Panhard bar for square body rear in my 65? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigmoe · 12-26-2018, 02:40 PM

I've put a 84 front crossmember with 3" drop spindles in my 65 frame and I want to put the square body rear in back. I've got Jeep Cherokee coils for a 4" drop in back. Won't be a problem to weld the perches on. I'll match the pinion angle of the original rear. What are others doing for a panhard bar?

vin63 · 12-26-2018, 02:57 PM

While I don't have the same combination that you have, I run an Early Classics track bar from the driver side frame to the passenger side trailing arm.

bigmoe · 12-26-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

While I don't have the same combination that you have, I run an Early Classics track bar from the driver side frame to the passenger side trailing arm.

That looks like what I need except it says for 5" drop and more. I wonder if the geometry would be okay for 4" drop?

Grounded63 · 12-26-2018, 05:29 PM

You won't want to match the pinion angle of the original rearend. You'll want to set it at what pinion angle the drop requires. Otherwise you'll need to shim it, to be correct later.

bigmoe · 12-26-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Grounded63

You won't want to match the pinion angle of the original rearend. You'll want to set it at what pinion angle the drop requires. Otherwise you'll need to shim it, to be correct later.

Yes you're right. I'm doing an LS conversion and I'm actually thinking I'll set my motor and tranny in the bare frame as soon as I get the trans back from rebuild. The stock rear is still in place. I'll be able check pinion angles and adjust the perches on the newer axle.

**michael bustamante** · 12-26-2018, 06:44 PM

if youre running trailing arms I would order the super trac bar kit from early classic

**The Rocknrod** · 12-26-2018, 06:51 PM

I had the super track bar from ECE installed, I switched to the one from POL as it mounts to the pass side trailing arm lower to preclude possibly hitting the frame on that side. My frame is C'd also so it may make a difference.

**michael bustamante** · 12-26-2018, 06:59 PM

it should, my ECE had a 2 locations to possably mount it as well

12-26-2018, 02:40 PM	#1
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Panhard bar for square body rear in my 65? I've put a 84 front crossmember with 3" drop spindles in my 65 frame and I want to put the square body rear in back. I've got Jeep Cherokee coils for a 4" drop in back. Won't be a problem to weld the perches on. I'll match the pinion angle of the original rear. What are others doing for a panhard bar?

12-26-2018, 02:57 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Panhard bar for square body rear in my 65? While I don't have the same combination that you have, I run an Early Classics track bar from the driver side frame to the passenger side trailing arm. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

12-26-2018, 05:29 PM	#4
Grounded63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canon City, Colorado Posts: 124	Re: Panhard bar for square body rear in my 65? You won't want to match the pinion angle of the original rearend. You'll want to set it at what pinion angle the drop requires. Otherwise you'll need to shim it, to be correct later.

12-26-2018, 06:44 PM	#6
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Panhard bar for square body rear in my 65? if youre running trailing arms I would order the super trac bar kit from early classic __________________ 1967custom

12-26-2018, 06:51 PM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Panhard bar for square body rear in my 65? I had the super track bar from ECE installed, I switched to the one from POL as it mounts to the pass side trailing arm lower to preclude possibly hitting the frame on that side. My frame is C'd also so it may make a difference. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-26-2018, 06:59 PM	#8
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Panhard bar for square body rear in my 65? it should, my ECE had a 2 locations to possably mount it as well __________________ 1967custom



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