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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 01:02 AM
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Adj. Panhard Rod ?

I'm going to install a set of Hotchkis springs. They have a 1 inch. drop and want to know if i'll need an adj. panhard rod ?


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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 01:48 AM
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Its not critical that you get it, but its recomended. It will center the rearend, and with a one inch drop it will only be off by about half inch to 3/4 of an inch.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 05:13 AM
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Yes you do. I put Eibachs on my Iroc and needed to recenter the thing. FWIW, my RS needed an adjustable bar because the rearend wasn't centered as it came stock.

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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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what adjustable panhard bar were you considering?
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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I'm looking at either a Hotchkis or Spohn . Any suggestions ?
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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well any aftermarket one is great! i would have to say spohn

http://www.spohn.net/index.cfm?fusea...ct&productid=8
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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Nice looking piece...........Thanks
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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i have the hotchkis one, and it is one diesel piece of equipment
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 11:56 PM
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I got acouple of Moroso herb adams panhard rods i need to get rid of if anybody is intereted
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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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I'm running BMR panhards and LCAs on my cars and I think they are great pieces.

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Old Feb 10, 2003 | 10:10 AM
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S&W racecars makes one for only like $80, not sure if it's coated though.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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I put the moroso in this weekend, its great what a difference. Unfortunately i broke a bolt and had to put a temp in while i wait for new ones. Spohn sells these, i ordered them sunday night and fed ex was at my door today. It was the first time i ordered from Spohn and i was really impressed. Can't wait for my self imposed 90 day credit card waiting period to be over, Damb Christmas gifts!!
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