Spohn GMSUV-00-06-104 - Manual

Spohn Performance
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Inc.
494 E Lincoln Ave Myerstown, PA 17067
1-888-365-6064 www.spohn.net
Part #GMSUV-00-06-104 – Adjustable Panhard Bar – Polyurethane Bushed
2000-2006 GM SUV: Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Avalanche, Escalade, H2
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS ACCEPTANCE OF SELLER’S DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY!
By their very nature, competition components are constantly pushed to their limits. While our components
are designed to withstand intense race conditions, it is impossible to control the quality of installation or
the varying conditions in which they are used. It is for this reason that absolutely no warranty or
guarantee is either written or implied. Neither the seller or the manufacturer will be liable for any loss,
damage, or injury – direct or indirect – arising from the use of or inability to determine the use of any
product. Before using, the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended use, and
the user shall assume all responsibility in connection therewith. Spohn Performance, Inc. makes no
guarantee as to the legality for any specific class. Spohn Performance, Inc. makes no claims, nor does it
intend its products to be used in street driven vehicles. Spohn Performance, Inc. reserves the right to
make changes in design or add to or improve on their product without incurring any obligation to install
the same on product previously manufactured. The Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Spohn
Performance, Inc. harmless from any claim, action or demand arising out of or incident to the Buyer’s
installation or use of products purchased from Spohn Performance, Inc.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Begin by jacking up the rear of the vehicle, place jack stands under rear end housing.
2. Loosen and remove the bolts securing the stock panhard bar.
3. Remove the stock panhard bar.
4. The panhard bar is set to OEM length. If your vehicle is lowered you will need to lengthen
the bar. To lengthen the bar, loosen both jam nuts. Then turn the adjuster.
5. Install the Spohn panhard bar onto the vehicle using the OEM bolts and make the nuts hand
tight only at this time.
6. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Measure the distance from the outside of your tire to the
inside of the fender well. You should have the same distance on both sides of the vehicle.
7. If your rear end is not centered you can now adjust your panhard bar. One end of the
panhard bar adjuster is left hand threaded and the other end is right hand threaded. To adjust
the length of your panhard bar simply put a wrench on the hex in the center of the adjuster
and turn the adjuster clockwise or counter-clockwise to lengthen or shorten the panhard bar.
This will move your rear to the left or to the right, depending on which way you turn the
adjuster.
8. When you have your rear centered, tighten the jam nuts, and then tighten the mounting
bolts to 60 ft/lbs.
9. The poly bushings come pre-lubed. DO NOT use petroleum based grease on your poly
bushings! Poly bushings must be lubricated with synthetic silicone based waterproof grease.
These are the manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent premature bushing wear, and will
keep things "squeak-free". You can order this grease from Spohn Performance using our Part
#902. Do not over grease the bushings! You only need a couple pumps of grease. Over
greasing will cause the bushings to balloon from the hydraulic pressure inside of the sleeve
and they will fail.
10. Jam nuts are known to work loose over time. To prevent this we recommend that after
you have the panhard bar set to your desired length you apply some REMOVABLE strength
(Blue) Loctite to the threads and then tighten up the jam nuts on each end of the adjuster.
Note: To check your rear end for center drop a plumb bob off of the edge of your quarter
panel and measure from the plumb string to the face of your rim edge. You want the same
distance on both sides of the vehicle.
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