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Old May 4, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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Adjustable pan hard and lower control arms

I am trying to get some further information on adjustable pan hard and LCA. Looking for how much longer/shorter than factory they can adjust and what each adjustment does to affect the car, i.e. lengthening pan hard will move rear end to drivers side, etc... I also have multiple hole to mount my LCA on my rear end and am curios what effect this has as well, i.e. will it raise/ lower car or move rear end front/back of car. additionally I am looking at buying the adjustable pan hard and LCA this week; I am looking at Sphon SP-205 LCA and SP-105, both are "on car" adjustable and have the Del-Sphere pivot end. Any suggestion on whether these are good or another recommendation. Any information would be helpful.
Thanks, Mike

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Old May 4, 2014 | 09:16 PM
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Re: Adjustable pan hard and lower control arms

FOUNDERS PERFORMANCE
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Old May 5, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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Re: Adjustable pan hard and lower control arms

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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Re: Adjustable pan hard and lower control arms

Agreed with founders. i have the on car adjustable ones and they are nice for the price and great customer service to boot. As far as why to go adjustable. The panhard centers the rear in the car and the lower arms to keep it straight when gong down the road. The extra holes you have on the rear are relocation brackets. On lowered cars especially, it helps improve traction. I was always told to keep the arms parallel or just lower a bit with the frame, or in most cases the subframe connectors. Hope that helps.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Re: Adjustable pan hard and lower control arms

Thanks a bunch, but Founders over Spohn? I know the price difference is significant but what about performance. Thanks, Mike
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:31 PM
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Re: Adjustable pan hard and lower control arms

I would go with Founders. I put on the adjustable panhard and non-adjustable LCA's. Great improvement over stock. Founders makes quality parts, comparable to Spohn just alot cheaper.
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