UMI Panhard Relocation Kit Concerns
 

Hi folks.

In the process of installing a UMI Panhard relocation kit. When installing the upper bar in the hanger on the passenger side it seems there is quite a large gap. It is the same in the top bolt hole where the UMI spacer is installed, there is a quarter inch gap there too. Is this normal? I have concerns tightening it up and damaging/bending the chasis hanger that it all attaches too. Have attached a photo for reference.

Thanks.
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Re: UMI Panhard Relocation Kit Concerns
 

You've got both plates situated on the outside of the stock bracket. That would be the smart way to install it but that's not how UMI does it.

Move one of the plates to the inside of the stock bracket. Then you might also have to round up some washers to use as shims to get the stack up of parts correct.

Re: UMI Panhard Relocation Kit Concerns
 

Thank for the quick reply. I had a look at photos on the forums of other installs and thought that this was how they were to be installed but unfortunately I do not have instructions.

Re: UMI Panhard Relocation Kit Concerns
 

Just assume you have to finish the details on your own to make it work. If you want to use the UMI spacers then you will have to shim the gaps with washers. I'm actually surprised you did not have to also grind the UMI bracket to make it fit, but that's good news if you didn't.

Rod ends and bushings (called misalignment spacers) have standardized dimensions for width and bolt sizes. The stock bracket is actually made to the standard width so you can fix this problem if you are willing to source different bushings and bolts on your own. But you're not going to get that solution from UMI, they chose to go about things in a bit of a goofy way.

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Re: UMI Panhard Relocation Kit Concerns
 

Oh, sorry, I didn't pay attention to your pictures. You do not have spherical rod ends so you cannot use misalignment spacers. You have no choice but to move one of the UMI bracket plates to the inside of the stock bracket and shim it as necessary (if needed).

I sure hope the other end of your panhard bar has a threaded rod end or you're not going to be able to center the axle after installing that bracket kit.

Re: UMI Panhard Relocation Kit Concerns
 

Yes the other end has an adjuster on it but it is currently set identical to the stock bar and nothing seems to have moved or needed adjusting. I will check the alignment of thr axle after it's all tightened up.

Re: UMI Panhard Relocation Kit Concerns
 

UMI has install pics on their website?
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