Panhard bar question

[allons]

I'm planning on doing a 4" static drop on the rear of my '72 using drop springs. I know I don't need to notch the frame. What I don't know is can I re-use the OEM panhard bar or do I need to get another one that is adjustable? Thanks

[weever82]

Doing a 4" drop you will be fine, most agree after 5" or more then you will need an adjustable trac bar and shock mount relocators.
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[allons]

Originally Posted by weever82

Doing a 4" drop you will be fine, most agree after 5" or more then you will need an adjustable trac bar and spring mount relocators.
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Thanks for the advice, and the tip on the spring mounts!

[cdowns]

you rear end will b off center using the stock panhard bar// the way to tell is to use a tapemeasure to see the truth

never heard of spring mount relocaters either// guy must b confused with shocks

[allons]

I suspected he was referring to the shock mounts and gave him the benefit of the doubt. But, now I'm confused about my original question on the panhard bar. Do I need an adjustable bar?

[allons]

It really doesn't matter to me if I need an adjustable bar or need to relocate the shock mounts . . . . I just want to do the installation ONCE!

[weever82]

Originally Posted by cdowns

you rear end will b off center using the stock panhard bar// the way to tell is to use a tapemeasure to see the truth

never heard of spring mount relocaters either// guy must b confused with shocks

Lol... Ya ment shocks but typed in springs. Haha!
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[leddzepp]

You will most likely need an adjustable bar to re-center the rear end.

[allons]

OK, I'm gonna go with the adjustable bar and NOT relocate the shock mounts. Yes?

[leddzepp]

You should also relocate the shocks. They are angled pretty steep from the factory and dropping it 4 inches increases that angle.

[allons]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

You should also relocate the shocks. They are angled pretty steep from the factory and dropping it 4 inches increases that angle.

Alllllllll righty then . . . . . . 1 adjustable panhard bar and 2 relocated shock mounts. The shock mounts are riveted in, so the next question is, does the new shock mounts used the old rivet holes or is it a welded in mount?

[leddzepp]

They use the same holes. You will need to remove the rivets (lots of fun!).

[bugmasta]

If you only want to do it once then do it right with an adjustable bar and shock relocaters.
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[hfd410]

just grind the heads off with a flap disk and drive em out with a punch. They are pretty easy to take out if you can get to em...

[allons]

I've got the frame stripped bare and s'blasted so now is the time to get things right. Any recommendations for the best source for the relocated shock mounts?

[Sammy]

Early Classics Adj bar and relocation kit. Get the one with the 4 lowered shocks. I think about $320 for everything you need shipped.

[nlped]

I used the CPP deluxe bent adjustable panhard bar, because I have a BIG aluminum diff cover that a regular panhard bar would not clear. And I used the ECE shock relocator kit that I got from a great member on here (Thanks Chad...CC69Rat)!

Picture is before I finished the shock relocator install

[Sammy]

My kit

[weever82]

I also rave on the ECE shock relocators and adj pan hard bar. Mine installed pretty easy and pure quality!
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[weever82]

Also it's just easier to cut off the u bolts instead of a gallon of PB and a breaker bar for an hour (don't ask me how I know, lol).
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[Tom Vogel]

Originally Posted by Sammy

Early Classics Adj bar and relocation kit. Get the one with the 4 lowered shocks. I think about $320 for everything you need shipped.

^^X2
Good quality stuff. Also, that longer adjustable track bar will work much nicer over bumps, no bump steer.
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[buckskins4ever]

Originally Posted by allons

I suspected he was referring to the shock mounts and gave him the benefit of the doubt. But, now I'm confused about my original question on the panhard bar. Do I need an adjustable bar?

Your best bet will be to spend the $80 to get a nice adjustable panhard. Most likely you will have a little offset anyways. You can use a tape measure (as said before) but I measure with wheels on to measure easy. You can go from underneath with at full drop and measure the gap between the top of the wheels and the bed side.