Need help putting the panhard bar back on - Toyota 4Runner Forum

SoCal · 09-11-2010, 04:35 PM

Like the title says I need help getting the panhard bar on. I am in the middle of putting an Ultimate Toytec lift, I got the rear suspension on no problem but I can't get the holes to match up to get the panhard bar on. What are the tricks to getting it on?

Thanks, I'll post pics once everything is on.

Pikeman · 09-11-2010, 05:00 PM

Take a ratchet strap or motorcycle tie down and attach one end to the frame and one to the axle and tighten until holes line up.

TC4Rnr · 09-11-2010, 05:23 PM

it's not hard at all.

put jack stand under the driver side, keep as high as possible with out lifting the frame. now on the passenger side, keep jack stand under the frame, then use a floor jack to lower the axle till you got a full drop. by doing so, now you have the absolute shortest distance between the 2 mounting points of the panhard bar.

strape on a quality set of ratchet tie-down, that's it.

here is a picture of the 2nd gen, but the idea is the same.

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steezemcqueen · 09-11-2010, 05:43 PM

the best way is to not take it off

but yeah since it is off, a ratchet strap is the way to go

yukonrider · 09-11-2010, 07:03 PM

Or get a friend to wiggle your 4runners butt while you push the bolt in.

SoCal · 09-11-2010, 11:22 PM

Thanks everyone for the ideas. It went on with out a hitch. The whole suspension went way smoother than I had guessed. It was just taking that leap and go do it.
I took a trip around town and love the new height and ride. I am hoping to get some new tires soon to fill out the wheel wells.

Thank you again to everyone who has answered questions and posted information throughout this forum.

If any of you SoCal guys wanna going riding and are willing to let a newbe follow along let me know.

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