I saw a topic somewhere about a hotchkis link that replaced the factory panhard assy. it looked like a ladder tye bar that went across the rear axle , but I tried to find it again and cannot find it you guys know what Im talking about or did I find some good crack , it might not be hotchkis i cant remember , thanks

Edit: found what I was thinking about A Watts link http://www.evolutionmsport.com/evmCa...;products_id=1

anyone running one of these thanks

 

griggsracing.com

 

don't think many people are running them because I don't really think they are worth it...

 

I've read several great reviews on watts links for our mustangs. Fays 2 has one:
http://www.fays2.net/fays2_watts_link_11_.html
and Saleen has one:
http://www.saleen.com/SC101_Services...10-1007-A16241* (edit: search for watts on thier site)
And no, it's not actually $1300. Some vendors have it for $1000 including a rear sway, so it's almost the same price.

It should get rid of some rear wobble that the panhard bar causes, and have a bit better handling. I may pick this up next summer.

 

Neither of those mentioned is a very good one....

Fayes - way too much added weight to an already heavy car. not a fan of the axle tube clamp design.

Saleen - poly bushings, no adjustment for roll center. better design though.

Currently the Griggs unit is the only one worth the expense. For street cars the panhard rod setup is just fine. 99% of guys wouldn't know the difference a watts makes anyway. It's really not necessary on a street car and you wont find either of those models on a true race car. $1000 is much better spent on things like a seat or safety equipment or an extra set of tires and brake pads. Don't waste your money on something you don't need.

 

fay2 watts link 650 to your price....its a very good looking part. I just ordered one and will see how the car responds. Next will add springs and shock sruts. I want to see what makes the biggest difference, one at a time and also see how the complement the other parts

 

I sell the Fays2 and the Steeda both, but for the price and beef I really prefer the Fays2 part, and in fact I have 7 or 8 on order for F-bodies (new application) right now. FWIW, the heavy part, a Fay2 adds about 11 pounds of unsprung weight. Not ideal, but not 30 or 40 either and that's less than most folks add with bigger wheels and tires (and the Watts link it's flywheel mass either). Been happy with the Fays2 on some older cars, and have never had an issue with the clamps coming loose.

Here's the Fays2: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...&ModelID=5

And the Steeda: http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...&ModelID=5

45dag.... in your case, you needed to start with good shocks. Not that the watts won't change the feel, but the issue with the car is the fact the OEM shocks aren't damped particularly well and make the axle hop and skip around more than it should.