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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Help with adjusting SPOHN suspension parts

I was just wondering if anyone on here has had any experience with the Spohn adjustable torque arm, and adjustable panhard bar. I have both installed on the car and I wanted to get everything adjusted properly but this is the first time I have had adjustable suspension parts so I'm not really sure what to do, or how to do it. Any help anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Re: Help with adjusting SPOHN suspension parts

I'm not sure about Spohn, but UMI's panhard bar is shipped to the buyer at the stock length. I don't know anything about adjusting a TA.

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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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Re: Help with adjusting SPOHN suspension parts

they are used for lowered cars. when you lower the rear end it takes the rear end out of the stock position and moves it to the side and back a tiny bit. just adjust all the bars so the rear end is centered side to side and centered front to back but when doing the lower control arms measure each side from bolt to bolt and make sure they are the same length.
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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Re: Help with adjusting SPOHN suspension parts

To adjust the panhard bar...its very simple. You want the rear tires centered. Get the tape measure out, and measure and adjust until your rear is centered.

The torque arm is alittle more involved, but still not a big deal. You want to set you pinion angle to the optimum angle for what you are doing with the car...i.e. street driving, 1/4 mile, auto-x, etc.

Do search on here for "pinion angle". You will find MORE than enough info one what settings will work for you. The physical adjustment is easy. Just losen the jamb nuts and turn the couplings until you get your desired settings...

If you are still in doubt, call or email Spohn. They will give you some good guidance.

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