Toyota Starlet EP Adjustable Panhard Rod

Designed and manufactured by GizFab, our Toyota Starlet EP Adjustable Panhard Rod is an important suspension upgrade for lowered vehicles, allowing the rear axle to be correctly re-centred after changing the vehicle's ride height.

Lowering a Starlet changes the operating angle of the factory fixed-length Panhard rod. Because the rod travels through an arc as the suspension moves, reducing the ride height can cause the complete rear axle to shift laterally towards one side of the vehicle.

Our adjustable Panhard rod allows its effective length to be altered, enabling the rear axle position to be corrected for the vehicle's new ride height.

Key Features

• Designed & Manufactured by GizFab
• Designed for Toyota Starlet EP Models
• Adjustable Length
• Corrects Rear Axle Shift After Lowering
• TIG-Welded Construction
• Polyurethane Bushed
• Yellow Zinc-Plated Adjusting Screw
• Improved Corrosion Resistance
• Signature Metallic Grey Powder-Coated Finish
• Ideal for Lowered & Competition Vehicles
• 12-Month Warranty

Why Does a Lowered Starlet Need an Adjustable Panhard Rod?

The Panhard rod is responsible for locating the rear axle laterally underneath the vehicle.

One end of the rod is attached to the chassis and the other to the axle. As the suspension moves up and down, the rod pivots through an arc.

At the original factory ride height, the standard fixed-length Panhard rod is designed around the factory suspension position.

When the Starlet is lowered, the resting angle of the rod changes. This can pull the complete rear axle towards one side of the vehicle.

The further the suspension moves away from its original ride height, the more noticeable this lateral displacement can become.

Correct Your Rear Axle Position

An adjustable Panhard rod allows the effective rod length to be changed until the rear axle is correctly positioned underneath the chassis at the vehicle's new ride height.

A significantly offset rear axle can result in:

• Unequal Wheel-to-Arch Position
• Reduced Tyre Clearance on One Side
• Increased Risk of Tyre-to-Body Contact
• Compromised Rear Suspension Geometry
• Unequal Suspension Clearance
• Visibly Offset Rear Wheel Position

On heavily lowered vehicles with limited wheel and tyre clearance, excessive axle displacement can potentially create an unsafe clearance condition.

The adjustable design allows the axle position to be corrected rather than accepting the position dictated by the original fixed-length Panhard rod.

Adjustable Design

The integrated threaded adjuster allows the effective length of the Panhard rod to be altered to suit the vehicle's actual ride height.

The adjusting screw features a yellow zinc-plated finish for improved corrosion resistance.

Once the rear axle has been correctly positioned, the adjuster must be securely locked in place.

As with any exposed adjustable suspension component, the threads should be periodically cleaned and maintained, particularly on vehicles exposed to moisture, dirt or other contaminants.

Polyurethane Bushed

The rod uses polyurethane bushes to provide more positive lateral axle location than soft or deteriorated factory rubber bushes.

Reduced bush compliance helps maintain more consistent axle positioning under load and provides improved suspension feedback.

Some additional Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) may be experienced compared with the original rubber-bushed component. This is a normal characteristic of uprated polyurethane suspension components.

TIG-Welded Construction

Each Panhard rod is TIG welded and finished in our signature metallic grey powder coat.

The combination of powder-coated main components and yellow zinc-plated adjustment hardware provides a durable finish suitable for modified and competition vehicles.

Professional Installation & Adjustment Required

This product should be installed and adjusted by a suitably qualified technician.

The vehicle should first be set to its final intended ride height and the suspension allowed to settle.

The rear axle position should then be measured relative to appropriate chassis reference points before the Panhard rod is adjusted.

The rod should be adjusted until the axle is correctly centred underneath the vehicle.

It should not be deliberately shortened or extended simply to move the rear wheels towards one side for cosmetic wheel fitment purposes.

Once adjustment is complete, all mounting and locking hardware must be correctly tightened.

The installation should be inspected again after the vehicle has covered a short distance.

Motorsport & Off-Road Use Only

This product is intended for motorsport and off-road use only and is not intended for use on public highways.

Modifying suspension components and geometry can significantly alter vehicle handling. Correct installation, adjustment and ongoing inspection are essential.

12-Month Warranty*

This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from purchase.

Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement, at our discretion, where inspection confirms a manufacturing or material defect.

The warranty does not cover normal wear or deterioration of polyurethane bushes, cosmetic deterioration, corrosion resulting from inadequate maintenance, damaged or seized adjustment threads, incorrect installation or adjustment, modification, accident or impact damage, misuse or damage resulting from defective surrounding suspension or chassis components.

GizFab Motorsport Developments is an independent aftermarket manufacturer and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, approved by or endorsed by Toyota Motor Corporation.