Adjustable PHB needed??
01-09-2009, 01:25 PM
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Adjustable PHB needed??
So, I picked up a J&M Rod ends Adj. PHB, but didn't like the noise, so I took it off. Looking at the car now, with the stock PHB, it looks like it's only off by like 1/16 or maybe an 1/8 of an inch, do you guys think that's even worth investing in an Adj. PHB or should I be fine with the stocker?
01-10-2009, 09:20 AM
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The adjustable PHB will really only be an advantage to re-center your axle. Above this, you may find a lighter/stronger one, but won't help otherwise. If you are not so crooked you can "see" it (the 1/8"~1/4" will change anyway depending on the angle of road in which you are parked) or have tire rubbing issues that may be helped by centering..... leave the stock one.
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01-10-2009, 10:16 AM
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I suspect that he's off by more than 1/8 though...
ALL S197 I measured were off by 3/8 or 5/16. It's more than a 1/4 for sure.
The axle is always shifted to the driver side.
Ford made the OEM bar a 1/4 or so, too long.
It's much more noticeable when you go wider tires at back too...
ALL S197 I measured were off by 3/8 or 5/16. It's more than a 1/4 for sure.
The axle is always shifted to the driver side.
Ford made the OEM bar a 1/4 or so, too long.
It's much more noticeable when you go wider tires at back too...
01-10-2009, 10:50 AM
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Yup i have to agree with pascal on this. It is more like 1/4 of an inch. It also depend how low you go in the back, the lower the worse it gets. Since my tires come out past the fender a bit it was very noticeable to me. I ordered an adj. p.h.b. and centered my rear nicely.
01-10-2009, 05:43 PM
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