panhard rod relocation kits...
panhard rod relocation kits... from what i've seen this looks like an easy installation. did any of you guys have any problems with these. i am getting the umi panhard rod relocation kit within the next week or so and was wondering how everybody felt about them..
The parts are quality, but the hardware they included for the install wasn't. In fact, they didn't even fit. I called them up and they said to just use the stock hardware even though the stock bolts are too short. When I asked them why they include bolts that they know don't work and the instructions state to use them, they had no answer 
Normally I wouldn't complain but for what you get in the kit it's WAY overpriced.
Normally I wouldn't complain but for what you get in the kit it's WAY overpriced. Trending Topics
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Easy install, but the BMR kit had issues with the bolts that came with it as well. I thought I was the only unlucky one lol
My stockers refit just fine, I may have actually been able to use 1 bolt out of that kit. I can't recall now. I think even strano has a kit too.
My stockers refit just fine, I may have actually been able to use 1 bolt out of that kit. I can't recall now. I think even strano has a kit too.
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I'm not sure how much the UMI kit lowers the PHB but you will want to look into this. This will effectivly lower your roll center and may require you to get a larger rear sway bar to get the car back to a neutral feel. UMI makes great stuff but I'd talk to them about this and see what they have to say. I know Unbalanced Engineering sells a kit that only relocates the PHB (not the upper support) simply to lower the roll center. This can be a good thing when done properly but if not it can cause some issues. You may want to look into the Fays2 watts linkage that Sam is selling now as well. It would offer more advantages than the PHB relocation kit IMO, but does cost more.
tpunk: i am looking to get the relocation kit so my exhaust doesn't rub the upper support, if i only relocate the panhard bad then i will still have the same problem, sorry for not clearing that up.. thanks for the suggestion though
Relocating just the PHB will not give you any extra clearance. The UMI upper support arm is lowered to allow for what you are looking for. The only thing I'm saying that it also moves the PHB mount lower, changing the suspension geometry. You should really give them a call to find out how much it lowers the PHB. It doesn't look like too much but I can't be sure. UMI is pretty on top of things so they should be able to give you the info you need, or if you are thinking of getting it through Sam he can do the same.
