formula38988

ok so i bought a adj. panhard bar for my 2000 firehawk, and i was reading my firehawk owner info. and it said under panhard bar "firmer bushings that inprove transient cornering", i bought the new panhard bar because i am lowering it so i heard it was good to have, but my question is do i even really need a new one

presto_z

iTrader: (12)

mhmmm.. it will center up your rear end, which is really important when lowering your car

formula38988

yea thats what i hear, but since i already have it ill proly keep it

99problemz

iTrader: (12)

i just installed mine only to find out ive been riding around all of this time with my car being off over an inch to the passenger side. Thanks to the adj phb its all centered now

thecobrahunter

iTrader: (1)

If for absoultely nothing else, just look at the difference...



a nice solid piece of metal vs a stamped sheet of metal. Plus, the adjustable bar does help re-center the wheels after lowering.

BMR Suspension

iTrader: (6)

All of the reasons given are valid points for needing an adjustable panhard bar. What most people don't realize is there car can be stock ride height and still not have the rear of the car properly aligned. Will the car drive ok without a new one?...probably will it be right?...no

Hatchetman337

iTrader: (3)

What's the advantage of being able to adjust a PHB versus just buying a non-adjustable one?

BMR Suspension

iTrader: (6)

The adjustable version is the only one that will allow you to make the side to side adjustments to correct the rear alignment. The non adjustable panhard bar is a fixed length so if the rear alignment is off you CANNOT make a correction.

Hatchetman337

iTrader: (3)

Is that something that I need to worry about since I'm not planning to lower the car?

MrElectric03

iTrader: (71)

Well just like BMR said it can be a little off even if you dont lower it. You would really notice if you ever try to run 315s on the rear. I am lowered and running 315s and its really close on one side and far off of the other, I just havent had the time to install mine yet.

Like BMR said you can get away without one but it wont be perfect, I would have done it anyway just to get rid of that stamped steel stuff.

ssgunny

iTrader: (6)

Even if a car is stock it does not mean the rear is centered. Mine was a 1/4" off towards the driver's side when it was stock. Does a 1/4" matter? Probably not but for me it is piece of mind.

Hatchetman337

iTrader: (3)

I think I want to get one anyway, but I just wasn't sure whether to get an adjustable one or the non-adj. From what you guys are saying, it sounds like the adjustable is the way to go. Thanks!