Track bar/Trac bar/panhard bar length? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

EARNHARDT#3 · 01-15-2016, 04:44 PM

It seems to have several different names. But anyway..on a '67 lowered about 4" how long would the bar need to be? The bushings are shot on mine so I figured I'd change it out for one that is the proper length while I'm at it. Thanks.

Possmguts · 01-15-2016, 04:58 PM

No Limit has a nice relocation adjustable bar kit and it comes with the brackets for the over the frame sway bar they carry as well..

Possmguts · 01-15-2016, 05:33 PM

even if you dont go with the No Limit one.. I suggest finding one that is adjustable... and then you just measure each side of frame to wheel to get it the same...

EARNHARDT#3 · 01-15-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

even if you dont go with the No Limit one.. I suggest finding one that is adjustable... and then you just measure each side of frame to wheel to get it the same...

But they are sold in different ranges of adjustability. I
Want to get a ballpark so I know what one to get.

Possmguts · 01-15-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

But they are sold in different ranges of adjustability. I
Want to get a ballpark so I know what one to get.

Any adjustment you may need would be minor... maybe an inch at the most as long as its one that mounts at the same points as the factory one does. Mines down 5.5 inches in back, but its the longer bar that mounts at the frame on the left and the U-bolt mount on the right...

**SoCoC10** · 01-15-2016, 11:03 PM

I think if I'm remembering right 24-29" is where they typically end up. I used a McNaughty and it was almost too long adjusted all the way in. I have a CPP now and it is shorter bar and adjustable on both ends.

**bowtie72** · 01-17-2016, 12:38 PM

I reused my stock track arm. I dropped it 4" in the rear using springs. Measured the offset before and after and it sat in the spot once I was done. I know a few other guys that have done this. If your stock arm is good just reuse it. If the bushings are bad replace them.

72bowtiestepper · 01-17-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtie72

I reused my stock track arm. I dropped it 4" in the rear using springs. Measured the offset before and after and it sat in the spot once I was done. I know a few other guys that have done this. If your stock arm is good just reuse it. If the bushings are bad replace them.

Same with my rear 3" drop springs on my shortbed.....stock arm was fine.

EARNHARDT#3 · 01-19-2016, 12:44 PM

Thanks for the advice. I figured I'd buy a whole adjustable bar since it's about the same price as the bushings. I'll have to think about it.

01-15-2016, 04:44 PM	#1
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Track bar/Trac bar/panhard bar length? It seems to have several different names. But anyway..on a '67 lowered about 4" how long would the bar need to be? The bushings are shot on mine so I figured I'd change it out for one that is the proper length while I'm at it. Thanks. __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

01-15-2016, 04:58 PM	#2
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: Track bar/Trac bar/panhard bar length? No Limit has a nice relocation adjustable bar kit and it comes with the brackets for the over the frame sway bar they carry as well.. Attached Images __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8 Last edited by Possmguts; 01-15-2016 at 05:06 PM.

01-15-2016, 11:03 PM	#6
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,285	Re: Track bar/Trac bar/panhard bar length? I think if I'm remembering right 24-29" is where they typically end up. I used a McNaughty and it was almost too long adjusted all the way in. I have a CPP now and it is shorter bar and adjustable on both ends. __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

01-17-2016, 12:38 PM	#7
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 362	Re: Track bar/Trac bar/panhard bar length? I reused my stock track arm. I dropped it 4" in the rear using springs. Measured the offset before and after and it sat in the spot once I was done. I know a few other guys that have done this. If your stock arm is good just reuse it. If the bushings are bad replace them. __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"

01-19-2016, 12:44 PM	#9
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Track bar/Trac bar/panhard bar length? Thanks for the advice. I figured I'd buy a whole adjustable bar since it's about the same price as the bushings. I'll have to think about it. __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

01-15-2016, 05:33 PM	#3
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: Track bar/Trac bar/panhard bar length? even if you dont go with the No Limit one.. I suggest finding one that is adjustable... and then you just measure each side of frame to wheel to get it the same... __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8



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