Panhard Rod Making Noise - Clunk Clunk
03-19-2007, 12:24 PM
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Panhard Rod Making Noise - Clunk Clunk
I've searched and it sounds like this is a fairly common problem with the panhard rod making noise in the rear when articulating or going over bumps or simply shaking the truck from side to side - but it seems no one really found a solution. Anyone had this issue and resolved it somehow - other than buying a new panhard rod. One thread mentions using weather stripping - but never heard a long term report on that solution.
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03-19-2007, 12:41 PM
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This will fix it right up in no time http://www.trail-gear.com/trail-link.html
Have you tried spraying down everywhere the panhard bar moves with some lubricant? If that doesn't do anything take it off and replace the bushings.
Have you tried spraying down everywhere the panhard bar moves with some lubricant? If that doesn't do anything take it off and replace the bushings.
03-19-2007, 02:13 PM
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I believe the bushings aren't a separate component - They come with the panhard rod. I also I don't think greasing will do the trick - since it's not a sqeaking noise - but it won't hurt to try that.
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03-19-2007, 03:37 PM
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Ever since I took out my stock bar and switched it out with a SS bar, its made the noise. Obviously it was nice and tight in there before I screwed with it.
Anyways, I had some luck with an impact wrench (tightening) and spraying some white lithium grease in there to lube it. So far, so good. Its been about 6 months.
Anyways, I had some luck with an impact wrench (tightening) and spraying some white lithium grease in there to lube it. So far, so good. Its been about 6 months.
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Pull the panhard bar and check to see if there is wear on the bolt, could be slipping inside the bushing.
The only times I've had any kind of clunk, similar to yours was when I busted a shock mount, top link bolt came loose at the frame and a bottom link bolt came loose.
The only times I've had any kind of clunk, similar to yours was when I busted a shock mount, top link bolt came loose at the frame and a bottom link bolt came loose.
03-19-2007, 06:33 PM
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Yeah I will check the bolts and report back... I found this thread with a little more searching and a worn bolt seems like a possibility...
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...=panhard+noise
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...=panhard+noise
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03-20-2007, 08:11 AM
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You can tighten it and will stop for a while but the rubber bushing will finally disolve more allowing the bolt housing to move and therefore clunk. I finally replaced mine with Sonoran Steel's adjustable panhard bar, he used to re-use the old rod ends off of stock bars, he now sells the a COMPLETLY new bar, with new bushings, i have not heard any clunking noise since i replaced the bar, plus i needed it for my lift. i think he sells them for $175 and he's a good guy to deal with. I chased this problem for about a year trying to figure away round buying a new bar, and could not come up with a solution, however i believe that it is just more annoying than damaging, you can probably run it that way for years with no problems if you do not mind the noise. hope this helps
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You can tighten it and will stop for a while but the rubber bushing will finally disolve more allowing the bolt housing to move and therefore clunk. I finally replaced mine with Sonoran Steel's adjustable panhard bar, he used to re-use the old rod ends off of stock bars, he now sells the a COMPLETLY new bar, with new bushings, i have not heard any clunking noise since i replaced the bar, plus i needed it for my lift. i think he sells them for $175 and he's a good guy to deal with. I chased this problem for about a year trying to figure away round buying a new bar, and could not come up with a solution, however i believe that it is just more annoying than damaging, you can probably run it that way for years with no problems if you do not mind the noise. hope this helps
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03-20-2007, 08:41 AM
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Hey, I said that first!! 
I used an impact wrench and then a breaker bar and tightened the heck out of the top bolt and no problem snow.
I used an impact wrench and then a breaker bar and tightened the heck out of the top bolt and no problem snow.
