Dumb question regarding panhard bar

[Coupeman]

So I'm about to switch out my Boss 302 stock wheels for some aftermarket ones, going 11" in the rear. Do I need make any adjustments to my whiteline panhard bar when switching to the wider wheel/tire?

Thanks gents

 

[Grant 302]

You shouldn't *need* to, but might want to adjust it to perfectly center the axle so one tire doesn't sit closer to the fender lip than the other side.

 

[Coupeman]

Thanks Grant. Follow up question. I bought the panhard bar used from another Boss owner and I guess his shop pretty much "welded" the panhard bar threads and my shop couldn't get it to break on everything they tried. Luckily it came from another 13 boss and the pinion angle worked out fine. Should I spend more money on a new panhard bar?

 

[Grant 302]

Not sure what you mean by "welded". Bad or ugly welds? I wouldn't want anything questionable for a panhard bar.

 

[BigTaco]

Not sure what you mean by "welded". Bad or ugly welds? I wouldn't want anything questionable for a panhard bar.

He is correct.
If it were me, I would get a new adjustable panhard bar and have a reputable shop set it up square for you. FYI, Pinion angle is not a function of the panhard bar. Ford Performance makes a proven adjustable bar that has s great track record, pun intended.

 

[Coupeman]

Sorry guys, bad wording on my part. Basically his shop put some sort of JB weld, locktite material that my shop couldn't break with a huge breaker bar. Basically I cannot make further adjustments to it if that makes sense.

 

[Grant 302]

Sorry guys, bad wording on my part. Basically his shop put some sort of JB weld, locktite material that my shop couldn't break with a huge breaker bar. Basically I cannot make further adjustments to it if that makes sense.

I see now. I wouldn't have a problem using the bar like that...until you want or need to make an adjustment!

 

[TMSBOSS]

If it’s a locktite like substance, apply heat. She may break loose.

 

[scmscout]

I have a lightly used FRPP adjustable one for sale, it works like it should, look under parts for sale, Misc Parts For Sale from last week.

 

[smallblock]

What makes this forum special is you can leave your flame suit in the closet No such thing as a dumb question on trackmustangsonline.com

 

[Coupeman]

Thanks Guys. I think I will see if I will need to adjust anything once everything is mounted and if I need to I'll purchase another one.