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70C10FI · 05-15-2007, 11:53 AM

How do you adjust it after lowering to make sure the rear end is lined up properly?

70C10FI · 05-15-2007, 11:53 AM

I mean how do you measure the rear end?

sneakysnake · 05-15-2007, 12:16 PM

Just measure from inside of the tire to the frame on both sides and adjust to an equal number.But you will need to get an adjustable bar, The stock ones have no way to change the length

70C10FI · 05-15-2007, 12:47 PM

sweet thanks- I have an adjustable one, I just wasent sure if it had to be aligned (4 wheel)

Longhorn Man · 05-15-2007, 05:59 PM

i wouldn't pay a shop to do it, 1/2 of them wouldn't touch it anyways

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-15-2007, 06:11 PM

I would use the rear end back plates as a measuring point and not the tire. Tires and rims can be inconsistant, but the back plates do not move. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Longhorn Man · 05-15-2007, 06:19 PM

good point wes

jeff"s62 · 05-15-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 70C10FI

sweet thanks- I have an adjustable one, I just wasent sure if it had to be aligned (4 wheel)

4 wheel alignment not neccessary.

hiridn69gmc · 05-15-2007, 10:05 PM

I know mine ended up being a pain in the a**. I finally got it to little less than a quarter inch off and was happy....

jorgensensc · 05-15-2007, 11:38 PM

At What hieght do you need an adjustable panhard bar. I'm looking at a 4" drop in the rear. Is it necessary?
Shawn

powell72 · 05-16-2007, 12:35 AM

I've ran a 4'' drop without one, ECE said it would be fine. I do know a lot of people recommend them with a 4'' though.

byrd · 05-16-2007, 06:42 AM

Yep the drum backing plate is where I measured mine from and got it within a 1/16" fairly easy,although it took a little time.

cdowns · 05-16-2007, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

At What hieght do you need an adjustable panhard bar. I'm looking at a 4" drop in the rear. Is it necessary?
Shawn

every inch you lower your truck you gradually make the rear end offcenter by the time its 3-4 inches dropped its a noticeable differance in the wheelwell clearance, the truck will still run and drive down the road fine, it just starts to look a bit goofey doin it// personally i've normally replaced with an adjustable bar on most trucks i've owned lowered or not just because the old ones were bent twisted and needed new bushings and i figured the new adjustable bar was a worthehile upgrade

05-15-2007, 11:53 AM	#1
70C10FI Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 26	Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? How do you adjust it after lowering to make sure the rear end is lined up properly?

05-15-2007, 11:53 AM	#2
70C10FI Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 26	Re: Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? I mean how do you measure the rear end?

05-15-2007, 12:16 PM	#3
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? Just measure from inside of the tire to the frame on both sides and adjust to an equal number.But you will need to get an adjustable bar, The stock ones have no way to change the length Last edited by sneakysnake; 05-15-2007 at 12:24 PM.

05-15-2007, 12:47 PM	#4
70C10FI Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 26	Re: Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? sweet thanks- I have an adjustable one, I just wasent sure if it had to be aligned (4 wheel)

05-15-2007, 05:59 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? i wouldn't pay a shop to do it, 1/2 of them wouldn't touch it anyways

05-15-2007, 06:11 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? I would use the rear end back plates as a measuring point and not the tire. Tires and rims can be inconsistant, but the back plates do not move. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ 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

05-15-2007, 06:19 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? good point wes

05-15-2007, 10:05 PM	#9
hiridn69gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 107	Re: Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? I know mine ended up being a pain in the a**. I finally got it to little less than a quarter inch off and was happy.... __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10-sold 1969 GMC 4x4-sold 1997 Chevy Z71 2003 Grand Prix

05-15-2007, 11:38 PM	#10
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? At What hieght do you need an adjustable panhard bar. I'm looking at a 4" drop in the rear. Is it necessary? Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

05-16-2007, 12:35 AM	#11
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Panhard Bar adjustment... How to?? I've ran a 4'' drop without one, ECE said it would be fine. I do know a lot of people recommend them with a 4'' though. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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