Replacing Panhard Rod Bushings?
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I want to replace the bushings in the stock panhard rod with polyurethane bushings. I am wondering if I can do this by myself w/o any specialized equipment and part numbers for the bushings.
TIA, and if anyone has done this please post results if ride changed/noise.
TIA, and if anyone has done this please post results if ride changed/noise.
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I know you can buy the poly bushings by themselves but im not sure if they are a universal size for our cars or not (The bore will be the same but not sure about the overall diameter). Im guessing you would have to measure and get some because i dont think theyre all the same but i could be wrong. If you do find some that will fit you shouldnt need any special tools. Some aftermarket panhard bars you have to install the bushings that come with it. As noise you will have a little more road noise not to mention the typical poly sqeeks you get if not grease up just right. Didnt completey answer your question but hope its helps a little.
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Originally Posted by White_LightningZ
I want to replace the bushings in the stock panhard rod with polyurethane bushings. I am wondering if I can do this by myself w/o any specialized equipment and part numbers for the bushings.
TIA, and if anyone has done this please post results if ride changed/noise.
TIA, and if anyone has done this please post results if ride changed/noise.
All in all, I'd suggest just buying an aftermarket one though. In the end, you probably won't be saving much and the after market piece will be stronger.
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Originally Posted by jeffstar
All in all, I'd suggest just buying an aftermarket one though. In the end, you probably won't be saving much and the after market piece will be stronger.