Adjusting an adjustable panhard rod...
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Adjusting an adjustable panhard rod...
I installed a BMR adjustable phr the other week, it came with instructions but I lost them by the time I got around to installing it. I just set it so it was the same length as my stocker when I installed it. I assume I just adjust it so the spacing between the inner fenders to the tire is the same on both sides? Or is there any more to it than that? Thanks.
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Well, I run 315-35-ZR17 tires in the back of my 94 Trans Am. There is normally on both sides the very last tread line on the tire that shows. I just make sure that the line on the left side tire is right even with the fender/wheel well and also make sure that the right side tire line is even on the fender/wheel well of the passenger side. Kind of hard to explain, but hopefully you get the idea.
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When I said inner fenders what I meant to say was the subframe rail, the area where the bump stops are. I figured measuring the distance from there to the inside of the tire would make the most sense and be most accurate. It seems kind of hard to get an exact measurement from the fender to the tire.
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Make sure when the suspension travels that you won't rub when the axle shifts over. You might actually have to run it off to one side so that when the suspension travels to the max, it doesn't rub.
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Originally posted by GREGG 97Z
I when I said inner fenders what I meant to say was the subframe rail, the area where the bump stops are. I figured measuring the distance from there to the inside of the tire would make the most sense and be most accurate. It seems kind of hard to get an exact measurement from the fender to the tire.
I when I said inner fenders what I meant to say was the subframe rail, the area where the bump stops are. I figured measuring the distance from there to the inside of the tire would make the most sense and be most accurate. It seems kind of hard to get an exact measurement from the fender to the tire.
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I would say set it for an equal space on both sides, and measure to the inside (e.g. - subframe as you suggested).
As the suspension drops, the body shifts to the right relative to the axle. A 1.25" drop will move the body about 1/10th inch (depends on ride height). But as the body rises - when the body "rolls" in a turn - the body could move in the opposite direction relative the the axle. "Pre-offsetting" it to allow for suspension travel would seem difficult, and would vary based on the type of driving you do... 1/4-mile (lots of squat) or auto-X (lots of roll).
Keep it simple and center it.
As the suspension drops, the body shifts to the right relative to the axle. A 1.25" drop will move the body about 1/10th inch (depends on ride height). But as the body rises - when the body "rolls" in a turn - the body could move in the opposite direction relative the the axle. "Pre-offsetting" it to allow for suspension travel would seem difficult, and would vary based on the type of driving you do... 1/4-mile (lots of squat) or auto-X (lots of roll).
Keep it simple and center it.
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Re: Adjusting an adjustable panhard rod...
I took some plumbing bobs and taped them to the car where the spoiler attached to the hatch on both sides. That gave me an easy line to measure both wheels to.
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