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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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panhard bar ..woth replacing?

hi, i can get a really good deal on a panhard bar and the rear control arms..they look nice , especially in red...but is it woth changing from the stock ones?...any noticeable difference ...anyone out there changed these with some feedback..thanks.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Re: panhard bar ..woth replacing?

Yes, especially if they have better bushings than your stock LCAs & especially if you are in to pushing your car, whether it be drag racing or autocross.

Most likely what your talking about , comes with polyurethane bushings. The stock rubber bushings are kinda weak, once you get to feel the difference you'll realize it.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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Re: panhard bar ..woth replacing?

I just changed my Panhard Bar and Lower Control Arms with UMI's tubulars. Really Tightened up the rear end. When you get your old panhard bar out, you'll think it's a joke. The new parts are SOOOO much stronger.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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Re: panhard bar ..woth replacing?

If you replace the PHB on a lowered car, get an adjustable PHB. Even on a stock height 3rd gen, the rear axle can be offset. Mine was. I have mine within 1/8" of centered now, thanks to the adjustable PHB from UMI.

I have rod ends in all mine on my daily driver, so there is NO deflection in my bushings.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 02:41 AM
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Re: panhard bar ..woth replacing?

My bushings on my stock bar were torn when i replaced mine, plus ive seen a few bars tweaked or bent so its worth it
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 05:54 AM
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Re: panhard bar ..woth replacing?

Originally Posted by godreject
My bushings on my stock bar were torn when i replaced mine, plus ive seen a few bars tweaked or bent so its worth it
ok..thanks...i will get them ...
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Re: panhard bar ..woth replacing?

My car is at stock height, so I boxed the stock arm and added poly bushings. It made a noticable difference.
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