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Is my panhard rod bent?
- Mitch
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18 Apr 2011 20:58 #15216
by Mitch
Is my panhard rod bent? was created by Mitch
Hi all, my first post
Im a die hard vw man, but must say ive fallen in love with the wifes jimny. Ive put some black modulars on it and done the front king pin bearings and swivel seals already.
Ive found my way round the jimny pretty easy but i just need to clarify if the front panhard rod is truly bananaed! Im getting the death shake but its improved with the kingpins being done. I looked and the axle has shifted right over and the p rod looks like its tried to have a kiss with the sump to
So....yes/no is it bent? I think it is but dont have a standard one to compare to.
Im a die hard vw man, but must say ive fallen in love with the wifes jimny. Ive put some black modulars on it and done the front king pin bearings and swivel seals already.
Ive found my way round the jimny pretty easy but i just need to clarify if the front panhard rod is truly bananaed! Im getting the death shake but its improved with the kingpins being done. I looked and the axle has shifted right over and the p rod looks like its tried to have a kiss with the sump to
So....yes/no is it bent? I think it is but dont have a standard one to compare to.
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18 Apr 2011 21:30 #15217
by Keefe
Replied by Keefe on topic Re: Is my panhard rod bent?
Hi and Welcome to the forum.
Lots of info on here for you as and when you need it.
I would say that the p.rod is well and truely bent. It should be straight.
K
Lots of info on here for you as and when you need it.
I would say that the p.rod is well and truely bent. It should be straight.
K
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18 Apr 2011 21:35 #15218
by Mitch
Replied by Mitch on topic Re: Is my panhard rod bent?
Cheers Keefe, i thought as much. Just wanted a second opinion! Gas axe out tommorow and i might even beef it up whilst im on.
Top forum, king pin walkthrough was pretty useful!
Mitch
Top forum, king pin walkthrough was pretty useful!
Mitch
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19 Apr 2011 05:03 #15222
by darthloachie
Replied by darthloachie on topic Re: Is my panhard rod bent?
Hi and welcome
If you've still got the death wobble after staightening the panhard rods check the tie bar ends for wear
If you've still got the death wobble after staightening the panhard rods check the tie bar ends for wear
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19 Apr 2011 05:18 #15223
by vitara_mad
Replied by vitara_mad on topic Re: Is my panhard rod bent?
thats deffo well bent they are only made of thin wall tube so it should bend back quite easy but will be even weaker than normal now but it will be fine once straight if you weld some angle iron along it
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19 Apr 2011 21:34 #15263
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Replied by downhilldude on topic Re: Is my panhard rod bent?
Oh yes it's bent, exactly the same way as my friends went. We took it out and straightened it then welded a a bit of steel box section to it. Was grand and it drives 100% now.
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20 Apr 2011 17:45 #15285
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Replied by NickG on topic Re: Is my panhard rod bent?
Hay fella i got a pair for sale
just PM me a offer
just PM me a offer
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