I just received front and rear adj tracks bars from Dobonison's. I was just wondering if anyone had a rough measurement to get me started. I am running the 3.5 tapered setup. Tried to google measurements, but nothing to help me out.
Adj track bar help
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There is no exact measurement , you look at where the offset is and figure roughly how much and go from there by adjusting it
Use the pathagorean theorem.
Measure from frame to tire on both sides and center.
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Depends on the goal. If it's cosmetic, adjust so the tires are the same distance from the flair, on relatively level ground, a weighted string, plumb bob helps. If the goal is maximum stuff, wheel travel, adjust to be even at full flex, in this case the length will be very close to stock.
Isn’t tracking the front and back for drivability on the road?
Both panhards are opposite of each other so if you achieve stock location the front axle will be on the right more and the rear will be driving on the left. You will get uneven wear on the tires and the alignment of the car will be off.
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The main reason I got them was so to prevent my tires from uneven wear.
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And your vehicle wants to drive straight, to me there is a problem.
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And your vehicle wants to drive straight, to me there is a problem.
Well, there’s not. Think about it.
As long as both axles are perfectly parallel with each other, then there is not a tire wear issue, but your steering gear may act a bit funky if not adjusted to center and your drag link adjusted so the steering wheel is centered. The body may look odd as you drive down the road "sideways".....
If the axles are not parallel, then it will steer weird and may have tire wear issues due to changing the steering angles while going "straight" down the road.
The new Delta VS bracket helps resolve this for the rear axle I believe on a lifted truck. It places the track bar (panhard / relay rod) in a horizontal plane at ride height to optimize travel.
If the axles are not parallel, then it will steer weird and may have tire wear issues due to changing the steering angles while going "straight" down the road.
The new Delta VS bracket helps resolve this for the rear axle I believe on a lifted truck. It places the track bar (panhard / relay rod) in a horizontal plane at ride height to optimize travel.
Nope. Had a 4" lift with OEM panhards for years on 2 different 80s, both daily drivers. It is a cosmetic issue and does not effect on road manners or tire wear.
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Alright, all the above makes sense and is logical. But now I question my very limited understating. If it is cosmetic, then what would be the advantage of adjusting them besides astethics? I thougt that I have read that rear pan hard adjustment, bracket or rod, stops the truck from being darty on the road.
Do what you feel you need to do. From experience, I can tell you that with 5” plus lift and 37’s, mine handles much better now that I have my axle centered and I built a bracket to raise my rear track bar 4”.
Here on Mud we have members who are all about suspension geometry and those who will tell you otherwise. Learning by trial and error does cost money but it’s the best way due to variances in opinion that can’t be accounted for.
I read somewhere that a good starting point would be 1/4 inch longer. I have a 3 inch icon lift. I had front end vibration before installing the front adjustable panhards above 70 mph. It seems like its gone but i haven't had the chance to test it at 80-90 mph due to rain. I also have the delta rear bracket so rears are stock length.
The inside of my 37s were rubbing more on one side then the other before I installed the adjustable Panhards. about 4" of lift. to set the panhards I removed the tires put the axles on jack stands, full weight on the suspension, used a framing square lined up on the disc drake Measure to the frame and center. Adjust Panhard tell bolt go's in. Done