Rear end not sitting correctly
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Car: 1991 Firebird Formula
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Re: Rear end not sitting correctly
If it's the same as mine where the panhard bar attaches to the body on the passenger side, a bent bar would probably pull it towards the passenger side but it'd be good to check anyway. Could be the ride height's a bit lower than it used to be due to sagging springs etc which would push it towards the driver side a tad. It might be that being a little off-center is normal for these cars, since I've yet to see a stock one that is centered, but I don't have any evidence that that's always the case. Looks like a great buy .
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Re: Rear end not sitting correctly
If it's stock then it can't be adjusted. I just went with the stock on mine, but if you want to be able to center the rear you might want to go with an adjustable one. Some people who keep the stock bar like to have a plate welded to the bottom so that it's fully boxed in which gives it a bit more rigidity, but if it's just a daily driver the stock should hold up fine.
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Re: Rear end not sitting correctly
Looks normal to me. I think every third gen looks like that. It's just a lot more noticeable when you install wider tires/rims.
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Re: Rear end not sitting correctly
Pick your poison.
http://www.foundersperformance.com/c.../Panhard-Rods/
http://www.foundersperformance.com/c.../Panhard-Rods/
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: Rear end not sitting correctly
That is 100% normal, some are better, some are worse.
Buy a adjustable panhardbar. And a stock hood.
Buy a adjustable panhardbar. And a stock hood.
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