2nd Gen Adjustable Panhard bar

Marc P · 12-12-2006, 08:39 AM

I am tired of having my passenger rear tire stick out....I have searched with very little info.

Does anyone make an adjustable panhard bar for our trucks other that Steve S. ?? I don't think he even does...

What other way can I center my rear diff??

Here is a pic of my current setup..

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4Crawler · 12-12-2006, 09:10 AM

Do you have a drop bracket on the panhard bar (can't tell from the picture)?
If not, that is an option:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...opInstallation

Marc P · 12-12-2006, 09:16 AM

Yep..doesnt help

4Crawler · 12-12-2006, 09:22 AM

Looks like you either need a longer bracket (bar should be ~horizontal) or find someone that can cut the existing bar and weld in an extension to lengthen it or try something like this:
- http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk3/toyota/torque.htm

Marc P · 12-12-2006, 09:27 AM

Thanks Roger..that is kinda what I am looking for.....now I need to find someone to make me one.

Cebby · 12-12-2006, 09:45 AM

Doesn't someone make an axle side lift bracket? I thought I remember seeing folks that used both a drop at the frame and a lift at the axle to get the bar level....

byron4 · 12-12-2006, 09:51 AM

marc you have cruiser coils correct? i have the OME 901 coils that dont lift it as much and i do not have a drop bracket, even though i dont have 4" of lift would that bracket work for me? as i sit now if i flex the rear at all the driveshaft digs into the gas tank skid plate and makes horrednious noises. sorry if this is a highjacker.

Marc P · 12-12-2006, 10:04 AM

It will help a little with the gas tank clearance, but it may shift the axle to the side like I am trying to deal with.

4Crawler · 12-12-2006, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebby

Doesn't someone make an axle side lift bracket? I thought I remember seeing folks that used both a drop at the frame and a lift at the axle to get the bar level....

All Pro has that bracket:
http://allprooffroad.com/index.php?o...sk=view&id=122

Robinhood150 · 12-12-2006, 10:43 AM

I think everybody here has seen my views on panhard brackets and axle position, so I won't go into that.

Marc, your only solution is to lengthen the panhard.

Marc P · 12-12-2006, 10:43 AM

That is one expensive piece of metal....

bruzer · 12-12-2006, 12:04 PM

I would agree, that is one expesive piece of metal. You could make your own for less then a fraction of the cost. And you would be able to get the length/height just right.

**rocket** · 12-12-2006, 05:56 PM

I'd sell what you already have and switch to leaf springs... http://www.yotatech.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=15

jsnby · 12-12-2006, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

I'd sell what you already have and switch to leaf springs... http://www.yotatech.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=15

x2. Wish I went with chevies though...my TG rears are saggy.

Marc P · 12-12-2006, 07:38 PM

I agree about switching to leaves too, but I need to plan it and get more $$$
For now I will have a buddy make my panhard bar adjustable....does anyone have pics of how it should look on a 2nd gen?? all I see is 3rd gens..

Flygtenstein · 12-12-2006, 11:57 PM

Marc, I have a custom extended panhard with a heim and stock joint at the axle. Combined with the panhard drop and 5009 shocks, it was the bee's knees.

Somehow my other links disappeared, but that would be a caddy set up.

Let me know if you want it. Need to get some cash out of it, not too much.

Blizzard · 12-13-2006, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Crawler

or find someone that can cut the existing bar and weld in an extension to lengthen it

I have always tought... If you lengthen the bar you solve the axle centering problem when the truck is level at ride height, but when you stuff the PS tire (In a 2nd Gen) you're pushing the axle to the DS more than I'd from stock or with a panhard drop/rise bracket isn't it?

David

Robinhood150 · 12-13-2006, 09:41 AM

One more thing to add...I've got leaves in the back and my driveshaft still hits the tanks. Sheared off one of my balancing weights too. But my tank is a little bashed in that area so it might be a little wider than a normal tank.

Robinhood150 · 12-13-2006, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blizzard

I have always tought... If you lengthen the bar you solve the axle centering problem when the truck is level at ride height, but when you stuff the PS tire (In a 2nd Gen) you're pushing the axle to the DS more than I'd from stock or with a panhard drop/rise bracket isn't it?

David

Correct, but I don't see a problem with that.

runethechamp · 12-13-2006, 09:44 AM

I'm pretty sure you don't have more of an angle on your panhard bar than I do with the Downey coils I bought from you and finally installed. Granted, I don't do any wheeling, so I never notice any interference with my gastank or something like that. I haven't even noticed my rear diff being off center, but now I want to look and see if they are.

anthony1 · 12-14-2006, 01:10 AM

Mark, I got the All Pro lift bracket on the driver side and return the passenger side to stock location. It's not parallel with the axle but it seems to keep my rear axle centered.
This is not the best pic but atleast it shows the AP bracket.

Blizzard · 12-14-2006, 04:23 AM

runethechamp, this is what happens when you've some more drop than the stock shocks...

I've OME 901's so I don't have 4'' of lift... Driving I don't notice difference but when I disconnect the anti-swaybar... Hehehehe

anthony1 · 12-21-2006, 10:46 AM

Hey Mark,
with 4" pan hard bracket I got, I'm actually too far on the driver side. I took pics of it with a pen to demo the difference in the distant of the tires to the frame. I'll post that soon. It seems there should be something between 3" and 4"...I think my truck leans at the passenger rear side too. At this point, I'm not sure what the problem is cause I've already swap the rear coil..lft/rt.

12-12-2006, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,836	Do you have a drop bracket on the panhard bar (can't tell from the picture)? If not, that is an option: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...opInstallation __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

12-12-2006, 09:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	Yep..doesnt help __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

12-12-2006, 09:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,836	Looks like you either need a longer bracket (bar should be ~horizontal) or find someone that can cut the existing bar and weld in an extension to lengthen it or try something like this: - http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk3/toyota/torque.htm __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

12-12-2006, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	Thanks Roger..that is kinda what I am looking for.....now I need to find someone to make me one. __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies Last edited by Marc P; 12-12-2006 at 09:28 AM.

12-12-2006, 09:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Doesn't someone make an axle side lift bracket? I thought I remember seeing folks that used both a drop at the frame and a lift at the axle to get the bar level.... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

12-12-2006, 09:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
byron4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: coloRADo Posts: 366	marc you have cruiser coils correct? i have the OME 901 coils that dont lift it as much and i do not have a drop bracket, even though i dont have 4" of lift would that bracket work for me? as i sit now if i flex the rear at all the driveshaft digs into the gas tank skid plate and makes horrednious noises. sorry if this is a highjacker. __________________ 1993 4runner: ARB air locker rear. aisin manual hubs. SDORI ball joint spacers, OME 901 coils, Sonoran Steel IFS truss, 33x10.5 BFG AT's, hacked into the dash clinometer, marlin crawler sliders, custom armorology rear bumper, and a lot of custom dents. -Byron

12-12-2006, 10:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	It will help a little with the gas tank clearance, but it may shift the axle to the side like I am trying to deal with. __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

12-12-2006, 10:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	I think everybody here has seen my views on panhard brackets and axle position, so I won't go into that. Marc, your only solution is to lengthen the panhard. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL! Last edited by Robinhood150; 12-12-2006 at 03:41 PM.

12-12-2006, 10:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	That is one expensive piece of metal.... __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

12-12-2006, 12:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
bruzer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Some where in Utah Posts: 299	I would agree, that is one expesive piece of metal. You could make your own for less then a fraction of the cost. And you would be able to get the length/height just right. __________________ 92 4 Runner, locked, swaped and linked. www.utah4x4club.com www.U4WDA.org

12-12-2006, 05:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,527	I'd sell what you already have and switch to leaf springs... http://www.yotatech.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=15 __________________ '96-'02 gone: '92

12-12-2006, 07:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	I agree about switching to leaves too, but I need to plan it and get more $$$ For now I will have a buddy make my panhard bar adjustable....does anyone have pics of how it should look on a 2nd gen?? all I see is 3rd gens.. __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

12-12-2006, 11:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	Marc, I have a custom extended panhard with a heim and stock joint at the axle. Combined with the panhard drop and 5009 shocks, it was the bee's knees. Somehow my other links disappeared, but that would be a caddy set up. Let me know if you want it. Need to get some cash out of it, not too much. __________________ Ease on down the road.

12-13-2006, 09:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	One more thing to add...I've got leaves in the back and my driveshaft still hits the tanks. Sheared off one of my balancing weights too. But my tank is a little bashed in that area so it might be a little wider than a normal tank. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

12-13-2006, 09:44 AM	#20 (permalink)
runethechamp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 586	I'm pretty sure you don't have more of an angle on your panhard bar than I do with the Downey coils I bought from you and finally installed. Granted, I don't do any wheeling, so I never notice any interference with my gastank or something like that. I haven't even noticed my rear diff being off center, but now I want to look and see if they are. __________________ 94 4runner SR5, V6 3VZE, 5 speed Completely rebuilt engine with Toyota parts at 147k miles Downey Coils, Aisin manual hubs, Cowl Louver mod, Hella 500 fog lights Yeah, I know, not many cool mods here Last edited by runethechamp; 12-13-2006 at 09:45 AM.

12-14-2006, 01:10 AM	#21 (permalink)
anthony1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: torrance, CA. Posts: 976	Mark, I got the All Pro lift bracket on the driver side and return the passenger side to stock location. It's not parallel with the axle but it seems to keep my rear axle centered. This is not the best pic but atleast it shows the AP bracket. __________________ http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/954runner GOD's Country Best Seen In A 4 Runner. SAS front: lf,ARB,Ml4",Marlin arms, rear: cable elock,APlinks,OEmu860,35MT/R 5spd, 4:1. ..."But officer, that was not an illegal turn, it was just an undocumented turn."

12-14-2006, 04:23 AM	#22 (permalink)
Blizzard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barcelona (Spain) Posts: 912	runethechamp, this is what happens when you've some more drop than the stock shocks... I've OME 901's so I don't have 4'' of lift... Driving I don't notice difference but when I disconnect the anti-swaybar... Hehehehe __________________ '94 Toyota 4Runner 3.0 Turbo Diesel Intercooler Auto – Trail-Gear 4'' SAS front, Trail-Gear 5'' rear leaves swap, 35's, FR&RR E-Lockers and too many things more to write...

12-21-2006, 10:46 AM	#23 (permalink)
anthony1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: torrance, CA. Posts: 976	Hey Mark, with 4" pan hard bracket I got, I'm actually too far on the driver side. I took pics of it with a pen to demo the difference in the distant of the tires to the frame. I'll post that soon. It seems there should be something between 3" and 4"...I think my truck leans at the passenger rear side too. At this point, I'm not sure what the problem is cause I've already swap the rear coil..lft/rt. __________________ http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/954runner GOD's Country Best Seen In A 4 Runner. SAS front: lf,ARB,Ml4",Marlin arms, rear: cable elock,APlinks,OEmu860,35MT/R 5spd, 4:1. ..."But officer, that was not an illegal turn, it was just an undocumented turn."

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