2010-2014 Mustang Information on The S197 {GenII}

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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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The panhard is not necessary, but reccommended to re-center the rear axle once your lowered. I didn't think I needed one because I only went 1.25" in the rear, but it's still not centered. It's on my to-do list. If you're having a shop do your springs, you might as well get one and have them do it at the same time.
Thank you for the info. So if I understand this right, I went with frpp k springs (1.5") so that means I will not be centered for sure??? that sucks. Here's a question, is there something the shop can do to center it using the oem panhard bar? Heck you guys think any shop (meineke) would know how to install a panhard bar?

Now I gotta buy a panhard bar before I install my springs which ones should I look at?
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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The stock one's not adjustable so there's where you'd have a problem. I know Steeda's a popular choice. CJPonyParts just had 20% off of it, but the sale ended yesterday. There's some other cheaper ones, but I've read about some nvh on those. I would think any decent repair shop can handle the install otherwise I don't think it's too hard to do yourself.
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Here's my choice. A little pricey but you get what you pay for.

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...&productid=942
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Alright guys... thank you for the input. I did research, and yes, I DO need an adjustable panhard bar. It sounds like a fairly easy install I can do on my own... ramps/jacks, breaker bar, sockets, etc. So now the question is... WHICH ONE?

Steeda? BMR? MM? J&M? I am definitely not getting FRPP... 265 bucks??? I'd rather have a better built/cheaper Steeda or BMR. Which ones do you guys have or recommend??? I will probably do this install AFTER my springs.
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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It's really up to you but I'd get an on-car adjustable one for sure.
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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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I have the k springs with bilstiens and no adjustable panhard and my car rides and corners like a dream. Yea its a little stiffer but that's about the only negative. Installed 8 months ago and no problems. The pros far outweigh the cons. All u get is a stiffer ride but not by much...but now I can corner with suck ease at higher speeds with more confidence.
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Old Dec 25, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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Meant to say *such ...**** auto spell in this HTC cell
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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alright guys...I went ahead and ordered the BMR adj panhard bar with poly bushings. Found a great deal online. Jamie, thanks for the suggestion. I researched it, and found hardly any negative comments. I think the ones I read that were negative were for the older versions that had spherical bushings (much increased nvh). So I get the part friday and will install it then... post springs
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Question I notice now when I start off quick and quickly hit second the car likes to aim for the left slightly. Issue with the axle not being centered? I assume its coincidence but I've noticed this after having the new tires and wheels on.
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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UPDATE: My FRPP K springs just arrived!!! I immediately got a hold of my shop, and they had an opening. Springs are getting installed as we speak. My BMR panhard bar is not going to be here till Monday. Question is, my guy said to wait to have it aligned till my panhard bar is installed. What you guys think??? I would think we could still get it all 4 wheels aligned today, regardless of the rear axle being off-center.... right? Or should I just wait?
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
UPDATE: My FRPP K springs just arrived!!! I immediately got a hold of my shop, and they had an opening. Springs are getting installed as we speak. My BMR panhard bar is not going to be here till Monday. Question is, my guy said to wait to have it aligned till my panhard bar is installed. What you guys think??? I would think we could still get it all 4 wheels aligned today, regardless of the rear axle being off-center.... right? Or should I just wait?
Definitely wait on the alignment. Good call on the BMR. They make quality stuff.
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