Leaning Rocky (Part 2)

[F75Rocky]

Further to the leaning Rocky...

I ripped out the leafs to change the bushes (Australian Rocky) and put everything back in, except the panhard rod. Guess what? The lean was significantly less (almost nil).

After struggling to get the panhard rod reatteched (had to drive passenger front wheel up a ramp to align the damn thing), I put it back on level ground and the lean was back. !!??

I figure (quite logical when you think about it) I need to get the p-rod lengthened as the leafs are aftermarket and raised. Increase the height, and you increase the diagonal distance as well, right? Right!!

Anyone seen any aftermarket panhard rods that can be adjusted? Or will I have to get it manufactured? It's only about 6-10mm but it makes a difference.

Anyone had experience with this?

[BundyRumandCoke]

Leave the panhard rod off. My all leaf sprung F75 hasnt had one for years. It doesnt do anything for a leaf sprung vehicle, as the axles are correctly located by the springs themselves. If it had coils, and leading arms, that would be a different story. Unfortunately, this wont cure your lean, as it will return with time. You cant see it, but there is no panhard rod here, actually neither is there a sway bar, removing that also assists with articulation.

[lay80n]

I got no panhard rod or sway bar too. helps fair bit with flex. As bundyrumandcoke said, it isnt much help on leaf spring vehicles cause the leaves control sideways axle movement pretty well. If ya realy worried about it, then there are companys that make adjustable panhard rods. Possibly a rod from another model could fit??? Though realy its not worth the hassle.

[murcod]

Ferozas don't have a panhard rod on the rear- only the leaf springs to locate the diff assembly. So as suggested you probably could get away without one.

If you want an adjustable one try this place : www.whiteline.com.au they make all sorts of bits.