After some interest at the last meeting I've decided to show how I made my rear panhard bar adjustable. I only have pictures of the finished product since I didn't think I'd be writing this up.
Here are the parts with direct URL's to the retailers I ordered from.
3/4-16 RH 1-1/4 X .120 chrome-moly threaded tube adapters
The Chassis Shop part number C73-946-2
3/4"-16, 6"L, Fully Threaded Grade 8 Bolt
McMaster-Carr part number 92620A881
3/4-16 Grade 8 Nut x2
McMaster-Carr part number 93827A267 pack of 10 OR locally, Fastenal might sell you just two like they did for me.
First the head of the bolt will need to be cut off, unless you can find a 6 inch grade 8 threaded rod. Then cut a 3 inch section out of the panhard bar, 6 inches from one end. The inner seam on the panhard bar will need to be ground down with a dremel tool or such. Then the adapters should go in with some light pressure. Weld and you're done. With welding and parts it should cost about $50.
Make sure to thread the rod into each adapter end for full engagment. Then adjust bar to length, install on truck and tighten the two jam nuts.
Following these instructions there will be only about 1/4" or less of threads showing when adjusted. I wanted more threads to show so I cut more out of the panhard bar. It could be argued as weaker but I think it looks cool and there is still plenty of rod threaded into each adjuster.![Cheers :cheers: :cheers:](/styles/ih8mud/xenforo/mudsmilies/cheers.gif)
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Here are the parts with direct URL's to the retailers I ordered from.
3/4-16 RH 1-1/4 X .120 chrome-moly threaded tube adapters
The Chassis Shop part number C73-946-2
3/4"-16, 6"L, Fully Threaded Grade 8 Bolt
McMaster-Carr part number 92620A881
3/4-16 Grade 8 Nut x2
McMaster-Carr part number 93827A267 pack of 10 OR locally, Fastenal might sell you just two like they did for me.
First the head of the bolt will need to be cut off, unless you can find a 6 inch grade 8 threaded rod. Then cut a 3 inch section out of the panhard bar, 6 inches from one end. The inner seam on the panhard bar will need to be ground down with a dremel tool or such. Then the adapters should go in with some light pressure. Weld and you're done. With welding and parts it should cost about $50.
Make sure to thread the rod into each adapter end for full engagment. Then adjust bar to length, install on truck and tighten the two jam nuts.
Following these instructions there will be only about 1/4" or less of threads showing when adjusted. I wanted more threads to show so I cut more out of the panhard bar. It could be argued as weaker but I think it looks cool and there is still plenty of rod threaded into each adjuster.
![Cheers :cheers: :cheers:](/styles/ih8mud/xenforo/mudsmilies/cheers.gif)
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