Panhard
Kit During the installation we used a forklift to test the flexability of the suspension. Although this gave us a good idea of the control we gained with the Panhard Kit, nothing beats a good old romp in the boulders! We took the newly outfitted Samurai up to Las Cruces to play around in Broad Canyon. |
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trip to Las Cruces involved 30 miles of highway driving to get
there. The steering was tighter than I have ever felt outside of a
sports car. On the rocks it was amazing. When I wanted to turn, the
action (not 'reaction') was immediate. I could actually hold the
tire against a boulder and climb it with the sidewall without having
to give the wheel a continuous turn. Before the installation, I
would watch the front axle actually move over four to six inches
trying the same move. A flexy suspension helps articulation, but
allows quite a bit of lateral movement of the axles. This kit cured
it. |
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Check out the simple installation! |
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Sources:
Spidertrax Petroworks Rocky Road Outfitters |
08/22/22 14:31
One
word of warning! This will change your driving style
completely. Remember that you are still driving a tall SUV... and
not a small (ground-hugging) sports car. Although it's great for
control in the rocks and on the street, don't take it out to your
local SCCA rally... especially with grippy tires, unless you have a
good roll cage. Just take your time and learn how well you can
control your vehicle again.