how low before needing a panhard rod??

[12h]

got my coilovers sorted just wondering before i make a panhard rod how low can you go before you need to put one on cheers andy

 

[Robbi]

Depends how far your wheels stick out tbh, I didn't need one till I put wheels wi a small offset on

 

[12h]

im putting 8 1/2 " banded micra k11 14"steels on the rear 7 1/2 s on the front and rangerbob arches

 

[Robbi]

You'll probably need one tbh, you can cut and weld the standard one tho until you buy one

 

[12h]

im not buying one im making one lol ill make one at the weekend make to adj the rod shorter to pull the osr wheel back in thanks andy

 

[Robbi]

Ah right, I made one too short

Measure the passenger side wheel arch to the tyre/wheel then do the same on the other side, subtract the drivers from the passengers, then half it so you know how much to cut off

 

[12h]

cheers

 

[Agent_Sm1th]

Just lower your car without any panhard rod fitted. Then just measure between the panhard mounting points for the length of the new rod. Its the rod itself that shifts the axle over so without one both wheels don't shift over.

 

[12h]

so can i leave it off??

 

[pollyp]

so can i leave it off??

whilst stationary yes, just don't go driving round without it.

while sitting without panhard on flat level ground to further refine the position, I'd also measure distance from rim to rear arch lip (assuming they're not bashed on) and further tweak the rear axles lateral position relative to the chassis by tensioning with string or cable ties till both gaps are equal, then you measure the chassis bush - panhard bush distance and adjust the panhard length to match.