Do I need an adjustable panhard bar - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sleepyboy · 01-22-2007, 03:04 PM

My truck was lowered 3/5 by the P.O. I was wondering if I needed an adjustable panhard bar? I am in the process of bagging the truck and replacing the trailing arm bushings. Will not changing the original panhard bar mis-align my rear end?

53lowdown · 01-22-2007, 03:18 PM

I talked with a guy at early classics about this. He said to check the level of your panhard - and if it's already running uphill on the differential end - then every time your suspension compresses, it'll pull the rear to the driver side.

Mines running uphill now so I'm going to just move the mount on the rear end down a few inches until it levels out at my current ride height.

Fred T · 01-22-2007, 06:33 PM

I would bet your rear end is out of alignment now. Measure between the tires and frame, and from the front wheel to rear wheel. This will put you in the ballpark. After finishing your work get a 4 wheel alignment at an independent shop. They usually do better with custom jobs..

jimmydean · 01-22-2007, 06:52 PM

When I bagged my truck, I got the CPP Deluxe Track bar that runs from the passenger trailing arm to the stock frame mount. The longer the better.

jsbgump · 01-22-2007, 11:28 PM

They say when you go over 4 inches in the rear you need the adjustable panhard bar

01-22-2007, 03:04 PM	#1
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Do I need an adjustable panhard bar My truck was lowered 3/5 by the P.O. I was wondering if I needed an adjustable panhard bar? I am in the process of bagging the truck and replacing the trailing arm bushings. Will not changing the original panhard bar mis-align my rear end?

01-22-2007, 03:18 PM	#2
53lowdown Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: topeka, kansas Posts: 258	Re: Do I need an adjustable panhard bar I talked with a guy at early classics about this. He said to check the level of your panhard - and if it's already running uphill on the differential end - then every time your suspension compresses, it'll pull the rear to the driver side. Mines running uphill now so I'm going to just move the mount on the rear end down a few inches until it levels out at my current ride height. __________________ _______________________________________ 62 SWB BBW (under construction) 86 Vette Convertible

01-22-2007, 06:33 PM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Do I need an adjustable panhard bar I would bet your rear end is out of alignment now. Measure between the tires and frame, and from the front wheel to rear wheel. This will put you in the ballpark. After finishing your work get a 4 wheel alignment at an independent shop. They usually do better with custom jobs.. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

01-22-2007, 06:52 PM	#4
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Do I need an adjustable panhard bar When I bagged my truck, I got the CPP Deluxe Track bar that runs from the passenger trailing arm to the stock frame mount. The longer the better.

01-22-2007, 11:28 PM	#5
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Do I need an adjustable panhard bar They say when you go over 4 inches in the rear you need the adjustable panhard bar __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616



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