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jeff1vol · 03-14-2007, 03:48 PM

rods. I recently bagged my truck (no c-notch or drop spindles) and it sits like I want it to and still has a great ride.
Anyway... I recently put some 10" rally's on the rear and I noticed that the drivers side wheel sits out further in the wheel well than the passenger side. First, I thought that the wheels had different backspacing, but after checking they are alike, so...
Does this mean that the rear end is NOT tracking correctly? I wouldn't have thought that it would have made THAT much of a difference with a 5- 5.5" drop. I would say without measuring that it is easily an inch difference between the passenger side and driver side. And yes... I CAN eyeball an inch or two difference

If it were the average "joe" they probably wouldn't notice, but it's my truck and I can damn sure notice! Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks,
Jeff

jimmydean · 03-14-2007, 04:03 PM

Adjustable rod for anything over 4" is what I was told. My truck is bagged with a 3" cup (no notches) and I went with the CPP "deluxe track bar" and it seems to work well. It goes from the passenger training arm to the stock frame mount. on sale it was $100.

jeff1vol · 03-14-2007, 07:20 PM

side as much as mine did? I'm just hoping this fixes it and I don't have something bend somewhere!

72 cheyenne pdx · 03-14-2007, 07:28 PM

Did you get your truck re-aligned after the air ride was installed? If not, you should take it to your local shop and have that done.

Good Luck

dave2953 · 03-14-2007, 08:01 PM

I did a 5" drop on the rear of my truck and my rear end was off towards the left a good bit, same as yours. You could easily see the driveshaft pushed to one side as it headed towards the center support. Recently I ordered the ECE Super Track Bar and it helped a lot and was easy to install. Everything I have read states that it's essential to use an adjustable bar for drops 4" or greater.

03-14-2007, 03:48 PM	#1
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Question regarding adjustable panhard rods. I recently bagged my truck (no c-notch or drop spindles) and it sits like I want it to and still has a great ride. Anyway... I recently put some 10" rally's on the rear and I noticed that the drivers side wheel sits out further in the wheel well than the passenger side. First, I thought that the wheels had different backspacing, but after checking they are alike, so... Does this mean that the rear end is NOT tracking correctly? I wouldn't have thought that it would have made THAT much of a difference with a 5- 5.5" drop. I would say without measuring that it is easily an inch difference between the passenger side and driver side. And yes... I CAN eyeball an inch or two difference If it were the average "joe" they probably wouldn't notice, but it's my truck and I can damn sure notice! Let me know what you guys think. Thanks, Jeff

03-14-2007, 04:03 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Question regarding adjustable panhard Adjustable rod for anything over 4" is what I was told. My truck is bagged with a 3" cup (no notches) and I went with the CPP "deluxe track bar" and it seems to work well. It goes from the passenger training arm to the stock frame mount. on sale it was $100. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

03-14-2007, 07:20 PM	#3
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Thanks Jimmy! Did your truck's rear end sit to one side as much as mine did? I'm just hoping this fixes it and I don't have something bend somewhere!

03-14-2007, 07:28 PM	#4
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: Question regarding adjustable panhard Did you get your truck re-aligned after the air ride was installed? If not, you should take it to your local shop and have that done. Good Luck

03-14-2007, 08:01 PM	#5
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Question regarding adjustable panhard I did a 5" drop on the rear of my truck and my rear end was off towards the left a good bit, same as yours. You could easily see the driveshaft pushed to one side as it headed towards the center support. Recently I ordered the ECE Super Track Bar and it helped a lot and was easy to install. Everything I have read states that it's essential to use an adjustable bar for drops 4" or greater. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250



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