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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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Ok i plan to lower the Mustang as soon as I bring it home and have been hearing that it is also highly recommended that I replace the stock panhard bar with and adjustable one as the rear end is most likely going to shift on me when i lower it and the only way to get it back inline is the with an adj panhard bar. I have already purchased the Eibach Pro Springs. I am the type of person that prefers to do things right so please help me make the right choices. Some say it is not needed but others insist it is mandatory for proper rear end geometry. I have also heard i should get some better lower control arms at some point.

Now this car is NOT going to be used as a race track car and is mainly a daily driver/ Show car like my truck is. But i still want it right if you know what i mean.

I am looking at the BMR Chrome Moly Adj Panhard Bar and the BMR Panhard suprt bar

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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Yes get the adjustable pan hard rod. Also wouldn't suck to consider a set of adjustable shocks such as D Specs if you want to keep your ride quality.
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 02:04 AM
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Measure before you lower; should be within an 1/8 (side to side) although one thread out here, a person said OE is deliberately out 1/2". You may want to see if after lowering you are within an 1/8 or so; If you are, save your $$ from BMR's adj PB. The OE one is plenty strong enough for you; it's a matter of keeping the rearend essentially centered between the wheelwells. (Mine moved a full 1/2" and that was too much for me so I went with BMR adj)
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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If you are going to do things right follow hawgmans advice. Do yourself a favor and go ahead and get the Tokico D-Spec shocks and struts too. It makes a huge difference in the ride quality and you can adjust it to your liking.
Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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Thanks for the info guys.

fairlane292 what measurements do you want me to take from the car prior to lowering??



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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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That would explain why my rear end doesnt match up. Definetly get shocks and struts , my ride sucks. I getting d-specs asap.

Old Apr 16, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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You should get the Eibach front end alignment bolts. This is the cheaper option instead of the camber adjustment plates. Your front tires will start to wear on the inside if you don't do anything.
Old Apr 16, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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ORIGINAL: sidmanic

You should get the Eibach front end alignment bolts. This is the cheaper option instead of the camber adjustment plates. Your front tires will start to wear on the inside if you don't do anything.
This is not the first time i have heard about these bolts. Do you have a link of where to get them? Also I think I am going to go ahead and get the Tokico D-Spec shocks and struts also and simply do it all at once. No reason to do the labor twice. I am also going to assume that after the lowering I will need to take the car to the alignment shop immediately. Can they then make the adjustment on the panhard bar or should i already do that myself? So where is the best pricing and service for these products? Anywhere with low prices and Free Shipping?

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 03:03 AM
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http://yearone.com/serverfiles/part....hid=F10AI72684
These are at year one. They don't look like the picture. Easy to install though.
Old Apr 16, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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ORIGINAL: sidmanic

http://yearone.com/serverfiles/part....hid=F10AI72684
These are at year one. They don't look like the picture. Easy to install though.
So did you get just the set for the front or did you get a set for the front and rear? Here is a link to some I found at one of the Sponsors sites.

http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...idproduct=1052

Richard



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