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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 01:47 AM
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Car: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z
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Contemplating a prokit... will a non-adj panhard suffice?

I just got my panhard from UMI, very pleased with the quality of the part. Its just what I wanted, but my car sits too high. I think a prokit would gimme exactly what I want, but I've heard talk of lowering the car REQUIRES an adj panhard... I know alot of people with lowered f-bods and stock suspension.
Will it be that noticeable? Will I run into any driveability problems? Thanks fellas

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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 03:38 AM
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Stock length bar will be fine.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 04:05 AM
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I think you'll be fine. The Pro-Kit is only a 1 inch drop. If your current springs are old and sagging, it might be even less of a drop (from where you are now).
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 04:43 AM
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stock bar is fine. I just put in my pro kit along with bilsteins & the rear still lines up. Just like CrazyHawaiian said, it's only about an inch drop. It's just too bad that my car don't run right now though
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Car: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: ZZZ# 0607 of 1200 produced
Transmission: Pro-Built 700R4/Vig.2400
Axle/Gears: 3.27 BW 9 Bolt PBR Disc
Hahaha, I feel you on that one. My cars not running either, blown trans. Thanks fellas. Its funny because my car with stock springs/shocks sits the same as my buddies 91 rs did with a prokit and his gfx look lower than mine. I just want some firmer springs, and a better ride. The stockers are wasted. I have some koni reds I've been dying to throw on there as well.

Will
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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Like others said you may not need it. I needed one when I went with the Sportline kit. I believe (it has been awhile) my spohn panhard bar is roughly 1/5" - 1" or so shorter than the stock length to ensure that my rear is centered.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 03:03 PM
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Nope, I dont' think you need it. I have the pro kit and everything looks/works great
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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Car: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z
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Transmission: Pro-Built 700R4/Vig.2400
Axle/Gears: 3.27 BW 9 Bolt PBR Disc
right on fellas, I appreciate it. Didn't wanna have to go out and buy another panhard when I got such a sweet lookin one already!

Will
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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Hahaha, I feel you on that one. My cars not running either, blown trans. Thanks fellas.
What sucks even more is that the car died on me while I was test driving it with the new goodies in it lol!
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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Transmission: Pro-Built 700R4/Vig.2400
Axle/Gears: 3.27 BW 9 Bolt PBR Disc
Same thing happened to me. The car had been down for a good couple months while I freshendd up all the suspension, brakes, and got a new rearend/ and gas tank, bout a week later, BOOM!

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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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I needed one for mine to correct the 1/2 inch or so deflection. It was probably cuz the springs in the driver side front and both rear springs were not seated right. But anyway I got one because I wanted one and it wasnt that much more expensive, just incase i wanted to lower it more. It didnt give me the drop I was looking for. Slight rake. front is low, and rear is 1.5" or so higher.

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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 03:44 PM
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I had to get the adjustable one for my car. I lowered the front years ago about 2inches total with springs and a shorter tire. The rear was about a 1/2" shifted to the drivers side. Then this spring I put on a set of Sport Line springs on the rear and that dropped it 1-1/2" . Then the rear was about 3/4" shifted over to drivers side. Bought the Edelbrock ajustable panhard bar now everything is right where it should be. Between the shorter tire and then the springs it really moved things over.
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