Adjustable Panhard Rods

The rear bar is in :D. Expect a good workout on the wrench when undoing the bolts! These suckers are in tight. But they came out and the whole exchange of bars was straight forward. I haven't done any measrements yet but I did have a quick play at adjusting. As expected nice and easy.

Below are a few more pics of the process and of course the all important installed. See next post - I reached my maximum 5 pics :(

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Now for testing and adjustment :D

Gary

Looks the goods mate!

Adjustability is a good thing!

Nice job Gary.

What have I been saying for years about 33" tyres? 255/85R16 and they don't scrub at the rear. That extra 10mm width on yours must be difference ;)

My old Hard Rangie did have an adjustable Panhard at the front, which Andy made up for me a few years back. Sorted the diff-offset on highway and standard height nicely.

I don't think he gets on here much these days, but I will ask him about it next time we speak.

Cheers, Paul.

I picked up a couple of panhard rods this week from matar motors.

Will get the adjusters turned and push fitted next week.

Off topic, I also picked up a coolant expansion tank to mod with a level sensor. Plus an extra EAS air tank to double the on board air. And a pair of sway bar links. They'll be modded to make them in to quick disconnect links - once I figure out where to buy some precision tube.

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Originally Posted by davidsonsm

I picked up a couple of panhard rods this week from matar motors.

Will get the adjusters turned and push fitted next week.

Off topic, I also picked up a coolant expansion tank to mod with a level sensor. Plus an extra EAS air tank to double the on board air. And a pair of sway bar links. They'll be modded to make them in to quick disconnect links - once I figure out where to buy some precision tube.

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Sean

That's quite a collection! Our Matar mates must love you!

The message back from Andrew at Technico Automotive

"The bars look great. Nice welding by your fabricator too.
At "very tight" i would say the pipe size is 30.11mm so i will make any future orders slightly larger for easier assembly.

Thanks for posting up the details on the forum, it's much appreciated. Be sure to give a yell if we can help out with anything else. As well as turned parts we also have CNC milling facilities so can make pretty much anything :)

We may have a nice engine mount upgrade available for you guys soon too, based on our torque master billet alloy/polyurethane mounts"

Andrew may be able to assist in the sway bar disconnect links? And not too far from your place in Dingley Village. Just let him know you found out about them from here and who knows we may have a very friendly fabricator on side ;)

Gary

Great to forge these relationships. Always good to know a friendly machine shop.

Wonder what's driving the engine mount idea?

Yeah the guy at matar was pleased with the start to his day. He has a treasure trove of a shed. There was a lovely looking 3.0 turbo diesel and gearbox sitting on the floor out of a 95 D3. Would suit brave p38 owner wishing engine transplant.

He rocked up in a navy blue p38 with 33" muddies and a HRA lift kit that was for sale. I wonder how many of those lift kits paul sold?

Matar's own p38 was a rather nice example burgundy example with bull bar and snorkel. Tried to get him on the forum.

Do you have a contact number for Andrew as I'll be after an adjuster to remake the D2's front rod.

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Do you have a contact number for Andrew as I'll be after an adjuster to remake the D2's front rod.

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No contact numbers, only an email address. Andrew was fairly prompt on his return emails.

technico@live.com.au

Gary

Thanks. I looked under the name Technicolor in melb but what came up didnt seem too promising.

Will be in touch.

Tell me did you do any reinforcing or the rod itself while you had access to the centre? I was originally looking at cutting the original, plus a section of a spare damaged rod to make the new required length (fixed) plus adding a solid insert. Welding the insert to the outer via cross drilled holes down its length and filleting the joins and welding and grinding/turning flush to finish.

Downside is you need to get it perfectly right the first time. Upside is it looks perfectly stock.