Fourth gen rear suspension... in an 86?
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Fourth gen rear suspension... in an 86?
I noticed that SLP sells a panhard bar and LCAs for "82-02" F-bodies. Are these parts interchangeable in stock form? While I don't know much about fourthgen suspension, I thought they had a different setup. Anyone with some insight?
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They are absolutely identical in every way.
Not only that, but they're the same, too.
The only difference, is that the 4th gen axles are about 1-5/8" longer on each side. That means the wheel offset is different. But the suspension is the same. The Panhard bar, LCAs, springs, and torque arm (for any given transmission) are all the same, and are in the same place. Therefore all of those things are 82-02.
Not only that, but they're the same, too.
The only difference, is that the 4th gen axles are about 1-5/8" longer on each side. That means the wheel offset is different. But the suspension is the same. The Panhard bar, LCAs, springs, and torque arm (for any given transmission) are all the same, and are in the same place. Therefore all of those things are 82-02.
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