Panhard Rod Adjustment??

[Hokie Fan]

I just got my front panhard rod finished and ready to install. My question is how many inches of thread should I be showing to obtain the correct adjustment for a slee 4" medium lift? I am running 315 75 R16 Firestone Destination witch so far I really like. I still need to finish my brake lines and breather tubes and a number of other things as yo can see. Hope to have it all back together and on the road in the next week. Will be installing my ARB front winch bumper when I resolve the dent issue. Hope to put that to rest by the middle of next week. see" new bumper and he dent". Should be getting my Metal Tech sliders in by the end of the week. Will post some pics of those once I get them. Will be looking to do some wheeling once I get everything put together. Let me know if you live in the area and want to hit some trials.

 

[Pin_Head]

For a 4 inch lift, the panhard rod should be 1/4 inch longer thanthe stock panhard.

 

[landtank]

what ever it takes to center the axle. There is no single number for all trucks, that's why they are adjustable.

 

[Pin_Head]

I guess I should rephrase that: Assuming that it is centered to begin with, it will need to be 1/4 inch longer to remain centered with a 4 inch lift.

 

[landtank]

I guess I should rephrase that: Assuming that it is centered to begin with, it will need to be 1/4 inch longer to remain centered with a 4 inch lift.

It all depends on how much weight the springs are supporting. That determines how much lift any one truck will see from a particular set of springs which in turns determines how much offset there is to begin with.

A 1/4" might be a good place to start.

 

[captincruiser]

Did you have any trouble with the lift? Any tips?

Thanks

 

[Pin_Head]

MmmKay

Assuming that it is centered to begin with and the lift nets 4 inches of lift and not less and not more lift, then the panhard will be need to be 1/4 inch longer and not more and not less if you want it to remain centered.

 

[Hokie Fan]

I will start with the 1/4 " to begin with and then go from there. Any one have the numbers for the original length of the rod? forgot to right them down.

 

[landtank]

it's not that hard to do, stick the bar in there, takes some measurements and then adjust accordingly.

One tip I do have is to use the steering wheel to reposition the front axle. With the rod removed, turning the steering wheel will cause a shift in the frames location. That's a lot easier than pushing/pulling the truck side to side.

 

[toojayzee]

Did you use the slee or the poly adjusters ?

 

[Hokie Fan]

I used the Slee Adjuster.

 

[kidglove13]

I see you went with Slee instead of FOR.
Glad to see you made a choice.
When I put an adjustable panhard in the rear and centered the truck I found that I hard much more rubbing than I did with just a stock panhard.
I put the stock rod back in and have less rubbing.

 

[Hokie Fan]

I see you went with Slee instead of FOR.
Glad to see you made a choice.
When I put an adjustable panhard in the rear and centered the truck I found that I hard much more rubbing than I did with just a stock panhard.
I put the stock rod back in and have less rubbing.

Roger,

Once i get this thing back together we will have to go for a trip. Realy like the way this thing sits with the slee springs. Currently has no stink bug but I am about to add a ARB bumper and a set of sliders so well see. Thanks again for letting me drive your truck. Wont be doing the rear panhard rod for another week or so. I need to go to specialty fasteners and buy the hardware some time during the week.

Still need the original panhard rod length if some has it. I am getting ready to put my son down for a nap and get back to putting the LC together.

 

[kidglove13]

When you get her back together let me know.

 

[Pin_Head]

Any one have the numbers for the original length of the rod? forgot to right them down.

The stock panhard is 31.75 inches center to center.

 

[Hokie Fan]

Pin_Head

Thanks Man for the Answer!

Will see if what I have it set at now is close. Still looks a little off think I have it to long tire seems further out on passenger side. Truck drove way better today now that I have the Slee Caster Plates Installed. Had A little vibration in the front around 55mph. Now that I need new U joints so I will replace with new and see what happens. If doesn't get better than I guess its d-cardan time. May just make one from an old Toyota pickup shaft. Going to try and take the rear panhard out this weekend if I have time. Will follow up with pics.

 

[jvazquez53]

Adjustment is done wheels on the ground of off?

 

[Tapage]

on the ground and supporting the complete weight of the vehicle ..

 

[asutherland]

Not meaning to jack the thread, but a related question... my rig has an adjustable rear one. I am rubbing the tire quite bad on the right side along the frame when I wheel. Where should I measure from to align it in the center... from the inside of the rim to the frame? From the closest part of the tire to the frame?

 

[rove_mcanus]

I was a bit pedantic when i did a panhard adjustment on an 80 once. Rather then saying x amount for y lift considering some lifts end up different heights, I would have the car sitting on the ground with the panhard disconneted. By having a second person in the car moving the steering wheel left or right the body would move left/right in relation to the axle before actually turning the wheels on the axle. That way i could take a ruler and tape and get an equal distance set between the tyre and wheel flair on each side, have the person hold the wheel then adjust the panhard to the point the holes line up for the bolt to go through.

Then I did it all again several weeks later after the springs had settled