3rd gen Adjustable Trac/PanHard Bar

ROOFGOOF · 10-11-2006, 08:06 PM

Anyone using the Adjustable Trac/PanHard Bar from Sonoran Steel ? Reviews/comments?

Thanks!

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ecchamberlin · 10-11-2006, 08:20 PM

I now spaugh (Brad) has one. Maybe PM him.

KyleT · 10-11-2006, 09:47 PM

i got the drop bar from him, easy, just bolts on no adjustment.

sschaefer3 · 10-12-2006, 07:48 AM

I don't think there is much to review, it is a tube with ends that screw in and out.

:rockband:

ROOFGOOF · 10-12-2006, 07:56 AM

I was just checking...I guess the main reason of it being straight as opposed to the curved older model. (making it adjustable, I know

)

Just wanted to see if anyone had it on...I will be ordering one soon !

sschaefer3 · 10-12-2006, 08:05 AM

The curves on the bent bar were purely ascetic, that in reality was simply a longer bar.

If you changed rear lift heights with the drop bar, it was off again. With the adjustable bar, no matter what height you are at it will always be perfect. You can change your rear setup every week and adjust the bar to the correct length for every setup.

Bottom line, is that this is a huge improvement over the drop bar.

SC4Runner · 10-12-2006, 08:26 AM

RoofGoof, if you plan on going super high, I'll trade yours with mine. Im dropping mine down from 7 to 5 " and cant use this thing anymore!

sschaefer3 · 10-12-2006, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC4Runner

RoofGoof, if you plan on going super high, I'll trade yours with mine. Im dropping mine down from 7 to 5 " and cant use this thing anymore!

Now, we have to be clear here. He's talking about a custom sized "drop bar" which is not adjustable and no longer made.

"IF" we would have had at the time he ordered, an adjustable bar, Ian could simply adjust the bar shorter from 7" to 5".

SC4Runner · 10-12-2006, 08:42 AM

Yes, yes, very true

I should have added *sarcasam* in there... I doubt Roofgoof would want a big ol bar like mine. hee.

I cant wait to get the adjustable one! Then I wouldnt have to worry about my driveshaft hitting the gas tank under compression!! (Caused by ME ordering a bar that was too long, and then lowering the rear since it was too stiff/tippy).

sschaefer3 · 10-12-2006, 08:46 AM

I would post it in the "for sale" section, someone will come along that jacks the back up that high.

You never know.....

lee · 10-12-2006, 08:58 AM

im using it.. its just dandy

pacRunner · 10-12-2006, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sschaefer3

I don't think there is much to review, it is a tube with ends that screw in and out.

:rockband:

Steve...what about the load sensing valve. The pictures on your website don't appear to have this relocated on the adjustable bar. Would I have to weld this on the retain the function?

ROOFGOOF · 10-13-2006, 05:58 AM

Maybe we can get group pricing

Anyways, I am glad you guys are thinking of this kind of stuff...that adjustable bar is sweeeeet.

Off topic, hey Ian do you still have a BL on that thing too? Just curious.

sschaefer3 · 10-13-2006, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacRunner

Steve...what about the load sensing valve. The pictures on your website don't appear to have this relocated on the adjustable bar. Would I have to weld this on the retain the function?

There are so few base model 2.7's out there that did not get ABS. With ABS you did not get the load valve. Even my 2.7 did not have the valve.

Honestly the only thing you can do is a drop bracket to level the stock bar and then a raise bracket for the attachment point of the level valve.

This bar is for the other 99% of the 3rd Gens out there. You would need to take a different route.

SC4Runner · 10-13-2006, 07:28 AM

Yeah, I still have a body lift. Im planning on taking it down to 1" though too.

I like the clearence between the frame and body. More room to work with.

sschaefer3 · 10-13-2006, 07:36 AM

You still making surf boards? With Clark gone what has happened? Interesting industry to watch and see what happens.

10-11-2006, 08:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
ecchamberlin Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,917	I now spaugh (Brad) has one. Maybe PM him. __________________ Eric 2001 4Runner with stuff: http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...6&topic=1098.0

10-11-2006, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
KyleT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 1,087	i got the drop bar from him, easy, just bolts on no adjustment. __________________ - Kyle Former Owner of - 1996 Sunfire Red Metallic 4Runner Limited updated 10/31/06 OEM/TRD Lift Kit #1 from Sonoran Steel with 1 Top-out spacer - Lexus GX470 rims - 295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers Yukon 4.88's, E-Locked Rear, Waiting to blow up front diff #2

10-12-2006, 07:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	I don't think there is much to review, it is a tube with ends that screw in and out. :rockband: __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

10-12-2006, 07:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 803	I was just checking...I guess the main reason of it being straight as opposed to the curved older model. (making it adjustable, I know ) Just wanted to see if anyone had it on...I will be ordering one soon ! __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SMARTY JR, Mufler delete, Silencer ring MIA, SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

10-12-2006, 08:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	The curves on the bent bar were purely ascetic, that in reality was simply a longer bar. If you changed rear lift heights with the drop bar, it was off again. With the adjustable bar, no matter what height you are at it will always be perfect. You can change your rear setup every week and adjust the bar to the correct length for every setup. Bottom line, is that this is a huge improvement over the drop bar. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

10-12-2006, 08:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,892	RoofGoof, if you plan on going super high, I'll trade yours with mine. Im dropping mine down from 7 to 5 " and cant use this thing anymore! __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

10-12-2006, 08:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,892	Yes, yes, very true I should have added sarcasam in there... I doubt Roofgoof would want a big ol bar like mine. hee. I cant wait to get the adjustable one! Then I wouldnt have to worry about my driveshaft hitting the gas tank under compression!! (Caused by ME ordering a bar that was too long, and then lowering the rear since it was too stiff/tippy). __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

10-12-2006, 08:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	I would post it in the "for sale" section, someone will come along that jacks the back up that high. You never know..... __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

10-12-2006, 08:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	im using it.. its just dandy

10-13-2006, 05:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
ROOFGOOF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland Posts: 803	Maybe we can get group pricing Anyways, I am glad you guys are thinking of this kind of stuff...that adjustable bar is sweeeeet. Off topic, hey Ian do you still have a BL on that thing too? Just curious. __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner limited 4x4,BFG's 285/75/16's. Land Cruiser wheels. 2inch 4crawler BL, Factory Locker, 4inch ProComp front IFS lift, front LC coils on the rear with LC shocks. Original owner.18-19-mpg highway. 2007 Dodge Mega Cab 4x4, Mineral Gray, 5.9L Cummins. SMARTY JR, Mufler delete, Silencer ring MIA, SIRIUS. PICTURES OF RIGS http://community.webshots.com/user/roofgoof Owner of 1970 Pontiac GTO JUDGE

10-13-2006, 07:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,892	Yeah, I still have a body lift. Im planning on taking it down to 1" though too. I like the clearence between the frame and body. More room to work with. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

10-13-2006, 07:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	You still making surf boards? With Clark gone what has happened? Interesting industry to watch and see what happens. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

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