I have this same panhard bar without set screws, should I be under my car inspecting it every time I drive it.

 

No, but if you hear a rattle then you might want to check 'em and snug them up. You could call UMI and see what they have to say, but this is the first time I've seen an actual issue like this.

 

Gogo Sam, without mentioning you they might not have hooked me up

 

Got the new rod-ends in. Is there a certain type of grease I am supposed to use on these?

 

Despite there being a zerk, the races are made of delrin--which is self-lubricating. Folks just expect the fitting, so they put it on. Grease will actually attract dirt. If you use some, use very little and a synthetic would be best (water won't break it down).

 

Was just making sure, the piece of paper that came with them stated "They are not pre-greased and will require a few pumps of grease before being used".

 

Firmer bushings or hyme joints will make the rear end more precise but it won't actually change the way the rear end behaves.
Adjustable length PB's are good for correcting rear end offset but that's the end of it.

 

It doesn't change the geometrically determined part of handling behavior, but the differences in compliance lead to a couple of indirect rear axle steer effects that you can feel, and which will affect response and controllability up toward to the limits of tire lateral grip.

You'd have to be driving pretty hard for these effects to make enough difference to measure in and of themselves, although improved driver confidence (which can't be measured) usually leads to better and more consistent performance.


Norm