Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue Rat · 06-10-2016, 08:12 PM

I have a Strange 9in rear end with a back brace in a 1971 Chevrolet SWB C10.. I'm curious of those that have a similar rear end set up. What Pan Hard bar or track bar are you using?

What fits in other words?

vidman · 06-10-2016, 09:50 PM

I just used a Nascar trac bar and welded up some mounts..

Marv D · 06-10-2016, 10:41 PM

Wish I could say I'm using this.. but I ordered the kit, built the wishbone, and it fits the 4link bracketry perrfect. But I just don't see how it is more stable than a diagonal link. So it sits on the shelf until my hard head can rationalize it.

They are used on 4000HP Promods and outlaw cars,, so they work. But my thick skull just can't 'see' it so .......
http://www.small-block-chevy.com/ima.../WHISHBONE.jpg

Oh wow thats a huge picture,, linky linky

GASoline71 · 06-11-2016, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vidman

I just used a Nascar trac bar and welded up some mounts..

That is a very nice setup!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marv D

Wish I could say I'm using this.. but I ordered the kit, built the wishbone, and it fits the 4link bracketry perrfect. But I just don't see how it is more stable than a diagonal link. So it sits on the shelf until my hard head can rationalize it.

They are used on 4000HP Promods and outlaw cars,, so they work. But my thick skull just can't 'see' it so .......
http://www.small-block-chevy.com/ima.../WHISHBONE.jpg

Oh wow thats a huge picture,, linky linky

I see what you see... With the heim-joints, it looks like it would allow too much side to side movement. But somehow it doesn't?

Gary

Super73 · 06-11-2016, 01:04 PM

The triangulation on the wish bone (3 points) does not allow for shift. You have to also consider the effects the 4-link bars have on it. This is a sytem. Yes the balls in the heirs are free to rotate and spin but, you would have to bend the bars in order to get rear end shift. If the 4-link (or even 3-link) left/right bars were not there the rear would rotate based on the single link end. But it can't because those bars are keeping the wheelbase the same.

If the rear were to move to the passenger side keeping wheel base the same, the right wishbone link would have to get longer while the left would get shorter.

GASoline71 · 06-11-2016, 03:19 PM

That makes total sense! Thanks for explaining that!

Marv... weld that sucker in!

Gary

BossHogg69 · 06-11-2016, 03:22 PM

CPP makes a 'bent' trac bar that's made for clearance on rears with diff girdles, back braces, etc. I'm using one on my '69 with a braced Moser diff cover, but the mount that comes with the CPP mounts low on the pass side trailing arm, so it's hard to get it near parallel with the axle. I ended up using the CPP bent bar with and ECE mount that looks nearly identical to what vidman has on top of his pass side trailing arm.

https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...2021/overview/

GASoline71 · 06-11-2016, 05:13 PM

I don't have a race truck by any means... Just a 1972 GMC C15, with a snotty 355 and a worked over TH350. The stock 12 bolt rear end housing with an Eaton Posi, Moser axles, and Richmond 3.73's hung on the stock coil sprung rear end.. I have a thick Moser diff cover with the cap girdles and it clears the stock panhard rod just fine. I thought it was kinda odd when I bolted it on as I had always read where cats had a prob with the bar hitting the thicker covers.

Gary

Blue Rat · 06-11-2016, 08:34 PM

I haven't checked mine yet. But, I don't think it is going to fit. Going to check it first. I'm doing some looking ahead of time.

BossHogg69 · 06-12-2016, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

I don't have a race truck by any means... Just a 1972 GMC C15, with a snotty 355 and a worked over TH350. The stock 12 bolt rear end housing with an Eaton Posi, Moser axles, and Richmond 3.73's hung on the stock coil sprung rear end.. I have a thick Moser diff cover with the cap girdles and it clears the stock panhard rod just fine. I thought it was kinda odd when I bolted it on as I had always read where cats had a prob with the bar hitting the thicker covers.

Gary

I think it's the long aftermarket panhard bars that mount across the rearend on the pass side trailing arm most people have trouble with in regard to the aftermarket diff covers.

BossHogg69 · 06-12-2016, 03:35 PM

found a pic - hope this helps you Blue Rat - it might give you an idea of how far out the CPP bar kicks out.

Blue Rat · 06-12-2016, 09:32 PM

That is definitely a good ways out. I want have to worry with that bar.

Thanks Boss.

vin63 · 06-14-2016, 09:10 PM

A long time ago, I had more obstacles behind my rearend housing, so I fabricated a track bar with a couple of bends in it to clear them (fuel pump and filter) mounted to the opposite trailing arm, similar to some of the off-road race truck bars I did back then. Fast forward 15 years, and I've since relocated the fuel pump/filter combo, but kept the track bar. Mine is similar to what CPP offers today...I would just buy that if I had to do it over now.

Rannos · 06-15-2016, 02:27 PM

My Moser 12 bolt cam with a bent Panhard bar and high mount bracket. I can get pictures of it when I get home if you like.

Blue Rat · 06-15-2016, 07:40 PM

If you don't mind. Here is a pic of the rearend. Its in the truck now.

Rannos · 06-16-2016, 12:22 PM

Here is my Panhard bar. Came with the bracket that goes around the trailing arm and a new mount I welded to the frame.

68racer · 06-16-2016, 03:53 PM

In a discussion on panhard rods on another forum I learnt about the Mumford Link, probably too much for street use but could be easier to package on a trailing arm truck than a watts linkage.

http://www.not2fast.com/chassis/mumford.shtml

contagious102 · 06-21-2016, 03:33 PM

Had to do the same with mine, bent it my self to fit .

BossHogg69 · 06-26-2016, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Rat

If you don't mind. Here is a pic of the rearend. Its in the truck now.

That's a pure work of art there! What brakes are those?

Blue Rat · 06-28-2016, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

That's a pure work of art there! What brakes are those?

Wilwood

Moutzygun · 04-27-2019, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

I don't have a race truck by any means... Just a 1972 GMC C15, with a snotty 355 and a worked over TH350. The stock 12 bolt rear end housing with an Eaton Posi, Moser axles, and Richmond 3.73's hung on the stock coil sprung rear end.. I have a thick Moser diff cover with the cap girdles and it clears the stock panhard rod just fine. I thought it was kinda odd when I bolted it on as I had always read where cats had a prob with the bar hitting the thicker covers.

Gary

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06-10-2016, 08:12 PM	#1
Blue Rat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 608	Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. I have a Strange 9in rear end with a back brace in a 1971 Chevrolet SWB C10.. I'm curious of those that have a similar rear end set up. What Pan Hard bar or track bar are you using? What fits in other words? Last edited by Blue Rat; 06-10-2016 at 08:19 PM.

06-10-2016, 09:50 PM	#2
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. I just used a Nascar trac bar and welded up some mounts.. Attached Images __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother

06-10-2016, 10:41 PM	#3
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. Wish I could say I'm using this.. but I ordered the kit, built the wishbone, and it fits the 4link bracketry perrfect. But I just don't see how it is more stable than a diagonal link. So it sits on the shelf until my hard head can rationalize it. They are used on 4000HP Promods and outlaw cars,, so they work. But my thick skull just can't 'see' it so ....... http://www.small-block-chevy.com/ima.../WHISHBONE.jpg Oh wow thats a huge picture,, linky linky __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

06-11-2016, 01:04 PM	#5
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. The triangulation on the wish bone (3 points) does not allow for shift. You have to also consider the effects the 4-link bars have on it. This is a sytem. Yes the balls in the heirs are free to rotate and spin but, you would have to bend the bars in order to get rear end shift. If the 4-link (or even 3-link) left/right bars were not there the rear would rotate based on the single link end. But it can't because those bars are keeping the wheelbase the same. If the rear were to move to the passenger side keeping wheel base the same, the right wishbone link would have to get longer while the left would get shorter. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

06-11-2016, 03:22 PM	#7
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. CPP makes a 'bent' trac bar that's made for clearance on rears with diff girdles, back braces, etc. I'm using one on my '69 with a braced Moser diff cover, but the mount that comes with the CPP mounts low on the pass side trailing arm, so it's hard to get it near parallel with the axle. I ended up using the CPP bent bar with and ECE mount that looks nearly identical to what vidman has on top of his pass side trailing arm. https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...2021/overview/ __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

06-11-2016, 08:34 PM	#9
Blue Rat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 608	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. I haven't checked mine yet. But, I don't think it is going to fit. Going to check it first. I'm doing some looking ahead of time.

06-12-2016, 03:35 PM	#11
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. found a pic - hope this helps you Blue Rat - it might give you an idea of how far out the CPP bar kicks out. Attached Images __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

06-12-2016, 09:32 PM	#12
Blue Rat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 608	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. That is definitely a good ways out. I want have to worry with that bar. Thanks Boss.

06-14-2016, 09:10 PM	#13
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. A long time ago, I had more obstacles behind my rearend housing, so I fabricated a track bar with a couple of bends in it to clear them (fuel pump and filter) mounted to the opposite trailing arm, similar to some of the off-road race truck bars I did back then. Fast forward 15 years, and I've since relocated the fuel pump/filter combo, but kept the track bar. Mine is similar to what CPP offers today...I would just buy that if I had to do it over now. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

06-15-2016, 02:27 PM	#14
Rannos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 356	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. My Moser 12 bolt cam with a bent Panhard bar and high mount bracket. I can get pictures of it when I get home if you like.

06-15-2016, 07:40 PM	#15
Blue Rat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 608	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. If you don't mind. Here is a pic of the rearend. Its in the truck now.

06-16-2016, 12:22 PM	#16
Rannos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 356	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. Here is my Panhard bar. Came with the bracket that goes around the trailing arm and a new mount I welded to the frame. Attached Images

06-16-2016, 03:53 PM	#17
68racer Yeah baby! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. In a discussion on panhard rods on another forum I learnt about the Mumford Link, probably too much for street use but could be easier to package on a trailing arm truck than a watts linkage. http://www.not2fast.com/chassis/mumford.shtml __________________ 11.37 @116

06-21-2016, 03:33 PM	#18
contagious102 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Semmes,Al. Posts: 407	Re: Panhard bar with aftermarket rearend. Had to do the same with mine, bent it my self to fit . __________________ Go Fast and Have Fun.!! My pro street build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551185



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