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Old 02-02-2007, 10:52 AM   #1
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panhard location

I know a panhard bar should be level at ride height, but should it be installed so it's parallel to the axle? If not, what should the max angle (to axle)?

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Old 02-02-2007, 11:18 AM   #2
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Re: panhard location

I don't think it's supposed to be level. I don't think mine is even level at full dump.
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Old 02-02-2007, 01:09 PM   #3
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Re: panhard location

Ideally you want it as level to the ground and parallel with the axle as possible at ride height. This is where you will see the least amount of lateral movement.
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Old 02-02-2007, 01:29 PM   #4
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Ideally you want it as level to the ground and parallel with the axle as possible at ride height. This is where you will see the least amount of lateral movement.

perfect! That's what I needed to know. Really wanted the watts link, but I think i'm going to save the money for other parts.
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Old 02-02-2007, 01:43 PM   #5
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Re: panhard location

There is absolutely nothing wrong with a properly set up panhard bar. Lateral movement is minimal through an average range of travel.
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Old 02-02-2007, 02:04 PM   #6
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with a properly set up panhard bar. Lateral movement is minimal through an average range of travel.
that's good to know. Watts links are just KOOL!
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Old 02-02-2007, 03:05 PM   #7
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that's good to know. Watts links are just KOOL!

Watts links are definitely cool and they work awesome when set up correctly... they also give you more points for failure too.......
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Old 02-02-2007, 04:35 PM   #8
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Watts links are definitely cool and they work awesome when set up correctly... they also give you more points for failure too.......
That's true too.
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