Panhard Rod - Is it bent or normal? + RTC (5 Viewers)

[Reedys]

Hey guys,

I was told while getting a RWC (Roadworthy Check) done that my panhard rod is bent, however I honestly thought it looked quite normal.

However, I did experience some form of death wobbles if I hit rough roads / aggressive potholes which stops if I slow down. (Which the panhard rod could explain).

Would love some advice / happy to move to an adjustable as have recently added a 3” lift so it probably needs one. Do we think RTC Dampeners are worthwhile as I could easily add one at the same time.

Please let me know your thoughts & recommendations.

Kind regards,
Reedys

 

[aztoyman]

OP is trying real hard to wrap his head around this so didn't want any confusion added.

 

[Reedys]

OP is trying real hard to wrap his head around this so didn't want any confusion added.

Hahaha yes, was quite confused but more-so because I was looking in the wrong spot. These recent replies have helped me and you're correct in saying I had those two rods back to front. Thank you.

I think I have it all figured out now, although I doubt anyone will have as much troubles as me at trying to wrap their head around it, but I put together this picture for myself so thought I may as well share it here too.

Now to put together a buy list and hopefully source most of the parts I need. So far so good with the Steering Relay ASSY + Front Lateral Control ASSY. Looks like I'm able to purchase the OEM steering damper so may as well pick one of those up while I'm at it.

Thanks everyone for all of your help. Excited to get this rig back into top shape.
- R

 

[JuanJ]

Makes sense, this is great, thank you very much.

Hello,

I forgot about the Panhard rod, referred to as "stabilizer bar" in the manual.

This is the suspension layout and removal.

This is the removal and installation of the front bars.

To be continued.





Juan

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

Suspension arms.

To be continued.





Juan

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

Panhard rod.

Hope this helps.

 

[Reedys]

Hello,

Panhard rod.

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Hope this helps.

Hey Juan, this is great!

Thank you very much! I'm trying to put together an order to replace majority of the parts.

-R

 

[LDRF]

Replacing all the ends is easy. @JuanJ has provided all the details. If you can’t find a replacement for the bent rod, there are prob a tonne of shops in Australia that can fabricate one for a reasonable price. It’s just metal tube and threaded ends, albeit left hand threads on one side and right hand on the other like @SNLC described above. Knuckle rebuild is easy too, even for knuckle heads!

Go for it.

 

[Reedys]

Replacing all the ends is easy. @JuanJ has provided all the details. If you can’t find a replacement for the bent rod, there are prob a tonne of shops in Australia that can fabricate one for a reasonable price. It’s just metal tube and threaded ends, albeit left hand threads on one side and right hand on the other like @SNLC described above. Knuckle rebuild is easy too, even for knuckle heads!

Go for it.

Appreciate the reply man, thank you!

 

[Rigster]

Hello,

Panhard rod.

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Isn't this just instructions on replacing the stabilizer bar? Sorry if I misunderstood the original question. Panhard bar is the one in the front to keep the axle from lateral movement.

 

[JuanJ]

Isn't this just instructions on replacing the stabilizer bar? Sorry if I misunderstood the original question. Panhard bar is the one in the front to keep the axle from lateral movement.

Hello,

The manual calls it stabilizer bar. For some reason they do not say Panhard rod.







Juan

 

[AirheadNut]

Hello,

The manual calls it stabilizer bar. For some reason they do not say Panhard rod.







Juan

That is the sway bar/stabilizer bar. The panhard rod is referred to as the lateral control rod in the manual, pages SA-102 and SA-103.

 

[Rigster]

Hello,

The manual calls it stabilizer bar. For some reason they do not say Panhard rod.







Juan

The manual is correct

 

[JuanJ]

That is the sway bar/stabilizer bar. The panhard rod is referred to as the lateral control rod in the manual, pages SA-102 and SA-103.

Hello,

My mistake.

I meant control rod.

Thank you for the clarification.





Juan

 

[JuanJ]

The manual is correct

Hello,

It is.

Sometimes it uses different names.







Juan

 

[LDRF]

You can check out what it takes to refresh the whole front end, on my build thread. I did the rod ends, bearings, seals, and a knuckle refresh. As well, new brakes (rotors, calipers, pads and lines). None of it is that hard, and the factory service manual is very detailed and helpful. Look here (https://forum.ih8mud.com/resources/70-series-chassis-body-manual-1990.212/).

Check out my thread from here (Builds - Good Times - 1992 HZJ73 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/good-times-1992-hzj73.1324843/post-15269222), where I started with the tie rod ends. It gets a little rambling here and there but it’s all documented with pics.

Get all of the parts in hand and go for it, especially if you are only doing the rod ends. And, learn and have fun. At the end, there is an ice cold beer waiting for you.