Pan-hard lift bracket?
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DeTwizzle
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Fully stuffed
Well i left my SD card in my computer yesterday, I was just so excited to go wheeling after installing my pan-hard lift bracket?! lol
So since I had a camera but no memory card on the trail I decided just to lift it again with the forklift. Here are some pics!
I am running 255/85/16 right now, and I am seriously considering going up to 295/75/16 for my next tire, but as you can see from the pics that the back-spacing on my rims are perfect for 255s, but I would probably have to trim an inch outta the wells just to make sure they clear w/o rubbing since the 295s are about an 1.5inches wider. I know I could go with 285s, but my philosophy is never go smaller...go BIGGER!!!
Oh, and 'that is what she said', too! And 'she' is my rig!
A few pics of her all cleaned up too.
Well i left my SD card in my computer yesterday, I was just so excited to go wheeling after installing my pan-hard lift bracket?! lol
So since I had a camera but no memory card on the trail I decided just to lift it again with the forklift. Here are some pics!
I am running 255/85/16 right now, and I am seriously considering going up to 295/75/16 for my next tire, but as you can see from the pics that the back-spacing on my rims are perfect for 255s, but I would probably have to trim an inch outta the wells just to make sure they clear w/o rubbing since the 295s are about an 1.5inches wider. I know I could go with 285s, but my philosophy is never go smaller...go BIGGER!!!
Oh, and 'that is what she said', too! And 'she' is my rig!
A few pics of her all cleaned up too.
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PNWRunner
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Neither do I, but you've got some nasty camber in your last picture of the front end. It appears to be sitting level but I could be wrong.
DeTwizzle
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No, you're totally right. I jacked up the coilovers after getting an alignment and that is the reason, so yes I do need an alignment.
And I am unsure if anyone has done this other than me, and I'm running 890 coils on the rear, not LC coils... so my guess is no.
builditbreakit
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I suck at updating.I had 9 wraps and drop bracket on right body side.Couldnt stand the ride.
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So i read this post installed 7.5 wraps and moved bracket to left axle side.The ride is near factory,other than the wide tires.
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So i read this post installed 7.5 wraps and moved bracket to left axle side.The ride is near factory,other than the wide tires.
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I suck at updating.I had 8 wraps and drop bracket on right body side.Couldnt stand the ride.~original[/IMG]
So i read this post installed 7.5 wraps and moved bracket to left axle side.The ride is near factory,other than the wide tires.
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Could you explain this further? What wasn't there to like? Why was the ride worse, etc?
I have 8 wraps being shipped to me now, going to pull the trigger on the rest of the stuff here soon.
builditbreakit
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Sorry had 9 wraps with some monroe shocks and drop bracket installed on right side.It seemed way to top heavy or squirmy.
When i changed bracket, springs and shocks it felt perfect so ?
When i changed bracket, springs and shocks it felt perfect so ?
Truck4
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I know I'm reviving a dead thread here, but I'm curious how your panhard lift bracket has held up over time. Looked like you had that guy pretty well braced.
RockenAlex
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Hey man,
I just have to say thank you for reviving this thread! I now own [MENTION=59241]builditbreakit[/MENTION] 's 4Runner, I have not changed anything on the rear suspension and the left side pan hard bar relocation ("lift"?) has held up really well, I wheel the heck out of the runner and haven't had a single issue with it. I bent a track bar at one point and thought it may be the pan hard bar but just replaced the track bar and back to smooth riding it went. Having ridden in a normal drop bar setup with a similar runner I will say that mine seems a little more solid in hard corners (I drive the thing like a racecar...)
Cheers!
JayRolla
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Awesome. Think this is my next mod. First thing I can use new welder on my truck.
fourfive
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Actually kind of prefer it when older threads get revived. Helps keep commonly discussed topics consolidated...atleast it makes it easier for me to revisit them when needed.
I've read through most of the threads out there on adjustable panhard bars vs panhard drops vs location of the panhard drop vs just leaving it stock & have discussed it with toytec & SS on a couple occasions back when i was in the market for a lift. I have a pretty good grasp on the advantages/disadvantages of each but never decided which way i wanted to go with it...so as of now my adjustable bar and drop are still in the box. Since my 4runner seems to be handling fine with just the stock bar, for my current driving purposes, I didnt feel the need to rush the install. I can appreciate that topics like this may never have a definitive answer but its nice to have updates or new/current experiences from other individuals since driving habits, conditions, & rig setups will all vary a bit. Helps me weigh out the pros & cons of each....or over analyze it like i do with most projects i get involved in.
JayRolla
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Ive been riding stock for a long time just like you. After a long trip this last weekend I have decided I want her to handle better on the road.
Im going to do the 3" panhard bar lift. Then I want to install an adjustable panhard bar and reconnect the front sway bar with some disconnects. I hope this makes long mountain pass highway trips a little more easy on the family.
fourfive
Senior Member
That is one of the reasons i haven't gotten around to installing the panhard drop bc i couldnt decide if i wanted to go the "traditional" route or try out the panhard lift with the adjustable bar. If the bracket didnt have to be welded on i would have have already pulled the trigger on doing the lift. The lift seems like it would make a little more sense, on paper atleast, but l get how things turn out functionally can always be a different story. Will be interesting to say the least. Fill me in on all the nice details if you end up doing the lift w/ adjustable bar method since thats the option i was kind of leaning towards.
TCMach
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I'm heading this route as well. I've already got the SS adjustable panhard bar and even with my aftermarket gas tank skid I can bash the driveshaft into the skid. Raising the axle side of the bar not only gets the bar flatter but also allows you to shorten the bar itself. Both of these will help with gas tank interference.
JayRolla
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What you dont like the Sherman tank screech when wheeling? Yes I want to try and fix that issue also, always freaks the wife out.
