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MDC · 10-30-2008, 03:56 AM

I need to install my adjustable panhard bar and re-center my rear end after lowering. Should I measure from the frame to the brake backing plates? I tried search, but couldn't come up with it.
Thanks
Mike

LeDevil · 10-30-2008, 04:38 AM

That's what I did when I bagged my old Mazda and it set nice and center.

cdowns · 10-30-2008, 06:37 AM

yes frame to backing plate or if you have tires on the sidewall to the frame/you need to have weight on the frame and rear to center correctly//i use a ratchet strap from the trailing arm to the oppisite frame rail to pull the rear over to get it centered while installing the panhard

glock35ipsc · 10-30-2008, 10:38 AM

MDC · 10-31-2008, 03:11 AM

Thanks guys. The rear end is siting on jack stands with the weight of the truck on it (along with all the crap in the bed) Should be enough weight, huh?

The strap is a good idea cdowns

10-30-2008, 03:56 AM	#1
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Centering the Rear End I need to install my adjustable panhard bar and re-center my rear end after lowering. Should I measure from the frame to the brake backing plates? I tried search, but couldn't come up with it. Thanks Mike __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape

10-30-2008, 04:38 AM	#2
LeDevil A new C10 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 105	Re: Centering the Rear End That's what I did when I bagged my old Mazda and it set nice and center.

10-30-2008, 06:37 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Centering the Rear End yes frame to backing plate or if you have tires on the sidewall to the frame/you need to have weight on the frame and rear to center correctly//i use a ratchet strap from the trailing arm to the oppisite frame rail to pull the rear over to get it centered while installing the panhard __________________ 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 Last edited by cdowns; 10-30-2008 at 01:05 PM.

10-30-2008, 10:38 AM	#4
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10-31-2008, 03:11 AM	#5
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: Centering the Rear End Thanks guys. The rear end is siting on jack stands with the weight of the truck on it (along with all the crap in the bed) Should be enough weight, huh? The strap is a good idea cdowns __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape Last edited by MDC; 10-31-2008 at 03:12 AM.



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