Wheel extends more on one side - Panhard Bar?

[bradentyrer]

It's been a while since i put on my fj lift, and I'm riding pretty dang level as far as lean (I'm running the Moog springs) but I've noticed that my rear left wheel, (which would be the lower side if I had to say, but it's like 1/2 inch), seems to have the wheel flush with the fender, while the right rear wheel extends visibly past the fender. Both sides are running the Spidertrax 1.25" spacers. Is it a panhard bar that could be causing this?

Also, I'm running those Enkei rims that came stock from Southeast Toyota. Does anyone know their width? I know they are 16" diameter, but nothing else.

Thanks

 

[wnelax04sr5]

It's been a while since i put on my fj lift, and I'm riding pretty dang level as far as lean (I'm running the Moog springs) but I've noticed that my rear left wheel, (which would be the lower side if I had to say, but it's like 1/2 inch), seems to have the wheel flush with the fender, while the right rear wheel extends visibly past the fender. Both sides are running the Spidertrax 1.25" spacers. Is it a panhard bar that could be causing this?

Also, I'm running those Enkei rims that came stock from Southeast Toyota. Does anyone know their width? I know they are 16" diameter, but nothing else.

Thanks

i dont know about the rims, but i would say check the bolts on your spidertrax on both sides, lug nuts, panhard bar (top and bottom bolts) sway bar end links, and that your coils are seated properly, the problem is most likely somewhere in one of those things. (long list i know).
Good luck!

 

[chitown40]

It is the panhard bar that is causing your mis-alignment of the rear axle. The solution is to either live with it AS-IS, purchase an adjustable panhard bar, or purchase a threaded adjuster and cut your panhard and weld it in. Then you can lengthen the panhard and re-center your axle. For most lifts with only a small panhard offset, most people just leave it alone. Once you go about the 3" lift mark or so you will have a more significant offset.

 

[liqourish]

I am sitting at 5in of lift in the rear....I have not notice any offset. I'll check in the morning.

 

[jdkilroy]

It is the panhard bar that is causing your mis-alignment of the rear axle. The solution is to either live with it AS-IS, purchase an adjustable panhard bar, or purchase a threaded adjuster and cut your panhard and weld it in. Then you can lengthen the panhard and re-center your axle. For most lifts with only a small panhard offset, most people just leave it alone. Once you go about the 3" lift mark or so you will have a more significant offset.

^^ This ^^

 

[bradentyrer]

I've seen sway bar end links up on here before. What do they do, and what are the advantages to upgrading them?

 

[jdkilroy]

I've seen sway bar end links up on here before. What do they do, and what are the advantages to upgrading them?

Primarily, they allow lifted vehicles to "flex" more by repositioning the ends of the rear sway bar a bit lower or in a more neutral position. This allows greater articulation (of the rear assembly in this case) and can make the difference between moving forward ... or not.