Panhard/trac bar length issue question. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hasselhof · 12-10-2013, 07:20 PM

Dropping my '68 step, 5" springs in rear. While installing the cpp deluxe trac bar kit , got the lower bracket mounted to the right trailing arm, shortened the bar as much as possible, but still about 2 inches too long. Can't shift the rear over to the right any more as then the driveshaft hits the cross member. Measuring the bar, jamnut to nut it's about 36". When I measured my buddies, who apparently has the same kit, his measured 32". Cpp offered no help as even though it's their kit, I bought it through brothers. Did I somehow get the wrong bar even though the paperwork and instructions in the box says it's for a 67-72? What gives?!

**leddzepp** · 12-10-2013, 07:29 PM

Call Brothers, that's who you bought it from so they should be able to help.

Andy4639 · 12-10-2013, 07:58 PM

x2 call brothers they should be able to get the right one. Wouldn't be the first time the wrong bar was sent in the correct packaging!

cdowns · 12-10-2013, 08:40 PM

if yours is too long ?? why not cut it to fif and retap the cut end

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-10-2013, 08:59 PM

Yep, call Brother's. They are responcible for the parts they sell, no matter who the manufacturer. If it were me I would go to the super pan hard bar kit anyway and see if they will give you credit for the one you got. WES

12-10-2013, 07:20 PM	#1
Hasselhof Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: L.I. Posts: 14	Panhard/trac bar length issue question. Dropping my '68 step, 5" springs in rear. While installing the cpp deluxe trac bar kit , got the lower bracket mounted to the right trailing arm, shortened the bar as much as possible, but still about 2 inches too long. Can't shift the rear over to the right any more as then the driveshaft hits the cross member. Measuring the bar, jamnut to nut it's about 36". When I measured my buddies, who apparently has the same kit, his measured 32". Cpp offered no help as even though it's their kit, I bought it through brothers. Did I somehow get the wrong bar even though the paperwork and instructions in the box says it's for a 67-72? What gives?!

12-10-2013, 07:29 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,022	Re: Panhard/trac bar length issue question. Call Brothers, that's who you bought it from so they should be able to help. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-10-2013, 07:58 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Panhard/trac bar length issue question. x2 call brothers they should be able to get the right one. Wouldn't be the first time the wrong bar was sent in the correct packaging! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-10-2013, 08:40 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Panhard/trac bar length issue question. if yours is too long ?? why not cut it to fif and retap the cut end __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-10-2013, 08:59 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: Panhard/trac bar length issue question. Yep, call Brother's. They are responcible for the parts they sell, no matter who the manufacturer. If it were me I would go to the super pan hard bar kit anyway and see if they will give you credit for the one you got. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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