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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 06:49 AM
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I'm planning on installing Eibach springs and Bilstein HD shocks, will I have to replace the panhard rod to compensate for the body being lower?

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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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Apperantly lowering the car doesn't offset the rear that much, LCAs would be needed though if you want to actually 'race' the car fast, after lowering my car besides the alignment being WAY off the LCA position was very much screwed up.
Old Dec 9, 2002 | 05:24 PM
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If you're running stock sized tires I doubt you'd have a problem. There is a little side shift in the tires when you lower the car, and if you're running 315/35 tires on 17x11 wheels, clearance can be an issue.
Old Dec 9, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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Ditto.

I ran a Hotckiss non-adjustable panhard rod bar with my car lowered on Eibach Pro springs. However, I had to switch to an adjustable PHR bar to get adequate clearance with the 315mm tires added later.
Old Dec 10, 2002 | 12:03 AM
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ST 1.2 & 1.7 drop in the front and rear is just fine.... but a little low for me
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