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custom63 · 11-03-2008, 01:41 AM

Hi all,

Im a long time reader of the site but this is my first post....so here I go. In the process of working up a 63 short fleet. I just got ahold of some nice donor parts from a 80 1/2 ton in which I got the whole front end for a complete brake and steering upgrade. Anyways, I am planning on bring the rear of the truck down 6in. using some of ECE lowered springs etc. However they are telling my that I can not go that low with my 63 cuz of the parhard bar set up. I guess the 65-72's are different. What gives? I understand the geometry problem with lowering. But they are saying that there super adjustable panhard bar still will not work with my 64. Can anyone point out and/or post some pics of the differences in these years for where the bar hooks to the frame and axle?

Thanks for helpin the new guy out!

Frizzle Fry · 11-03-2008, 01:48 AM

Interesting. Both ECE and CCP list them for 65+. CCP does list an adjustable bar for 63-64 though link

**lolife99** · 11-03-2008, 02:00 AM

Could it be the placement of the panhard bar's "frame mount"? I'm not sure what else would be different. I think I would bolt the Super Track Bar to ECE's trailing arm bracket and move the frame mount. Just a guess,...

custom63 · 11-03-2008, 02:39 AM

lolife99, I have been going down your idea path as well. I just dont have a 65 and up to compare my 63 to in order to figure out where the big difference is on frame mount placement. But like you said I could just get the super trac bar kit, lower everything down to ride height, hook it up to the trailing arm side center everything and then find my placement to where I could "remount" on the frame. That could work right?

**lolife99** · 11-03-2008, 03:01 AM

I think so. Not everything can be made "bolt on". But no reason why it wouldn't be possible. Keep us posted.

bigwavy · 11-03-2008, 10:14 AM

It's been a while but lets see....I believe the 64 rear has a different location at the axel for the panhard bar. There is a bracket welded to the right side tube rather than a boss on the pumpkin. It may be the same as the 63. Having said that, you may have to buy an adjustable panhard bar and fab your own mounting points. Thats what I did. Hope that helps. Doug

**lolife99** · 11-03-2008, 06:51 PM

If that's true,... then it won't matter since ECE's Super Track Bar attaches to the right side trailing arm.

PBFAB.COM · 11-03-2008, 07:03 PM

The frame mount for the panhard bar is different on the 63-64. As previously mentioned, you will need to modify/facricate/or replace the frame mount with a later-model one. The axle mount for the super-trac bar will bolt right up.

Moose67 · 11-03-2008, 07:21 PM

Here is a picture of the rearend in my 67. It is from a 63 or 64. My panhard bar from ECE is way short of reaching the frame mount.

**lolife99** · 11-03-2008, 08:19 PM

Here's where ECE's Super Track Bar attaches.

11-03-2008, 01:41 AM	#1
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	63 panhard bar Hi all, Im a long time reader of the site but this is my first post....so here I go. In the process of working up a 63 short fleet. I just got ahold of some nice donor parts from a 80 1/2 ton in which I got the whole front end for a complete brake and steering upgrade. Anyways, I am planning on bring the rear of the truck down 6in. using some of ECE lowered springs etc. However they are telling my that I can not go that low with my 63 cuz of the parhard bar set up. I guess the 65-72's are different. What gives? I understand the geometry problem with lowering. But they are saying that there super adjustable panhard bar still will not work with my 64. Can anyone point out and/or post some pics of the differences in these years for where the bar hooks to the frame and axle? Thanks for helpin the new guy out!

11-03-2008, 01:48 AM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 63 panhard bar Interesting. Both ECE and CCP list them for 65+. CCP does list an adjustable bar for 63-64 though link

11-03-2008, 02:00 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 63 panhard bar Could it be the placement of the panhard bar's "frame mount"? I'm not sure what else would be different. I think I would bolt the Super Track Bar to ECE's trailing arm bracket and move the frame mount. Just a guess,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-03-2008, 02:39 AM	#4
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: 63 panhard bar lolife99, I have been going down your idea path as well. I just dont have a 65 and up to compare my 63 to in order to figure out where the big difference is on frame mount placement. But like you said I could just get the super trac bar kit, lower everything down to ride height, hook it up to the trailing arm side center everything and then find my placement to where I could "remount" on the frame. That could work right?

11-03-2008, 03:01 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 63 panhard bar I think so. Not everything can be made "bolt on". But no reason why it wouldn't be possible. Keep us posted. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-03-2008, 10:14 AM	#6
bigwavy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northfield, Ohio,USA Posts: 18	Re: 63 panhard bar It's been a while but lets see....I believe the 64 rear has a different location at the axel for the panhard bar. There is a bracket welded to the right side tube rather than a boss on the pumpkin. It may be the same as the 63. Having said that, you may have to buy an adjustable panhard bar and fab your own mounting points. Thats what I did. Hope that helps. Doug

11-03-2008, 06:51 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 63 panhard bar If that's true,... then it won't matter since ECE's Super Track Bar attaches to the right side trailing arm. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-03-2008, 07:03 PM	#8
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 63 panhard bar The frame mount for the panhard bar is different on the 63-64. As previously mentioned, you will need to modify/facricate/or replace the frame mount with a later-model one. The axle mount for the super-trac bar will bolt right up. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

11-03-2008, 07:21 PM	#9
Moose67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Borger, Texas Posts: 66	Re: 63 panhard bar Here is a picture of the rearend in my 67. It is from a 63 or 64. My panhard bar from ECE is way short of reaching the frame mount. Attached Images

11-03-2008, 08:19 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 63 panhard bar Here's where ECE's Super Track Bar attaches. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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