Panhard bar Alignment
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 356
From: Ontario, Canada
The one Sharad is suggesting is similar in design to the one I am using from Steeda. I found the lock nuts difficult to tighten when installed on the car. If I were doing it again I think I would pick a bar that is on-car adjustable, silmialr to this BMR Suspension's bar:
http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...&productid=172
Having said that once, the axle was centered the only need for adjustment would be if you change springs.
http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...&productid=172
Having said that once, the axle was centered the only need for adjustment would be if you change springs.
Cut & Paste Expert
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 13,322
From: NW Arkansas
Mis-alignment left to right does NOT cause dog tracking.
If it did, you would be dog tracking when the suspension
was compressed or extended making for a real wild ride
at high speeds. The three link keeps the rear axle in a
non-dog tracking location. The PH only help locate the
rear axle from side to side. I would get the drive shaft
in perfect alignment front to rear and call it good.
If it did, you would be dog tracking when the suspension
was compressed or extended making for a real wild ride
at high speeds. The three link keeps the rear axle in a
non-dog tracking location. The PH only help locate the
rear axle from side to side. I would get the drive shaft
in perfect alignment front to rear and call it good.
S197 Section Modder-ator
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 13,373
From: Orlando FL
The plumb bob is the recommended method of measurement, and here's the bar I'd recommend:
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-p...rd-bar-05.html
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-p...rd-bar-05.html
You have to disconnect that bar when you need to adjust it.
You're aware of that right? Because you can't get to the locking nuts when it's on the car, at least at the passenger side and I wouldn't want to do this from one side only...
Scott's been through that BS I see.
Last edited by pascal; Aug 25, 2012 at 01:40 PM.
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1st Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 76
From: Missouri
I haven't been under the car very much. In fact only once when I was installing my shifter. I also see that Scott has been through this BS with the UPR one and I will most likely not get it. Thanks for all the inputs on just using the fenders. My car is at stock height right now but there are plans on lowering it.
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I'm looking into getting an adjustable panhard bar. I was just curious on the center alignment of the axle. Does the adjustable panhard come preset to center the axle or do you have to put it on an alignment machine to see how much you are dog tracking to the left or right? Or can you just take measurements on the ground and adjust it that way? Inputs would be great. TIA!
Made in the USA and features a lifetime warranty. Much stronger than the factory panhard bar and will allow you to re-center the rear-end after lowering.
Let me know if I can help you with anything.
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