How to Adjust Panhard Bar?

[dmw319]

So I am installing my 3" rear/1" front drop springs and shocks (w/relocation brackets) from ECE this week and an adjustable panhard bar with new bushings since mine was shot I figured I might as well upgrade the whole bar.

Question, do I install the bar along with my springs/shocks and THEN adjust it? Or do I wait until after I install the other components and let the suspension settle and THEN install it? And is there any science to adjusting it other than making it the proper length and bolting it on?

Thanks in advance!

[dmw319]

i know somebody must know this!

[stevencvn72]

Easy peasy! Install it when you install your other lowering components. Measure from the back of your hub to a common spot on your frame for each side and do your best to center it. Depends on what type of panhard bar you have. Mine has to be removed from the axel side to adjust it which.makes it kind of a pain. I had to use tow straps to "position" the rear end and then reinstall the bar. Other panhard bars just adjust at a coupling like your tie rods. Your fresh new coils will settle, so you'll want to check your measurements after 6 weeks or so. Hope this helps!
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[dmw319]

Originally Posted by stevencvn72

Easy peasy! Install it when you install your other lowering components. Measure from the back of your hub to a common spot on your frame for each side and do your best to center it. Depends on what type of panhard bar you have. Mine has to be removed from the axel side to adjust it which.makes it kind of a pain. I had to use tow straps to "position" the rear end and then reinstall the bar. Other panhard bars just adjust at a coupling like your tie rods. Your fresh new coils will settle, so you'll want to check your measurements after 6 weeks or so. Hope this helps!
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ive got the springs/shocks out. should i put it in before or after i install those?

also, i got the adjustable bar from ECE.

[stevencvn72]

Put your new springs and shocks in first and set the truck back on its feet (or on jack stands under the trailing arms) to see where your at. Either way, you'll need to jack it back up to pull your u bolts to install the bracket for the bar. There'll be some trial and error, so hang in there.
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[dmw319]

Originally Posted by stevencvn72

Put your new springs and shocks in first and set the truck back on its feet (or on jack stands under the trailing arms) to see where your at. Either way, you'll need to jack it back up to pull your u bolts to install the bracket for the bar. There'll be some trial and error, so hang in there.
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pull the u-bolts for the bracket? i didnt think there was a bracket with the bar. thought it was just a beefed up bar.

I didnt get the "Super trac bar" just the standard one.

[stevencvn72]

My mistake. Thought you got the "super track bar". Same process...minus the u bolt part.
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[leddzepp]

Does your adjustable trac bar have a swivel at BOTH ends or just one end?

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Does your adjustable trac bar have a swivel at BOTH ends or just one end?

just one im pretty sure

[leddzepp]

Bummer. If you had the one that swivels at both ends, you just install it, and twist it forward or backwards to center your rear left to right. Since it only swivels at one end, you need to center your rear end first, adjust the bar, and then install the bar, as described in post number 3 above. Not a big deal, just takes longer. The dual swivel allows you to do it in a matter of seconds.

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Bummer. If you had the one that swivels at both ends, you just install it, and twist it forward or backwards to center your rear left to right. Since it only swivels at one end, you need to center your rear end first, adjust the bar, and then install the bar, as described in post number 3 above. Not a big deal, just takes longer. The dual swivel allows you to do it in a matter of seconds.

thanks for the tip!

Another question, I have the ECE shock mount relocation brackets but Im not 100% sure which way they go on and dont want to install them in the wrong direction. In this picture (from ECE site) this is showing the drivers side correct?

[leddzepp]

Yes, that is correct.

[69gmcc10]

Install everything (shocks springs and bar), get it on the ground measure the backing plates of each side and make adjustments on the panhard bar until the rear is centered under the truck.

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

Install everything (shocks springs and bar), get it on the ground measure the backing plates of each side and make adjustments on the panhard bar until the rear is centered under the truck.

backing plates?

[69gmcc10]

for a lack of a better explanation they are the inside of the brake, the round part that bolts to the end of the axle and all the brake hardware mounts to.

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

for a lack of a better explanation they are the inside of the brake, the round part that bolts to the end of the axle and all the brake hardware mounts to.

like the inside edge/rim of the drum brake?

[69gmcc10]

the round metal housing the brake line attaches to the drum fits around.

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by 69gmcc10

the round metal housing the brake line attaches to the drum fits around.

yep ok. were talking about the same thing. so measure from there to a common place on the frame? just wana make sure i do this right!

[69gmcc10]

you got it!

[dmw319]

i learn by seeing.. so if anyone has a picture of the place where they measured, thatd be great. although i think ive got

[weever82]

subcribed