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I have a OEM panhard with weld in adjuster from SleeHi @FirtsToy
can you indicate which PHB has chosen for your Slee 4 "Lift ?
Tks
If you recently installed new uppers and checked everything, I assume you also spent time checking bushings of lower arms?Curious as to whether or not anyone here knows if the "darting" can be exacerbated by braking. I recently installed OME 2" light to medium springs. I was traveling down the highway straight as an arrow at about 70 mph when a motorcycle cut me off and I had to heavily apply the brakes. The back end started swerving back and forth and I had to let off the brakes and correct steering to control it. It was unsettling to say the least. As a data point, I was loaded out for camping with 2 passengers, a set of Dobinson's drawers and OEM bumpers. Again, only a 2" lift and DVS only makes the brackets fort 3" or greater. Would this fix my problem or is it something else? Any ideas?
(Also, recently installed new Dobinson's adjustable UCAs. The pinion angle looks good, but wondering if it might be a difference in length between the two sides that would cause some play in the axle.)
Have you checked your wheel bearings? If they are loose, you can get darty braking.Curious as to whether or not anyone here knows if the "darting" can be exacerbated by braking. I recently installed OME 2" light to medium springs. I was traveling down the highway straight as an arrow at about 70 mph when a motorcycle cut me off and I had to heavily apply the brakes. The back end started swerving back and forth and I had to let off the brakes and correct steering to control it. It was unsettling to say the least. As a data point, I was loaded out for camping with 2 passengers, a set of Dobinson's drawers and OEM bumpers. Again, only a 2" lift and DVS only makes the brackets fort 3" or greater. Would this fix my problem or is it something else? Any ideas?
(Also, recently installed new Dobinson's adjustable UCAs. The pinion angle looks good, but wondering if it might be a difference in length between the two sides that would cause some play in the axle.)
Several things to check. Proper caster? Wheel bearings loose? Brake pads worn out? Rotors warped? Tie rod making contact with radius arms? (this can make for twitchy steering) Check your front panhard bracket at the frame for cracks. Look for frame cracks around the steering box.Curious as to whether or not anyone here knows if the "darting" can be exacerbated by braking. I recently installed OME 2" light to medium springs. I was traveling down the highway straight as an arrow at about 70 mph when a motorcycle cut me off and I had to heavily apply the brakes. The back end started swerving back and forth and I had to let off the brakes and correct steering to control it. It was unsettling to say the least. As a data point, I was loaded out for camping with 2 passengers, a set of Dobinson's drawers and OEM bumpers. Again, only a 2" lift and DVS only makes the brackets fort 3" or greater. Would this fix my problem or is it something else? Any ideas?
(Also, recently installed new Dobinson's adjustable UCAs. The pinion angle looks good, but wondering if it might be a difference in length between the two sides that would cause some play in the axle.)
As I understand it, Delta VS was started by actual engineers. That alone is reason enough to choose them. Their products are extremely well designed and you know they've been engineered to withstand the stresses involved.Is there any advantage of the Delta bracket
You’d be better off with no correction than just dropping the frame side. An angled extended panhard has a better roll center, even.Is there any advantage of the Delta bracket that goes onto the axle itself vs brackets that are bolted to the frame? Like the one from ebay:
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It won't hit the frame or interfere with the HD springs, doesn't add weight to the axle, less expensive and levels the panhard rod too. Someone mentioned the body roll but is it something real or just a theoretical disadvantage?
I have no aim to save $100 sacrificing the truck’s road manners and simply wanted an explanation similar to what Delta posted in the original post.You’d be better off with no correction than just dropping the frame side. An angled extended panhard has a better roll center, even.
That bracket could be useful for tuning the panhard angle once the axle side has been raised - if the bar is still fairly diagonal, but you wouldn’t want to use it by itself.
sounds like the tall Delta bracket would be perfect for you ( - and then if you need additional adjustment, the part you referenced might get you to 100% horizontal, possibly)I have no aim to save $100 sacrificing the truck’s road manners and simply wanted an explanation similar to what Delta posted in the original post.
What you mentioned is what concerns me right now. I’m too lazy to redo stuff
There is a 6 1/2 inch difference in my case and the vehicle drives like a POS even with the caster corrected so I’m on a fence choosing what to do next.
Thank you.
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There’s no shame in challenging or exploring options versus the status quo. After all that’s how tech evolves. Are there any available specs around the alternative?Is there any advantage of the Delta bracket that goes onto the axle itself vs brackets that are bolted to the frame? Like the one from ebay:
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It won't hit the frame or interfere with the HD springs, doesn't add weight to the axle, less expensive and levels the panhard rod too. Someone mentioned the body roll but is it something real or just a theoretical disadvantage?
The eBay seller makes them for a 3" drop but able to make other lengths.There’s no shame in challenging or exploring options versus the status quo. After all that’s how tech evolves. Are there any available specs around the alternative?