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| | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Guys I need some help on panhard bar orientation. I have a 49 Chevy suburban with a original completely boxed frame, 69 nova subframe w/ PS/PB, 454 BB, TH400, and 69 Nova 10 bolt rearend that is on original style leaf springs. Some day when money isn't as tight I will do a 4 link rear but for now the leafs stay. I have a rear sway bar and now want to put in a panhard to keep rear centered. I have always thought panhard went from left frame rail ( looking from rear) which is direction of rotation. I have seen a couple builds on forums that panhard originates on right frame. Can someone explain differences and what is best method. Thanks
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | If you're running leafs, you could potentially get binding with a panhard on that setup. You'll want to be careful with the length of your panhard and that it allows for full suspension travel. They're typically used with coils, or 4-bars, or coilovers.
Your better bet to keep the rear centered is to make sure your bushings in your leafs are good. There shouldn't be a whole lot of side to side movement if everything is in good condition. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 | Yep-leaf springs don't need a Panhard. Neither do triangulated 4-links. Parallel 4 links need a centering member, either panhard, watts link, or such.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 438 | Guys thanks for the replies. I rebuilt leafs with all new shackles and bushings so your answers give me peace of mind that I'm in good shape with rear end for now. I wish all of you a great Thanksgiving holiday.
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