Adjustable Panhard Rod

$190.00

This high-quality panhard rod uses only the very best components to correct a few issues that can arise when changing the stock ride height or using non-stock wheels. The rear suspension in a classic 900 uses a panhard rod design which is great for simplicity and robustness , but suffers a flaw of moving laterally relative to the rest of the chassis through its arc travel. What that means is that as you raise the car up, the axle will move to the drivers side (US) and as the suspension compresses, it moves back to the right. Changing the ride height out of the factory spec will change the static location of the axle off center and when further compressed will shift farther off center. This can cause wheel rub issues where clearances are already tight with larger offset wheels paired with lowering suspension. The solution is a precision adjustable pan-hard rod. The rod adjusts in length to correct the static ride height and re-center the axle. Using precision heim-joints, you will also get better road holding and more consistent feel compared to standard rubber bushings. Bearings are replaceable USA Made FK Bearings with Carbon Fiber & Teflon lining with custom stainless steel spacers for easy installation, no body modifications required.

Bar color may vary (usually black).

This high-quality panhard rod uses only the very best components to correct a few issues that can arise when changing the stock ride height or using non-stock wheels. The rear suspension in a classic 900 uses a panhard rod design which is great for simplicity and robustness , but suffers a flaw of moving laterally relative to the rest of the chassis through its arc travel. What that means is that as you raise the car up, the axle will move to the drivers side (US) and as the suspension compresses, it moves back to the right. Changing the ride height out of the factory spec will change the static location of the axle off center and when further compressed will shift farther off center. This can cause wheel rub issues where clearances are already tight with larger offset wheels paired with lowering suspension. The solution is a precision adjustable pan-hard rod. The rod adjusts in length to correct the static ride height and re-center the axle. Using precision heim-joints, you will also get better road holding and more consistent feel compared to standard rubber bushings. Bearings are replaceable USA Made FK Bearings with Carbon Fiber & Teflon lining with custom stainless steel spacers for easy installation, no body modifications required.

Bar color may vary (usually black).

Installation Notes:

Each Rod-end has opposing threads and only will thread into one side of the adjustable bar. The side of the bar with the knurling is usually the LHD (non-standard) thread. This allows turning the bar to lengthen or shorten while the ends stay fixed to their mounts.

  1. Grease threads on rod-ends and thread completely into bar.

  2. Remove old bar from vehicle and match length of bar with ends by rotating the ends evenly on both sides.

  3. Install MCS adjustable bar onto vehicle leaving jam nuts loose.

  4. Measure both sides between top of rear tire and center of archway to determine which way the axle needs to shift. Lengthing the rod will shift towards the driver side (LHD) and shortening it will move the axle towards the passenger side. Adjust rod , roll the car to settle the suspension and check measurements again until they are equal on both sides.

  5. Tighten jam nuts down to lock position into place, keeping the rod ends aligned as vertically as possible.

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