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Panhard relocation bracket
- Black Toy
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12 Jun 2012 13:07 - 13 Jun 2012 13:13 #42238
by Black Toy
Panhard relocation bracket was created by Black Toy
Do i need this when lifting 3" or just extending the panhards will be ok?
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-rea...bracket/prod_97.html
i guess i can fabricate one for the front too if needed
many thanks
www.jimnybits.co.uk/shop/jimny/jimny-rea...bracket/prod_97.html
i guess i can fabricate one for the front too if needed
many thanks
Last edit: 13 Jun 2012 13:13 by Black Toy. Reason: english grammar
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12 Jun 2012 14:50 #42241
by kirkynut
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Replied by kirkynut on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
Personally I would buy good quality adjustable panhard rods to get it spot on rather than whatever the brackets are fixed at for the car and lift kit they were designed for to give some more accuracy.
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12 Jun 2012 15:14 #42243
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Replied by Black Toy on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
Thanks dude,
I'm thinking of extend the panhards myself thought
cheers
I'm thinking of extend the panhards myself thought
cheers
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12 Jun 2012 16:07 #42245
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Replied by TomDK on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
The Panhard rod always needs to be as horizontal as possible. when on a 2-3" suspension lift the angle gets a bit too steep, and this is not fixed with an adjustable rod. This is only to get the wheels under the body again.
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12 Jun 2012 17:18 #42249
by kirkynut
I'd imagine if it were that important the specialist suppliers who know about all this stuff would sell brackets as part of their kits and no one seems to have any issues without them, but I suppose to have the ideal would be to have both brackets and adjustable rods!
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Replied by kirkynut on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
TomDK wrote: The Panhard rod always needs to be as horizontal as possible. when on a 2-3" suspension lift the angle gets a bit too steep, and this is not fixed with an adjustable rod. This is only to get the wheels under the body again.
I'd imagine if it were that important the specialist suppliers who know about all this stuff would sell brackets as part of their kits and no one seems to have any issues without them, but I suppose to have the ideal would be to have both brackets and adjustable rods!
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12 Jun 2012 20:59 #42264
by TomDK
Replied by TomDK on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
On a standard Jimny (or any other 4x4 with panhard rods) both rods are completely horizontal. Meaning that Suzuki took the time to mount brackets on the chassis, not just mounted the panhards somewhere directly to the chassis.
Also, if looking a devon4x4.com or difflock.com in their projects forums, you'll see that all the pro builders of buggies, trayback etc. make new brackets for panhards, so they again are horizontal.
So this is the optimal setting.
Also, if looking a devon4x4.com or difflock.com in their projects forums, you'll see that all the pro builders of buggies, trayback etc. make new brackets for panhards, so they again are horizontal.
So this is the optimal setting.
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13 Jun 2012 06:46 #42277
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Replied by miksyellowsj on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
the panards are supposed to be as level as possable to stop any axle steer as the car lifts and twists
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13 Jun 2012 13:06 #42284
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tbh i would not extend the standard panhard rods they are made of very thin steel & bend very easy its best to just make new adjustable rods with some thicker wall tube
Replied by vitara_mad on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
Black Toy wrote: Thanks dude,
I'm thinking of extend the panhards myself thought
cheers
tbh i would not extend the standard panhard rods they are made of very thin steel & bend very easy its best to just make new adjustable rods with some thicker wall tube
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13 Jun 2012 13:11 - 13 Jun 2012 13:15 #42286
by Black Toy
Replied by Black Toy on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
found a howto here in the forum and guy actually uses some bits to make then stronger:
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...s?limit=12&start=240
but thanks for the input, i'm really not decided yet on making or buying
Another question: suppose i leave it standard with 3" lift for a while, what this could cause?
cheers
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/8-my-ji...s?limit=12&start=240
but thanks for the input, i'm really not decided yet on making or buying
Another question: suppose i leave it standard with 3" lift for a while, what this could cause?
cheers
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13 Jun 2012 13:19 - 13 Jun 2012 13:20 #42287
by TomDK
Replied by TomDK on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
Read thread again. This has already been answered.
But in short, affecting steering and axle sticking out on one side of the car.
But in short, affecting steering and axle sticking out on one side of the car.
Last edit: 13 Jun 2012 13:20 by TomDK.
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13 Jun 2012 13:28 #42289
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Replied by Black Toy on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
sorry mate
just worried about worning out my arm to axle bushes too quickly or any other collateral effects
can't really picture the axle steer as described above, i'm new to this. Gonna take the car to a friend who is an engineer and hopefully he will help me out understanding all this. Sorry.
cheers
just worried about worning out my arm to axle bushes too quickly or any other collateral effects
can't really picture the axle steer as described above, i'm new to this. Gonna take the car to a friend who is an engineer and hopefully he will help me out understanding all this. Sorry.
cheers
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13 Jun 2012 13:33 #42290
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Replied by TomDK on topic Re: Panhard relocation bracket
Don't be sorry.. just stated that it had already been answered 
But, if you are worried.. just get the panhard rod extended. If it breaks, get a new one. Shouldn't be hard to find a used.
About that bracket. It's not like it's a fortune or anything.. so why not just get it?
Better safe than sorry
But, if you are worried.. just get the panhard rod extended. If it breaks, get a new one. Shouldn't be hard to find a used.
About that bracket. It's not like it's a fortune or anything.. so why not just get it?
Better safe than sorry
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