CKD0302 – CEN KAOS CNC ALUMINUM PANHARD LOWER MOUNT – SILVER ANODIZED – DL-SERIES

CKD0302 – KAOS CNC ALUMINUM PANHARD LOWER MOUNT (SILVER ANODIZED) – DL-SERIES

The CEN Racing CKD0302 KAOS CNC Aluminum Panhard Lower Mount is the lower mounting component for the Panhard-bar system used on CEN DL-Series trucks. CEN identifies CKD0302 as a CNC aluminum, silver-anodized upgrade and lists it within the DL-Series / F-450 SD parts catalog.

CONFIRMED PRODUCT DETAILS

• Manufacturer: CEN Racing
• Product line: KAOS
• Part number / SKU: CKD0302
• Product type: Panhard lower mount
• Construction: CNC aluminum, as stated by CEN
• Finish: Silver anodized
• Platform: CEN DL-Series / F-450 SD
• Current CEN catalog price: $18.00 at the time of review

WHAT THE LOWER PANHARD MOUNT DOES

On a solid-axle suspension that uses a Panhard bar, the lower mount provides the axle-side or lower attachment point for the bar. Together with the upper/chassis-side mount, it establishes the Panhard bar's operating angle and pivot geometry, which helps control lateral axle location as the suspension compresses and extends.

ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING POSITIONS

AMain Hobbies and HobbyTown list CKD0302 as providing three different mounting positions for Panhard-bar tuning on the CEN F-450. Because CEN's current public product page does not publish the position spacing or a geometry chart, GASHEAD RC identifies the three-position detail as dealer-listed setup information rather than a manufacturer-published dimensional specification.

PANHARD GEOMETRY & AXLE LOCATION

The relationship between the upper and lower Panhard mounting points influences lateral axle motion through suspension travel. Correct mount alignment, bar length and ride-height setup are therefore important. GASHEAD RC does not claim a quantified steering, bump-steer or axle-centering improvement from CKD0302 because CEN does not publish comparative geometry data for the standard versus KAOS mount.

CNC ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION

CEN specifically identifies CKD0302 as a CNC aluminum lower mount with a silver-anodized finish. CEN does not publish alloy grade, machining tolerances, hardness or measured rigidity data, so no unverified strength or precision claims are added.

COMPATIBILITY

CEN lists CKD0302 for the DL-Series and includes it in the F-450 SD parts catalog. AMain and HobbyTown specifically identify the mount as intended for the CEN Racing F-450. Verify the part number against the vehicle's current axle, Panhard bar and upper-mount configuration before installation, especially on trucks with lift kits, altered suspension links, modified axle brackets or non-stock ride height.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

AMain and HobbyTown list the package as containing one aluminum Panhard lower mount. CEN's public product page does not provide a complete itemized hardware inventory, so GASHEAD RC does not assume additional screws, spacers, rod ends or linkage components beyond what is supplied in the manufacturer's package.

CUSTOMER-REPORTED EXPERIENCE

CEN's official CKD0302 product page currently shows 3 customer reviews, all positive at the time of review. Comments mention appearance, fit and perceived quality. These are customer-reported impressions, not manufacturer-certified geometry, durability or strength data.

INSTALLATION & SETUP NOTES

• Install the mount squarely and verify that all mounting surfaces seat fully.
• Confirm the Panhard bar pivots freely at the lower mount without binding.
• Check clearance between the Panhard bar, axle housing, differential cover, steering linkage and nearby suspension components.
• After installation, set the vehicle at normal ride height and verify axle centering.
• If changing mounting position, cycle the suspension through its usable travel and recheck lateral axle movement and nearby clearances.
• Recheck mounting hardware after the first runs.

MANUFACTURER DATA NOT PUBLISHED

CEN's current CKD0302 listing does not publish mounting-hole spacing, spacing between the three mounting positions, mount thickness, aluminum alloy grade, anodizing specification, total weight, fastener size, recommended mounting torque, geometry change relative to the standard mount or quantified rigidity/performance data. Those values are intentionally not estimated or invented.

Manufacturer designation, CNC-aluminum construction, silver-anodized finish, DL-Series / F-450 SD application, current catalog price and review count were checked against CEN Racing. Three-position adjustment, single-mount package detail and both exact-product images were corroborated by established CEN dealers.