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DHPmike · 10-23-2009, 10:02 PM

Frizzle Fry · 10-24-2009, 01:28 AM

I would think you would get some side-to-side shift with the two bars being unequal lengths. I'm sure it's less than a panhard though.

Hottrucks · 10-24-2009, 09:31 AM

if you look at the pics you'll notice that the bar on top is on top of the frame rail?? this doesn't work with a full floor truck...I can't cut the floor since then the camper won't slide in on the floor and it would make hauling thing a pain

**N2TRUX** · 10-24-2009, 10:28 AM

I don't see a Watt's link being your best choice if you are trying to keep it under a stock bed floor.

DHPmike · 10-24-2009, 10:45 AM

The top bar clears the bed floor on that setup plus you dont have to put it there. It can be even with the frame. That one has a tall center crank.

the watts is the best choice because it keeps the axle in the center and keeping it under the floor is a non issue. its simply a matter of choosing the correct length center crank and how high on the rear you install it.

a more compact watts would not be in the way of anything. thats why there are 16 different center bars.

the unequal length crossbars have no affect on the axle being in the center. if one bar is shorter then the center bushing must be moved to that side to compensate.

some stock autos have a watts with a short bar on one side and they have the center moved over to that side.

some race car setups are this way also.

you can make the center crank as short as 4" from top hole to bottom hole and have enough travel on the average fullsize truck to keep the axle in the center thru 14" of travel.

**N2TRUX** · 10-24-2009, 11:00 AM

Thanks for the detailed response Mike. I stand corrected.

DHPmike · 10-24-2009, 11:36 AM

well you may be right in that a panhard is easy to mount and sill easily stay under the floor. plus a watts is alot of pieces to install. its a choice that has to be arrive3d at by deciding what the truck needs to do for you and what you will use it for.

if its a panhard make it as long as possible with at least one end adjustable and level at ride height.

10-23-2009, 10:02 PM	#26
DHPmike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wylie Texas Posts: 91	Re: moving rear panard bar to trailing arm

10-24-2009, 01:28 AM	#27
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: moving rear panard bar to trailing arm I would think you would get some side-to-side shift with the two bars being unequal lengths. I'm sure it's less than a panhard though.

10-24-2009, 09:31 AM	#28
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: moving rear panard bar to trailing arm if you look at the pics you'll notice that the bar on top is on top of the frame rail?? this doesn't work with a full floor truck...I can't cut the floor since then the camper won't slide in on the floor and it would make hauling thing a pain __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

10-24-2009, 10:28 AM	#29
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: moving rear panard bar to trailing arm I don't see a Watt's link being your best choice if you are trying to keep it under a stock bed floor. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-24-2009, 10:45 AM	#30
DHPmike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wylie Texas Posts: 91	Re: moving rear panard bar to trailing arm The top bar clears the bed floor on that setup plus you dont have to put it there. It can be even with the frame. That one has a tall center crank. the watts is the best choice because it keeps the axle in the center and keeping it under the floor is a non issue. its simply a matter of choosing the correct length center crank and how high on the rear you install it. a more compact watts would not be in the way of anything. thats why there are 16 different center bars. the unequal length crossbars have no affect on the axle being in the center. if one bar is shorter then the center bushing must be moved to that side to compensate. some stock autos have a watts with a short bar on one side and they have the center moved over to that side. some race car setups are this way also. you can make the center crank as short as 4" from top hole to bottom hole and have enough travel on the average fullsize truck to keep the axle in the center thru 14" of travel.

10-24-2009, 11:00 AM	#31
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: moving rear panard bar to trailing arm Thanks for the detailed response Mike. I stand corrected. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-24-2009, 11:36 AM	#32
DHPmike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wylie Texas Posts: 91	Re: moving rear panard bar to trailing arm well you may be right in that a panhard is easy to mount and sill easily stay under the floor. plus a watts is alot of pieces to install. its a choice that has to be arrive3d at by deciding what the truck needs to do for you and what you will use it for. if its a panhard make it as long as possible with at least one end adjustable and level at ride height.



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