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adjustable front panhard set up problem

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jamesey:
hi ive finally lifted the jimny but i have a couple of issues ive noticed now my steering wheel is a quarter of a turn from straght when the wheels are straight , how can i measure to adjust the panhard and once done will it return the steering wheel back to central.
also the front shockers i got from kap didnt have the metal insert for the  bush is this ok just to bolt through  without??

glaggs:
You an adjust the steering wheel by adjusting the front steering arw length, You need the metal bush in the shocks, use the ones outta your old shocks.

jamesey:
do you mean the steering arm or the adjusable panhard   , why fitting a panhard has it thrown the steering out
and cheers ill do that with the shocks

auf_wiedersehen_pet:
If your Suzuki is anything like my Disco, (Don't worry - I'm ignoring the anti LR comments in your avatar :lol:) the panhard rod links the chassis to the axle to prevent lateral movement of the axle.  As the car is lifted, the PHR swings to a steeper angle, moving the axle to the side slightly. In turn, the offset axle puts the steering wheel out of line.

Don't adjust your steering arm as this will only mask the problem.

I have a APHR and I will fit it as follows. Remove the old PHR. Adjust the new one so that new one has the same distance as the old one and then lengthen it by one rotation of the adjuster (rose joint?). Refit and test. A gradual process of adjustments will bring the axle to the same position laterally. Only then will the steering wheel sit centrally again.

Alternatively, book it in for a wheel alignment/steering setup.

minimog:
if you have lifted the jimny both the panhrd rod and the steering arm will need lenthening not by a lot (prob only need 10mm for a 2" lift)

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