Panhard bar correction
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jkeith.w
Official Vendor
Yes.
(but don't take my word for it)
in all seriousness, I designed the pck for folks like you and I who have 2-2.5" of lift. the core of the kit is the axle-side bracket which lifts the panhard 2" - the frame side bracket is for the rest of the planet that likes 3+
(but don't take my word for it)
in all seriousness, I designed the pck for folks like you and I who have 2-2.5" of lift. the core of the kit is the axle-side bracket which lifts the panhard 2" - the frame side bracket is for the rest of the planet that likes 3+
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MN4runnerman
Senior Member
theesotericone
New member
Heavily biased answer
Still a correct one though.
I've said this a lot but I'll say it again.
The PCK should be a must have for any lifted rig. It greatly improves the handling of the rear of the vehicle and also returns you to stock geometry.
Do it.
MN4runnerman
Senior Member
100% correct. I bought 2 kits for my 01 and 99
96RedRunner
Senior Member
I'm on third kit now, money well spent if you want to keep stock geometry after lift.
BikeDestroyer
New member
Thanks for the reply’s everyone. I’ll be ordering from you eimkeith, here within the next month. What an awesome group of people.
BikeDestroyer
New member
Yes.
(but don't take my word for it)
in all seriousness, I designed the pck for folks like you and I who have 2-2.5" of lift. the core of the kit is the axle-side bracket which lifts the panhard 2" - the frame side bracket is for the rest of the planet that likes 3+
Since I have a 2-2.5 lift can I just order the axle side bracket or does it come as a kit?
JZiggy
Senior Member
What is the ideal positioning of the panhard bar when the truck is level? Does it need to be horizontal or slightly lower than that?
My truck is not lifted (just 99 coils) and for some reason the angle looks similar to the OPs picture. It's just a slight upward angle left-to-right.
My truck is not lifted (just 99 coils) and for some reason the angle looks similar to the OPs picture. It's just a slight upward angle left-to-right.
Mine is the same, 99 tall springs and no lifts, but the pandhard bar sits at an angle like the OP. I remember it took an enormous effort to get the pan hard bar bolts to line up right after getting the 99 springs installed.
I also find a slight pull to right with proper alignment from Firestone.
My Landcruiser 100 has its pandhard bar at an angle as well and drives straight.
Any suggestions?
I also find a slight pull to right with proper alignment from Firestone.
My Landcruiser 100 has its pandhard bar at an angle as well and drives straight.
Any suggestions?
96RedRunner
Senior Member
Measure to see if body is centered on axle, that's where it shows up.
As you lift stock bar gets too short, hence the trouble with bolts and holes.
Haven't checked to see if 99 runners have different bar than others.
The PCK allowed me to use stock bar, axle is centered bar is level 3" OME 890's.
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phattyduck
Elite Member
Get a real alignment. There is no such thing as a proper Firestone alignment...
The panhard bar is not the issue for L/R pulling.
-Charlie
jkeith.w
Official Vendor
Horizontal is best. I'd measure it at regular load, 1/2 tank of gas.
Mudeprived
New member
If it were my rig then I wouldn't worry about it on such a minor lift but I would loosen and retorque the trackbar bolts to get the slight twist out of the rubber bushings.
I have 1.5" out back and it is of no concern to me.
BikeDestroyer
New member
Thanks, I actually replaced the bushings with Energy Suspension ones....I’m actually in the process of replacing most all of my bushings.
Formidable
New member
Highly recommend [MENTION=28464]eimkeith[/MENTION] panhard correction. Had integrated metalworks install this over the weekend. Tremendous difference in handling. No more VSD warning in relatively simple right turn corners. Highly recommended for any lifted Toyota.
FloridaUnderground
Junior Member
My bar was at a slight angle at stock, i now have a small lift and it's almost at the same angle, rear axle is centered, seems to me I can send back my SRQ panhard correction kit and buy something more necessary. When I put the bar back into place, there was no heavy-duty strong arming, it nearly went back in with no issues. I have a Bilstein 5100 with OME springs, like 1-1.5" lift, doesn't seem to be an issue at all.
FloridaUnderground
Junior Member
My bar was at a slight angle at stock, I now have a small lift and it's almost at the same angle, rear axle is centered, seems to me I can send back my SRQ panhard correction kit and buy something more necessary. When I put the bar back into place, there was no heavy-duty strong arming, it nearly went back in with no issues. I have a Bilstein 5100 with OME springs, like 1-1.5" lift, doesn't seem to be an issue at all. For reference, this is my 1999 4Runner SR5, not the 2024.
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GhostRing
Member
It is mathematically impossible for the panhard & axle to be in the same
angle/location after a ride height adjustment.
Personally, I don't feel there is a better solution than Eimkeith's
for keeping roll center under control and the axle where it belongs
using factory link/spring locations.