Panard or Track Bar Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Palf70Step** · 03-06-2006, 06:17 PM

Krazy Texan was helping with my truck this weekend and made a comment that got me to thinking. He thought I had a rear swar bar, but as I pointed out it is the panard (or Track bar, not sure which is the proper name). He said he didn't have any on his trucks which I said you won't with leafs on the 3/4 tons. He said he had coils and none of his trucks have them or the hookups for them.

I thought you HAD to have thse on a coil spring truck like ours or the thing was unstable.

So am I nuts, or are things just strange in Texas?

72MARIO · 03-06-2006, 06:21 PM

Your not nuts. They ALL SHOULD HAVE A TRACK BAR.

PanelDeland · 03-06-2006, 06:22 PM

It's a panhard bar from what I've been told.Seems like the rear end would try to walk side to side,at least a little bit,without one.I think a track bar attaches at both ends of the axle but I'm not sure.I hope someone can enlighten you on this so's I can L&L (Lurk and Learn)

rauto13 · 03-06-2006, 06:30 PM

as far as I know, all coil rears need a track/panhard bar. I have rear coils, the track bar & rear sway bar, the track bar locates the rear axle and keeps it from drifting from side to side

the bar mounts to the rear axle housing at the top of the center diff and goes to a bracket on the rt side of the frame

lilred67 · 03-06-2006, 06:39 PM

i had a '66 chevy truck that had the track bar removed,it was undrivable after 30-40 mph.it felt like it was fishtailing but the tires weren't sliding.if he has a coil spring rearend it needs a track bar.

mbgmike · 03-06-2006, 06:41 PM

Nascar been using panhard bars for years cause its simple Trailing arm suspensions need em

HotRod71 · 03-06-2006, 06:45 PM

I am also into 4x4'n and have a Jeep that I off-road. They have track bars on them and they connect to the axle and fram just as a panhard does. I really do not think there is much difference. They both center the axle. But if you run a triangulated 3-link setup then you do not use a track/panhard bar. The upper tiangle link serves double duty.

03-06-2006, 06:17 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Panard or Track Bar Question Krazy Texan was helping with my truck this weekend and made a comment that got me to thinking. He thought I had a rear swar bar, but as I pointed out it is the panard (or Track bar, not sure which is the proper name). He said he didn't have any on his trucks which I said you won't with leafs on the 3/4 tons. He said he had coils and none of his trucks have them or the hookups for them. I thought you HAD to have thse on a coil spring truck like ours or the thing was unstable. So am I nuts, or are things just strange in Texas? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-06-2006 at 06:18 PM.

03-06-2006, 06:21 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Panard or Track Bar Question Your not nuts. They ALL SHOULD HAVE A TRACK BAR. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-06-2006, 06:22 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Panard or Track Bar Question It's a panhard bar from what I've been told.Seems like the rear end would try to walk side to side,at least a little bit,without one.I think a track bar attaches at both ends of the axle but I'm not sure.I hope someone can enlighten you on this so's I can L&L (Lurk and Learn) __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-06-2006, 06:30 PM	#4
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: Panard or Track Bar Question as far as I know, all coil rears need a track/panhard bar. I have rear coils, the track bar & rear sway bar, the track bar locates the rear axle and keeps it from drifting from side to side the bar mounts to the rear axle housing at the top of the center diff and goes to a bracket on the rt side of the frame __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab Last edited by rauto13; 03-06-2006 at 06:31 PM.

03-06-2006, 06:39 PM	#5
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Panard or Track Bar Question i had a '66 chevy truck that had the track bar removed,it was undrivable after 30-40 mph.it felt like it was fishtailing but the tires weren't sliding.if he has a coil spring rearend it needs a track bar.

03-06-2006, 06:41 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Panard or Track Bar Question Nascar been using panhard bars for years cause its simple Trailing arm suspensions need em

03-06-2006, 06:45 PM	#7
HotRod71 Short, Fleet, Slammed, V8 Club Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kingsport,TN Posts: 450	Re: Panard or Track Bar Question I am also into 4x4'n and have a Jeep that I off-road. They have track bars on them and they connect to the axle and fram just as a panhard does. I really do not think there is much difference. They both center the axle. But if you run a triangulated 3-link setup then you do not use a track/panhard bar. The upper tiangle link serves double duty. __________________ Bill 71 Chevy SWB Fleetside (WIP) www.4x4grace.com



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