CMF_Yom
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How much did you have to shorten the panhard rod length by to centre the axle?
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Question for those of you riding on King Springs
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CMF_Yom
» CMF MemberBah I may as well say what I'm thinking.
I don't like the whiteline adjustable rear panhard rod. I don't like it at all.
I think it is too strong.
The standard panhard rod should be able to crumple/bend in the event of a sideways-moving accident with something solid. It should be able to take a fair bit of the impact's force in an attempt to not damage the floorpan. Plus it is lighter than the whiteline replacement which although a small benifit is worth mentioning. It is also very plain and doesn't attract attention, unlike the bulky big whiteline job which looks fantastic.
If you were to accidently strike something solid, like a gutter, with a whiteline panhard rod installed where do you think the force would go? The rear axle is built like a brick ****house, it isnt about to absorb any force of impact. The whiteline panhard rod is also meaty and not about to bend. All the force of the accident is going to go straight into the chassis.
That is not good. I'm not a perfect driver and accidents happen even when you're behaving yourself as I've experienced once before. That is why I think I'll see if it is safe to shorten the standard panhard to the required length.
Oh, I will be using a a small metal fabrication shop close to me who work with alot of structural components so they're qualified to determine whether we can cut the end off the factory panhard and shorten it to the required length.
Cheerio chaps.
I don't like the whiteline adjustable rear panhard rod. I don't like it at all.
I think it is too strong.
The standard panhard rod should be able to crumple/bend in the event of a sideways-moving accident with something solid. It should be able to take a fair bit of the impact's force in an attempt to not damage the floorpan. Plus it is lighter than the whiteline replacement which although a small benifit is worth mentioning. It is also very plain and doesn't attract attention, unlike the bulky big whiteline job which looks fantastic.
If you were to accidently strike something solid, like a gutter, with a whiteline panhard rod installed where do you think the force would go? The rear axle is built like a brick ****house, it isnt about to absorb any force of impact. The whiteline panhard rod is also meaty and not about to bend. All the force of the accident is going to go straight into the chassis.
That is not good. I'm not a perfect driver and accidents happen even when you're behaving yourself as I've experienced once before. That is why I think I'll see if it is safe to shorten the standard panhard to the required length.
Oh, I will be using a a small metal fabrication shop close to me who work with alot of structural components so they're qualified to determine whether we can cut the end off the factory panhard and shorten it to the required length.
Cheerio chaps.
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CMF_Yom
» CMF MemberGah.
$50 to get the standard panhard modified.
And if I change springs again it'll need to be chopped again.
So yeh it can be done.
Hmm...
$50 or $100...
$50 to get the standard panhard modified.
And if I change springs again it'll need to be chopped again.
So yeh it can be done.
Hmm...
$50 or $100...
CMF_micragirl
» CMF Member
Tom's talking to himself again
CMF_jamm'n
» CMF Memberahaaaaaahaaaaaaa
thats Classic!!! "micragirl"
:-D
thats Classic!!! "micragirl"
:-D
CMF_Alex_B
» CMF Memberhaha...well mine is set about 2mm shorter i think its different for every car, have to take measurements,
Alex
i think its different for every car, have to take measurements,Alex
CMF_jamm'n
» CMF Memberyeah ya exactly right LX...
Theres not a huge amount of difference with "Kings", infact i didn't bother till i got those "Kmacs".
Theres not a huge amount of difference with "Kings", infact i didn't bother till i got those "Kmacs".
CMF_Yom
» CMF MemberYeh ordinarily I wont worry about it if i had the standard swaybar.
But to be honest, I don't think I can go back to the original extension lead. lol
its like the front tyres have developed claws. I love it.
But to be honest, I don't think I can go back to the original extension lead. lol
its like the front tyres have developed claws. I love it.
CMF_TicTac
» CMF Memberim runnin the kings and u can see that the drivers side is is hangin out a lil bit more then the passenger, but i dont intend to do anything till i get a lower setup.
CMF_Yom
» CMF MemberGah damn this warped swaybar of Alex's but I'm determined to make it work.
