Brace on the rear of the car?
08-20-2005, 06:15 PM
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Brace on the rear of the car?
Allrgiht I've got a problem, I've got this brace on the rear of my car that goes from one side of the car to the other right behind the differntial. Now it's not a panhard bar, because well, I can see that in plain sight and I know what that look like. I's almost rght where the panhard bar is.
The problem is that it's crushing my over-axle pipe. I've replaced one already and I just got a new Dynomax one put on today, and it's already started to dent this one a tad.
Basically, I need this brace off! If possible, I was hoping you guys could tell what exactly this brace does, and if it'll matter that much if I remove it.
If you need anymore detail, just let me know. Thanks.
The problem is that it's crushing my over-axle pipe. I've replaced one already and I just got a new Dynomax one put on today, and it's already started to dent this one a tad.
Basically, I need this brace off! If possible, I was hoping you guys could tell what exactly this brace does, and if it'll matter that much if I remove it.
If you need anymore detail, just let me know. Thanks.
08-20-2005, 07:10 PM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
they call it a "brace assembly" at gm (idk if you knew that or not or cared lol). Mine was lose on my v6 camaro and my rear end would shake all over the place...but my panhard bar was lose too, so that might have been causing it to shake all over and not the brace assembly.
08-20-2005, 08:01 PM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
That brace keeps the frame-side mount for the panhard bar positively located and prevents it from wiggling back and forth. You don't want to take it out.
My Dynomax exhausts also had clearance problems with it. I lived with dimpled pipes. I'm sure some custom tweaking of the exhaust hangers and such by a professional shop could fix most of the interference, but I was working with the same situation you probably are..... bolting a system up in your driveway the way it comes out of the box.
My Dynomax exhausts also had clearance problems with it. I lived with dimpled pipes. I'm sure some custom tweaking of the exhaust hangers and such by a professional shop could fix most of the interference, but I was working with the same situation you probably are..... bolting a system up in your driveway the way it comes out of the box.
08-20-2005, 08:51 PM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
I have never personally tried this, but BMR sells an aftermarket panhard bar brace that relocates so you can run larger pipes over the axle. I'd be willing to bet that a little tweaking could get the pipe to not hit, though, but it really depends on exactly why it hits.
It's about halfway down the page:
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F3-suspension.htm#phr
It's about halfway down the page:
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F3-suspension.htm#phr
08-21-2005, 10:36 AM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
Originally Posted by '86 350
That seems to be exactly what I'm looking for. Do ou know of antoher one or where I could find it cheaper?
08-21-2005, 12:12 PM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
Allright thanks. One mroe question. What would cause this brace to crush my pipe? Going over bumps, or just hard acceleration? I need to use the car while I wait for the BMR unit, so I need to know what I should avoid. Can I still drive the car if I'm cautious?
Thanks.
Thanks.
08-22-2005, 09:58 PM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
Another company that sells a replacement for that brace is http://www.unbalancedengineering.com and I believe they are a site sponsor....
Originally Posted by Unbalanced Engineering Website
Panhard Rod Relocation Brackets
Laser cut steel brackets that relocate the panhard rod to lower the rear roll center 4 inches and also level it for lowered cars. These brackets result in additional rear grip in all phases of cornering. They require a panhard rod with 3/4" rod ends and a welded installation. Cost $160
Laser cut steel brackets that relocate the panhard rod to lower the rear roll center 4 inches and also level it for lowered cars. These brackets result in additional rear grip in all phases of cornering. They require a panhard rod with 3/4" rod ends and a welded installation. Cost $160
08-23-2005, 05:25 AM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
Hmmm, I like how that's cheaper, however do you know how much it costs to weld that in? Although I know how to weld, I no longer have access to a welder like I used to. Caould you show me where to get some 3/4" rod-ends too? Thank you a ton for all then help the people have given me in theis thread already.
08-23-2005, 10:51 PM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
Nevermind, I found some. One question though, I'm just gonna order the BMR piece, however I was wondering if I really need to. I'm simply running a 3" single right now. BMR says that the relocation brace is used for true duals. Should I need this brace, or is somehting else wrong with my car? Please help ASAP!
08-24-2005, 06:46 AM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
With a three-inch single I see no reason why you would need to relocate. I run a Hooker aerochamber cat-back in three-inch mandrel bent piping, and have no clearance issues whatsoever. Maybe what you need to do is adjust your whole exhaust system forward or backward an inch or two to find your clearance. You can cut your pipe and use a stainless steel band clamp as your adjustment mechanism if you dont already have a slip-fit catylitic converter. Just remember to use some muffler putty at the spot where the clamp block is and you'll have a gas tight, slip-free seal.
08-25-2005, 03:30 AM
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Re: Brace on the rear of the car?
The relocation of that panhard brace and panhard rod isn't solely for the exhaust clearence, that's just an added benefit. It's meant to lower the rear roll center of our cars. And with our cars that helps alot when the car is lowered with springs because that lowers the front roll center significantly but the rear doesn't get as much of a drop.
From what I understand...
From what I understand...