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Wootdog · 04-25-2009, 05:33 PM

Guys,
It has been a while since I posted. Been working on the 67 C10 stepside. It has a nine inch rearend that required the housing to be replaced. When my brother originally got the rear end shortened, the left tube was out of round. Also the end of the housing on the left side was not welded on correctly. Which meant that the bolts that hold the axle in on the drivers side were out of proportion with the right side. The axle on the left side started to bind which meant it housing needed replaced. the internals are ok. With that being said, While trying to adjust the side to side action, I now see that the original pan hard bar is a inch too short. It appears the people that shortened the F150 axle housing didn't get it quite right. My dilema is that I need to find a panhard bar that is approximately 28.5 inches wide vice the 27.5 inch one I have now. I figure that with the rear end hanging loose, it is exactly two inches to the right. The pan hard bar is one inch too short. If I obtain a one inch longer pan hard bar (adjustable of course) that I should be able to adjust the axle one inch to the left. Then tighten everything down. Sorry for the rambling but I have been working on this frickin thing for going on three weekends and I am ticked off.
Thanks for listening to my rambling.
Kerry

cdowns · 04-25-2009, 05:55 PM

move the mount on the housing is what i'd do

Wootdog · 04-25-2009, 05:58 PM

It is weled on. And I only have a wire feed welder.
Kerry

jbristo67 · 04-25-2009, 06:03 PM

Heres what I did deluxe trac bar from CPP 109 on ebay 10 shipping

Wootdog · 04-25-2009, 06:13 PM

I saw that. The mount for mine is on the right side on top of the axle housing about half way between the differential and the right wheel. How does that mount?
Thanks,
Kerry

jbristo67 · 04-25-2009, 06:15 PM

Passenger side u bolt on the rear end

bigguy69 · 04-25-2009, 06:20 PM

i got mine from early classic ent. it is a deluxe trac bar and mounts the same way

Wootdog · 04-26-2009, 07:36 AM

Anyone have a similar setup to mine with the Ford Nine Inch rearend? Could I get a close up of your guys install?
Thanks,
Kerry

**Tom Vogel** · 04-26-2009, 09:21 AM

I dont have a picture, but I have a 9". I use the adjustable track bar from Early Classic Enterprises... it comes with the mount, which bolts on to the passenger side trailing arm. Id just get that and be done with it.

fleetimus · 04-26-2009, 10:34 AM

ed2552 · 04-26-2009, 10:37 AM

The panhard bar is the same 1/2 to 3/4 ton, correct?

Wootdog · 04-26-2009, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the pictures. It figures, after as hard as it was to get the rear ubolt in and the right front trailing arm, It I guess will need to come back off.
This is the 33" inch adjustable one, correct?
Thanks again,
Kerry

Wootdog · 04-26-2009, 11:19 AM

Does anyone know where I can just buy the ends that are adjustable? I just need one or the other that can screw into the panhard bar I have. I have 1 1/2" ends now. I need at least one 2 1/2" end.
Thanks again,
Kerry

Wootdog · 05-10-2009, 07:37 AM

TTT
Kerry

Tx Firefighter · 05-10-2009, 07:55 PM

If you know the length you need, just cut and weld as needed to arrive at the desired length.

sneakysnake · 05-11-2009, 09:48 AM

Also do all your measuring at ride height, The arc of the bar will change as you lift or lower the rearend.

Andy4639 · 05-11-2009, 02:26 PM

Here is my adjustable bar. It ant so adjustable once installed though.

Driver's side.

Passenger side.

04-25-2009, 05:33 PM	#1
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question Guys, It has been a while since I posted. Been working on the 67 C10 stepside. It has a nine inch rearend that required the housing to be replaced. When my brother originally got the rear end shortened, the left tube was out of round. Also the end of the housing on the left side was not welded on correctly. Which meant that the bolts that hold the axle in on the drivers side were out of proportion with the right side. The axle on the left side started to bind which meant it housing needed replaced. the internals are ok. With that being said, While trying to adjust the side to side action, I now see that the original pan hard bar is a inch too short. It appears the people that shortened the F150 axle housing didn't get it quite right. My dilema is that I need to find a panhard bar that is approximately 28.5 inches wide vice the 27.5 inch one I have now. I figure that with the rear end hanging loose, it is exactly two inches to the right. The pan hard bar is one inch too short. If I obtain a one inch longer pan hard bar (adjustable of course) that I should be able to adjust the axle one inch to the left. Then tighten everything down. Sorry for the rambling but I have been working on this frickin thing for going on three weekends and I am ticked off. Thanks for listening to my rambling. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

04-25-2009, 05:55 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question move the mount on the housing is what i'd 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

04-25-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question It is weled on. And I only have a wire feed welder. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

04-25-2009, 06:03 PM	#4
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question Heres what I did deluxe trac bar from CPP 109 on ebay 10 shipping Attached Images __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-25-2009, 06:13 PM	#5
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question I saw that. The mount for mine is on the right side on top of the axle housing about half way between the differential and the right wheel. How does that mount? Thanks, Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

04-25-2009, 06:15 PM	#6
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question Passenger side u bolt on the rear end __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

04-25-2009, 06:20 PM	#7
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question i got mine from early classic ent. it is a deluxe trac bar and mounts the same way __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

04-26-2009, 07:36 AM	#8
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question Anyone have a similar setup to mine with the Ford Nine Inch rearend? Could I get a close up of your guys install? Thanks, Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

04-26-2009, 09:21 AM	#9
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question I dont have a picture, but I have a 9". I use the adjustable track bar from Early Classic Enterprises... it comes with the mount, which bolts on to the passenger side trailing arm. Id just get that and be done with it.

04-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#10
fleetimus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Auburn,Ca USA Posts: 369	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question __________________ 68 Chevy l/b, 4 whl disc in the foothills of No Calif

04-26-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question The panhard bar is the same 1/2 to 3/4 ton, correct? __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

04-26-2009, 11:16 AM	#12
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question Thanks for the pictures. It figures, after as hard as it was to get the rear ubolt in and the right front trailing arm, It I guess will need to come back off. This is the 33" inch adjustable one, correct? Thanks again, Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

04-26-2009, 11:19 AM	#13
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question Does anyone know where I can just buy the ends that are adjustable? I just need one or the other that can screw into the panhard bar I have. I have 1 1/2" ends now. I need at least one 2 1/2" end. Thanks again, Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

05-10-2009, 07:37 AM	#14
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question TTT Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

05-10-2009, 07:55 PM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question If you know the length you need, just cut and weld as needed to arrive at the desired length. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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05-11-2009, 09:48 AM	#16
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question Also do all your measuring at ride height, The arc of the bar will change as you lift or lower the rearend.

05-11-2009, 02:26 PM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Adjustable Pan Hard Bar Question Here is my adjustable bar. It ant so adjustable once installed though. Driver's side. Passenger side. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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