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Panhard bar question
I'm planning on doing a 4" static drop on the rear of my '72 using drop springs. I know I don't need to notch the frame. What I don't know is can I re-use the OEM panhard bar or do I need to get another one that is adjustable? Thanks
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Re: Panhard bar question
Doing a 4" drop you will be fine, most agree after 5" or more then you will need an adjustable trac bar and shock mount relocators.
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Re: Panhard bar question
you rear end will b off center using the stock panhard bar// the way to tell is to use a tapemeasure to see the truth
never heard of spring mount relocaters either// guy must b confused with shocks
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Re: Panhard bar question
I suspected he was referring to the shock mounts and gave him the benefit of the doubt. But, now I'm confused about my original question on the panhard bar. Do I need an adjustable bar?
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Re: Panhard bar question
It really doesn't matter to me if I need an adjustable bar or need to relocate the shock mounts . . . . I just want to do the installation ONCE!
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Re: Panhard bar question
You will most likely need an adjustable bar to re-center the rear end.
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Re: Panhard bar question
OK, I'm gonna go with the adjustable bar and NOT relocate the shock mounts. Yes?
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Re: Panhard bar question
You should also relocate the shocks. They are angled pretty steep from the factory and dropping it 4 inches increases that angle.
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Re: Panhard bar question
Alllllllll righty then . . . . . . 1 adjustable panhard bar and 2 relocated shock mounts. The shock mounts are riveted in, so the next question is, does the new shock mounts used the old rivet holes or is it a welded in mount?
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Re: Panhard bar question
They use the same holes. You will need to remove the rivets (lots of fun!).
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Re: Panhard bar question
If you only want to do it once then do it right with an adjustable bar and shock relocaters.
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Re: Panhard bar question
just grind the heads off with a flap disk and drive em out with a punch. They are pretty easy to take out if you can get to em...
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Re: Panhard bar question
I've got the frame stripped bare and s'blasted so now is the time to get things right. Any recommendations for the best source for the relocated shock mounts?
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Re: Panhard bar question
Early Classics Adj bar and relocation kit. Get the one with the 4 lowered shocks. I think about $320 for everything you need shipped.
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Re: Panhard bar question
I used the CPP deluxe bent adjustable panhard bar, because I have a BIG aluminum diff cover that a regular panhard bar would not clear. And I used the ECE shock relocator kit that I got from a great member on here (Thanks Chad...CC69Rat)!
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My kit
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Re: Panhard bar question
I also rave on the ECE shock relocators and adj pan hard bar. Mine installed pretty easy and pure quality!
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Re: Panhard bar question
Also it's just easier to cut off the u bolts instead of a gallon of PB and a breaker bar for an hour (don't ask me how I know, lol).
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Re: Panhard bar question
Your best bet will be to spend the $80 to get a nice adjustable panhard. Most likely you will have a little offset anyways. You can use a tape measure (as said before) but I measure with wheels on to measure easy. You can go from underneath with at full drop and measure the gap between the top of the wheels and the bed side.
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