Panhard bar help please
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mark221, I believe you said that's the Lakewood prototype on your car?
How come it's not listed in your sig?
Lakewood $327.95
But is it available?
Last I heard, it was on "engineering hold"
Fays2 $595 and available
As for a panhard, I vote for Spohn
Spohn Panhard Bar: Adjustable with Poly Bushings Mustang 2005+ $125
Spohn Panhard Bar: Adj Rod/Poly Mustang 2005+ $145
How come it's not listed in your sig?
Lakewood $327.95
But is it available?
Last I heard, it was on "engineering hold"
Fays2 $595 and available
As for a panhard, I vote for Spohn
Spohn Panhard Bar: Adjustable with Poly Bushings Mustang 2005+ $125
Spohn Panhard Bar: Adj Rod/Poly Mustang 2005+ $145
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I read some place else where someone compared the two Watts Links and their comment was the Lakewood Watts link was somewhat less expensive and considerably less impressive than the Fays2.
Much flimsier and seemingly inferior materials used to manufacture it.
Basic theory is the same however.
The Fays2 is used in many racing applications.
Much flimsier and seemingly inferior materials used to manufacture it.
Basic theory is the same however.
The Fays2 is used in many racing applications.
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mark221, I believe you said that's the Lakewood prototype on your car?
How come it's not listed in your sig?
Lakewood $327.95
But is it available?
Last I heard, it was on "engineering hold"
Fays2 $595 and available
As for a panhard, I vote for Spohn
Spohn Panhard Bar: Adjustable with Poly Bushings Mustang 2005+ $125
Spohn Panhard Bar: Adj Rod/Poly Mustang 2005+ $145
How come it's not listed in your sig?
Lakewood $327.95
But is it available?
Last I heard, it was on "engineering hold"
Fays2 $595 and available
As for a panhard, I vote for Spohn
Spohn Panhard Bar: Adjustable with Poly Bushings Mustang 2005+ $125
Spohn Panhard Bar: Adj Rod/Poly Mustang 2005+ $145
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I read some place else where someone compared the two Watts Links and their comment was the Lakewood Watts link was somewhat less expensive and considerably less impressive than the Fays2.
Much flimsier and seemingly inferior materials used to manufacture it.
Basic theory is the same however.
The Fays2 is used in many racing applications.
Much flimsier and seemingly inferior materials used to manufacture it.
Basic theory is the same however.
The Fays2 is used in many racing applications.
I have noticed a big difference in the handling of my car over an aftermarket panhard bar.
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mark 221, what kind of driving do you do that you actually notice a difference? I am not trying to be sarcastic, but my driving is just basic street driving and I would be pretty surprised to notice a difference particularly with a rear end piece. Are you autocrossing or something or is it really that noticable of a difference?
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When included in an original suspension design, the Watts Linkage is an excellent solution to the problems encountered with a solid rear axle. If I had the dough to blow, I would certainly get one for my Stang.
You don't see very many around, because most manufacturers have figured out how to make an independent rear suspension that works. Apparently, Ford isn't one of them...
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Have any of you guys used the UPR adjustable panhard bar? I can get one on the cheap from my buddy (he's a dealer), my concern was that the UPR does not use bushings (rod ends). I am afraid it will make the car noisy ( I know running all rod end suspension in the race car is). If anyone can help me out on this I would appreciate it.
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