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  1. 1st September 2014, 07:14 PM #1
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    Front end alignments - panhard rod

    I was just taking some measurements to see how much extra offset I can get on the wheels. What I have noticed is that the whole body seems to pulled to the drivers side (or axle pulled to the passenger side).
    There is at least 15mm difference. I am guessing this is due to the lift (only about 2", maybe a bit more) and the pan hard rod is too short.

    Am I thinking correctly? Is it worth putting in an adjustable pan hard rod if that's that case.

    I know the vehicle has never been in an accident so that's not the problem.

    Thanks,

    Adam.
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  2. 1st September 2014, 09:26 PM #2
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    Thats exactly what it is mate, you need an adjustable panhard rod in order to bring the front diff back across to where it should be. I had the same drama and in the process destroyed a set of coppers, all good now though.

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  3. 1st September 2014, 09:50 PM #3
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    Thanks. So where did you get yours from? I only just bought new bushes for this panhard.
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  4. 2nd September 2014, 08:09 AM #4
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    Hi Walker,

    I got my off Ebay, think its an adjustable Terrafirma Panhard Rod.When my was measured I think the front diff was off-set about 20-25mm, it caused to chew the inner edge of my muddies out, causing a hi/lo or heal and toe pattern.
    I took the rod to a place where it was set with an electronic wheel aligning machine, they were located in East Keilor and do quite a few comp trucks etc.
    Any decent workshop with the right equipment should know exactly what yr talking about, its amazing how many tyre fitting places DKJS!

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  5. 2nd September 2014, 02:05 PM #5
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    Nolathane offer one. But be warned there is a difference between D2 and D2a with the mounts. I had to cut it down to suit my D2a.
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  6. 2nd September 2014, 08:54 PM #6
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    Yes. Nolathane one ordered. I have a D2 so all should be good.
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