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cheyguy · 08-20-2004, 12:10 PM

Will an original track bar work with a 4" drop. I'm having a lot of trouble bolting it back together and wasn't sure if it was the new bushings, the lack of weight on the frame, the drop, or a combination of all of the above.

cdowns · 08-20-2004, 12:22 PM

no you need an adjustable bar

cheyguy · 08-20-2004, 02:03 PM

Thanks, I wanted to make sure before I started shopping.

nate68 · 08-20-2004, 05:51 PM

i ran the stock bar with a 4" drop because they said i didnt need it. everything fit fine. but i had problems with the truck kicking to one side when the tranny shifted hard. track bar kit solved my problems

cheyguy · 08-20-2004, 06:43 PM

Should I just get an adjustable bar or the whole relocating kit?

cdowns · 08-20-2004, 07:11 PM

i've got a 4"
drop and just used the adjustable bar worked fine for the past 4years i don't think the relocation of the bar is needed but the relocation of the rear shocks is good to do

nate68 · 08-21-2004, 07:33 PM

definately do shock mounts. i did the whole relocated bar because i have a 9 inch.

cheyguy · 08-21-2004, 08:23 PM

I appreciate the help guys. Thanks

Geoff · 08-21-2004, 09:18 PM

Mine 68 is lowered 6 in the back and this past winter my dad and I c-notched the frame, relocated the panhard bar and got an adjustable one and relocated the shocks. Lastly added kyb nitrogen shocks all the way around and let me tell you it rides awesome now. Probably the best thing I've done to it. Much nicer to cruise around in now.

Hope all this helps some.

XXL · 08-21-2004, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nate68

i have a 9 inch.

Braggart

nate68 · 08-22-2004, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Braggart

you just have to deal with what nature gives you

68LSS1 · 08-23-2004, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheyguy

Should I just get an adjustable bar or the whole relocating kit?

For the panhard rod to do its job properly and be MOST effective it should be parallel with the ground. Does it have to be, no. But if you can swing the kit, do it. Like previously mentioned the shock relocators are a must also.

loblazer · 08-26-2004, 01:11 PM

Where did you guys buy the adjustable bar?

thanks

nate68 · 08-26-2004, 03:05 PM

on the parts board recently someone was selling one. i dont know if it sold or anything

sactoC10 · 08-26-2004, 04:48 PM

Brother's and Early Classic have them, probably GMC Paul's, Rick's or any vendors on this board can get them if they don't already have them.

loblazer · 08-27-2004, 09:22 AM

Thanks, I will check them out.

08-20-2004, 12:10 PM	#1
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 217	Rear tracking bar question Will an original track bar work with a 4" drop. I'm having a lot of trouble bolting it back together and wasn't sure if it was the new bushings, the lack of weight on the frame, the drop, or a combination of all of the above. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

08-20-2004, 12:22 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	no you need an adjustable bar __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-20-2004, 02:03 PM	#3
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 217	Thanks, I wanted to make sure before I started shopping. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

08-20-2004, 05:51 PM	#4
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i ran the stock bar with a 4" drop because they said i didnt need it. everything fit fine. but i had problems with the truck kicking to one side when the tranny shifted hard. track bar kit solved my problems __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-20-2004, 06:43 PM	#5
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 217	Should I just get an adjustable bar or the whole relocating kit? __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

08-20-2004, 07:11 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i've got a 4" drop and just used the adjustable bar worked fine for the past 4years i don't think the relocation of the bar is needed but the relocation of the rear shocks is good to do __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-21-2004, 07:33 PM	#7
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	definately do shock mounts. i did the whole relocated bar because i have a 9 inch. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-21-2004, 08:23 PM	#8
cheyguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 217	I appreciate the help guys. Thanks __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super '80 Custom Deluxe '75 Blazer

08-21-2004, 09:18 PM	#9
Geoff Geoff Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Salem OR Posts: 70	Mine 68 is lowered 6 in the back and this past winter my dad and I c-notched the frame, relocated the panhard bar and got an adjustable one and relocated the shocks. Lastly added kyb nitrogen shocks all the way around and let me tell you it rides awesome now. Probably the best thing I've done to it. Much nicer to cruise around in now. Hope all this helps some.

08-26-2004, 01:11 PM	#13
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Where did you guys buy the adjustable bar? thanks

08-26-2004, 03:05 PM	#14
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	on the parts board recently someone was selling one. i dont know if it sold or anything __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-26-2004, 04:48 PM	#15
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	Brother's and Early Classic have them, probably GMC Paul's, Rick's or any vendors on this board can get them if they don't already have them. __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

08-27-2004, 09:22 AM	#16
loblazer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 481	Thanks, I will check them out.



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