Panhard Rod Bushing R&R

[MTNRAT]

I just replaced the bushings and bolts in my panhrd rods (thanks Cdan). I replaced them because the rear ones were moving around making a knocking sound and the rear end of the cruiser was wandering. I replaced both the bolts and bushings front and rear, because if one was worn I figured the others were to some degree. The cruisers tracking improved substantially. I wonder how long this was becoming more and more of a factor and I didn't notice until one was worn enough to make noise. Food for thought.
Cheers,
Sean

 

[topend yobbo]

Very interesting.





I only answered because no one else did.

 

[OGBeno]

Good point.

When I moved to adjustable panhards, upper rear control arms, new lower arms, and caster bushing up front, I replaced all of the bushings at all of the suspension connection points with new OEM's.

Big difference. Many of the originals were rotted through, cracked, breakings, etc., definitely made an improvement on feel, response, and tracking.
-o-

 

[concretejungle]

what did you use to get the old one's out?

 

[TiredIronGRB]

I took mine to a local machine shop and had them installed ($3 each).

 

[OGBeno]

A 25 ton hydraulic press.