowered my car with w/eibachs and have noticed the right side sits a bit lower the car has a spohn adj phr i just havent gotten around to centering the axle, you will see a good improvement over the stock one good luck

jay <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

adjustable <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> even not being lowered there is a good possibility that the rearend could be off some.

at that, go one step further...get double sperical <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> ....the panhard rod was the first "suspention" mod I did and I went with an aluminum (yes....aluminum) with double sperical rod ends. I was so impressed with the improvement of the cars handling that now ever part since then has had sperical rod ends <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> .

the rod ends on the panhard rod have little if any increase in road noise (its so far back and has limited movement). Lower controle arms are where you get noise (but I got used to those after a week also...don't even notice them now)

Chris

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SSmokin:
<strong> I have a double adjustable PHB w/ the rod ends - It came with the car. I just don't know how to properly adjust. What do you line up with, please any help would be greatly appreciated. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The best would be if you could put a straight edge along the drive shaft and ensure the rear universal joint is aligned 90 degrees to the axle tube. (like an "L" ).

Most people (including myself) just get down behind the car and adjust the rod until both tires are centered in relation to the body panels. The idea is to "even" everything up as much as possible. It’s really quite easy. Leave the car sitting on the tires (on ramps if you have them so you have room under the car) and just turn the rod one rotation (any direction) and see if that shifted the body the way you wanted. If it did..keep going....if not...back up one turn (to reach where you were) and then turn another turn. It just takes time. When you get everything finished....tighten the nuts down so it cant get loose.

Hope the length does not boor you...I just always like step by step instructions... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Chris

<small>[ February 11, 2003, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: 2001CamaroGuy ]</small>

 

Thanks for all the help. I'm going to get an adjustable panhard rod, lower controler arms, and a torque arm. That should put an end to wheel hop for good. I'll post pic's when I'm done with it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

I have a double adjustable PHB w/ the rod ends - It came with the car. I just don't know how to properly adjust. What do you line up with, please any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

2001camaroGuy - Thanks, I'm gonna adjust this weekend. And I'm like you - I like step by step instructions.

Thanks again

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2001CamaroGuy:
<strong> adjustable <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> even not being lowered there is a good possibility that the rearend could be off some.

at that, go one step further...get double sperical <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> ....the panhard rod was the first "suspention" mod I did and I went with an aluminum (yes....aluminum) with double sperical rod ends. I was so impressed with the improvement of the cars handling that now ever part since then has had sperical rod ends <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> .

the rod ends on the panhard rod have little if any increase in road noise (its so far back and has limited movement). Lower controle arms are where you get noise (but I got used to those after a week also...don't even notice them now)

Chris </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Who makes the panhard rod you are purchased?

 

GO WITH Adjustible! Someday you may want to lower your car.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by JPWS6:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2001CamaroGuy:
<strong> adjustable <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> even not being lowered there is a good possibility that the rearend could be off some.

at that, go one step further...get double sperical <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> ....the panhard rod was the first "suspention" mod I did and I went with an aluminum (yes....aluminum) with double sperical rod ends. I was so impressed with the improvement of the cars handling that now ever part since then has had sperical rod ends <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> .

the rod ends on the panhard rod have little if any increase in road noise (its so far back and has limited movement). Lower controle arms are where you get noise (but I got used to those after a week also...don't even notice them now)

Chris </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Who makes the panhard rod you are purchased? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">sorry it took me so long to get back to you.....I got mine from Z rated motorsports

http://www.zratedmotorsports.com/

I looked all over their web site for it but they don't list it (don't list panhard rods) but they have a picture of it. I even found the recept from them.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

They have two:
1) is nonadjustable....standard upgrade
2) is the one I have....very good

I would say call them. I got mine for $135 (10% sale at the time) so it would be something like $150 max....

Chris