panhard rod install

[O0oSKAMo0O]

im ordering a bmr adjustable panhard rod from tunder racing i was wondering if anybody has installed this them selves i plan to install it at my house but im not sure on centering the rear axle should i attempt it myself or take it to an alignment shop. i do my own front end alignment but im tring figure how to center it in the back

[Predator Bird]

just put it on yourself. take off the old one, adjust the new one to the same size as the old one and install it. once its on, don't tighten it yet and lower the car on its wheels. adjust by either measuring the distance from the tire to the wheel well (directly straight across, not the gap up and down)or look from behind and measure off of the rear quarter panel and the bumper. see how much tire sticks out from the rear by picking a spot on the body. i picked the spot where the quarter panel meets the bumper on the sides and just by looking saw how much of the tire stuck out. i don't think it needs to be perfect, so eyeballing it like i did should be alright. goodluck and let me know if you have any other questions.

[V6Bob]

Eyeballing it is probably OK. If you want to be absolutely correct: :D

Use the suspension pickup points to measure the exact center of the car. Set the wheels or wheel hubs equally distant from the centerline.

"How to Make Your Car Handle" has more details on this.

[Mister_Johnny99]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>"How to Make Your Car Handle" has more details on this <hr></blockquote>
What is "How to make your car handle"?

[V6Bob]

What is "How to make your car handle"?

Good book on how to mod suspension.