On Thu, 8 Jul 1999 Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 7/8/99 12:55:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> ulix@u.washington.edu writes:
>
> << It usually goes across the width of the car, connects to the axle near the
> right wheel and connects to the underside of the body near the left wheel
> with a bracket so that the bar is level with the ground. >>
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> A good explanation, and a logical improvement. The rod must be able to allow
> up-down movement. Is there a bushing on the body mounted end (or both ends),
> or does it just flex in that direction? Flexing would seem to add stiffness
> to the suspension.
No, usually there are rod ends (heim joints) at both ends. No flexing.
> What is a good source for a panhard rod for a Midget? I'll check Winner's
> Circle but they scare me. Their Web site still has 1996 prices, and it
> hasn't changed since I found it a year ago. Any other places?
Mini Mania has the short one that I use, I don't know if they have a long
one. Speedwell has a long one, I think Frontline in the UK has one.
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