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Old 7/9/16, 11:39 AM
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Lowering Without Adj. Panhard Bar Temporarily?

My plan is to install 1.5" BMR lowering springs, relocation brackets, control arms, etc. myself and then drive the car to a shop to have a Whiteline Watts Link installed.

Would it be ok to drive the car with the stock panhard bar temporarily in order to get to the shop?

I realize the axle will be shifted towards the driver's side so I am wondering if this is do-able without damaging anything?

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There should not be any problem at all. It's unlikely you'll see more that 3/16" or maybe a 1/4" shift. As long as a tire doesn't rub anywhere a little driving won't be an issue.

When I lowered my '06 the shift was 3/16". I was so tuckered out after doing springs and dampers that I couldn't face installing the adj. BMR Panhard bar for a couple of days before visiting the alignment shop. No ill effects in about 30 miles of driving.
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Just check clearance between rims/tires and all components, and you should be all good. Enjoy the new ride, I think you'll love it!
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Thanks for the replies, much appreciated!
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Mine is 1/8 to far to the left right now and I took it for 160 mile ride through the mountains, no problem.
Probably should go put the Steeda Adjustable on today since it is sitting next to the car.
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Originally Posted by NacsMXer
My plan is to install 1.5" BMR lowering springs, relocation brackets, control arms, etc. myself and then drive the car to a shop to have a Whiteline Watts Link installed.

Would it be ok to drive the car with the stock panhard bar temporarily in order to get to the shop?

I realize the axle will be shifted towards the driver's side so I am wondering if this is do-able without damaging anything?Thanks!
Just out of curiosity, why do all that work yourself then pay someone else to install the watts link. I know it's slightly different but I installed the Steeda watts link myself and it was a piece of cake. If you can install springs, arms, brackets etc yourself, the watts link should be easy.
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Originally Posted by imeyers302
Just out of curiosity, why do all that work yourself then pay someone else to install the watts link. I know it's slightly different but I installed the Steeda watts link myself and it was a piece of cake. If you can install springs, arms, brackets etc yourself, the watts link should be easy.
I figured with my luck I would get everything installed and set and then end up with a stupid leak at the diff. Never popped a diff cover or sealed one back up before. I have the tools etc. but the know how and experience is a different story lol.
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Make sure you have a half tank of gas for the install
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Probably should go put the Steeda Adjustable on today since it is sitting next to the car.
The OP should go with the Steeda unit!

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-adjusta...ar-555-2551-a/

Great price, free shipping & forum discounts ... what can be better?

Let me know if I can help you with one - happy to help!

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