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?

 

bump!!

 

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.

Jazzer

 

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...

 

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.

 

Well I'm lowered 2" with 285's in the rear and it really doesn't seem very off to me.

 

Take measurements, you'll see...

 

True, I thought mine was pretty close after lowering with the Vogtland "leveling" springs but just went out and measured. 5/16" towards the driver's side.

 

I'll measure it up and give you guys the results... what would you call acceptable? 0??

 

Whatever YOU call acceptable is OK with us

If you don't rub, and looks OK to you.... leave it alone.

Jazzer