Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

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Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

September 11, 2015, 04:04:34 PM

Hi
I am building an 88 Sport with sn95 rear end and brakes and would like to install the Maximum Motorsports Pan Hard bar. has anyone tried this.

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #1 – September 16, 2015, 06:46:41 PM

Did you call Maximum Motorsports and ask them? Typically they keep track of stuff like that.

Darren

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #2 – September 29, 2015, 11:24:47 PM

I am interested in the same question!

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #3 – September 30, 2015, 01:34:57 PM

You would need to cut off the bump stops same as any non sn95 fox and install the PHB in the same way. Whats the question?

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #4 – September 30, 2015, 11:59:44 PM

It fits, but you may need to modify the tailpipes to fit between the PHB chassis bracket and the fuel tank, due to the larger T-Bird fuel tank.

There is no need to cut off the bump stop brackets.

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #5 – October 01, 2015, 05:22:21 AM

Good to know! Thanks!

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #6 – October 01, 2015, 10:28:43 AM

Quote from: Jack Hidley;451504

There is no need to cut off the bump stop brackets.

I had interference issues with the brake lines on my racecar. So I prefer them gone. In the past I have just immediately cut them off, but i suppose its not required in most applications.

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #7 – October 01, 2015, 11:52:09 PM

Wow, Jack from MM is even on this forum ... he's everywhere! LOL

Thanks for popping in on this thread.

cheers
Ed

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #8 – October 02, 2015, 12:21:41 AM

I really want it now to complete my rear end.
Together with lowering spring and new dampers... :)

If I lower my car, I can use Fox Mustang dampers, correct?
And to lower it I can use Mustang springs?

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #9 – October 02, 2015, 01:38:29 AM

To use Mustang rear dampers you must lower the car a lot. Over 2". Even then, the rear suspension will not have a lot of droop travel.

Stock Mustang springs will lower the T-Bird quite a bit and won't really be stiff enough. The T-Bird uses longer springs and has more static weight on the rear tires, so it needs springs longer than a Mustang and stiffer. We have a number of stiffer Mustang springs, but most of them are too short to work properly. To solve the length issue, we designed a new RLCA with an adjustable height spring perch that is higher.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/1983-88-Thunderbird-C429.aspx

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #10 – October 02, 2015, 02:08:55 AM

Quote from: Jack Hidley;451530

To use Mustang rear dampers you must lower the car a lot. Over 2". Even then, the rear suspension will not have a lot of droop travel.

Stock Mustang springs will lower the T-Bird quite a bit and won't really be stiff enough. The T-Bird uses longer springs and has more static weight on the rear tires, so it needs springs longer than a Mustang and stiffer. We have a number of stiffer Mustang springs, but most of them are too short to work properly. To solve the length issue, we designed a new RLCA with an adjustable height spring perch that is higher.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/1983-88-Thunderbird-C429.aspx

Thank you for your answer!

I actually have the RLCA's from MM along with the adjustable sway bar aswell.
And my uppers are CHE Performance.

What springs and dampers are recommended for these cars then? 2" lowering is a lot, I don't think I'll do it that much and even if I do, I want correct dampers.

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #11 – October 02, 2015, 09:53:31 AM

That's when chucks shock adaptors come In handy
I'm lowered about 1.5" and using fox rear shocks with chucks shock adaptors
These pieces move the mounting point up a bit from the stock location to effectively use the shorter shocks

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #12 – October 02, 2015, 02:01:14 PM

Quote from: Ramos617;451532

That's when chucks shock adaptors come In handy
I'm lowered about 1.5" and using fox rear shocks with chucks shock adaptors
These pieces move the mounting point up a bit from the stock location to effectively use the shorter shocks

Wait a minute. Someone actually makes that? Where?

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #13 – October 02, 2015, 03:24:56 PM

Yes, one of our members chuck made them
Idk if he's making any at the moment
I just posted a wanted ad to get mine when I needed them

Panhard bar for 1988 Sport

Reply #14 – October 02, 2015, 09:46:19 PM

Going with the sidetrack about using Mustang rear springs ... rather than swapping to aftermarket lower arms, has anyone tried these spring spacers from Global West?

http://www.globalwest.net/1201.html

They have 3 sizes that will lift the car either 5/8", 7/8", or 1-1/4". Looks like they are about $30 each. I'm tempted to try some along with SN95 Bullitt or Mach I springs.

cheers
Ed