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who's running a 3link with a panhard?
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:36 pm
by TOY-08V
Just wondering who's running a 3link with a panhard (eg-2 lower links, 1 upper link and a panhard).
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:56 pm
by rockcrawler31
ummm.
i'm guessing anyone who owns a factory toyota/landrover/nissan coil sprung fourby would have a leading arm and panhard on the front end.
i reckon a little more info would help answer your question.
are you looking to do a conversion? are you after info regarding handling characteristics? what is it you are actually asking?
i'm only having a light go at ya mate
but we need more info
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:58 pm
by rockcrawler31
ahh actually i just re-read your post. i guess i'm pwned
still remains the same, what is it your asking about this setup and why?
i'm looking at doing a coil conversion at some point so i guess i'd be interested in finding out how these would handle on the front of a truck
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:28 pm
by Red_Zook
me in my new comp truck
front and rear..
why?
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:50 pm
by plowy
cause he has a dual cab hilux with leaf front end coil rear but it uses bundy arms
and he is gettin more flex out of the leafs than the rear end
and is pissed but he has been given multiple answers for this but still wants other opinions
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:57 pm
by TOY-08V
im after pics and tech like what arms were used, lengths of arms, angles, etc. and yes plowy ur right.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:59 pm
by Modified Toy
plowy wrote: but he has been given multiple answers for this but still wants other opinions
x2
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:08 pm
by TOY-08V
hey there is nothing wrong with getting asmuch advice and help before starting,
PS- got a start on me fuel tank 2day at work russ.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:24 pm
by Sneddo
Hey mate whats the new fuel tank about where is it going?
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:27 pm
by plowy
TOY-08V wrote:hey there is nothing wrong with getting asmuch advice and help before starting,
PS- got a start on me fuel tank 2day at work russ.
but your getting so many answers and still ending up confused ,
tank out of stainless what thickness
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:31 pm
by Red_Zook
ok have a look in my members there is a fair bit in there on it...
im useing RHS links... they look ugly but are strong 40x40x4 rhs with GQ eyes in the end...
bottom links meet basicly in the center of the chassi... and tops are similar..
you will needa bout 200mm of virtical seperation....
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:55 pm
by chunderlicious
check out flynns rolux, plenty of pics still in there. but i only did it on the front. rear was an Aframe. not the best setup, not the best workmanship but it did what it had to do and still is.
his front setup is 3 link panhard, works as good as the back but has smaller shocks. lowers and 6mm plate customs by bubs, upper is a bit of tube again by bubs. the new ones will be straight out of 10mm tube.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:15 pm
by Spartacus
plowy wrote:cause he has a dual cab hilux with leaf front end coil rear but it uses bundy arms
and he is gettin more flex out of the leafs than the rear end
and is pissed but he has been given multiple answers for this but still wants other opinions
if so then put in an upper link, and remove the rear bolts out of the arms
mine goes alright and it uses paj arms and 500mm upper
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:34 am
by zookimal
Why go 3+panhard and not a-frame or 4 link? Because the panhard is already in?
Hey Russell, Matt, Hollebon. Long time. Passing through in the next month or two Russell. I'll call in and see the family.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:44 am
by v840
zookimal wrote:Why go 3+panhard and not a-frame or 4 link? Because the panhard is already in?
Hey Russell, Matt, Hollebon. Long time. Passing through in the next month or two Russell. I'll call in and see the family.
It can be difficult getting upper links/A-frame to clear sump in the front. 3-link and phard is proven to work well.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:55 am
by Guy
v840 wrote:zookimal wrote:Why go 3+panhard and not a-frame or 4 link? Because the panhard is already in?
Hey Russell, Matt, Hollebon. Long time. Passing through in the next month or two Russell. I'll call in and see the family.
It can be difficult getting upper links/A-frame to clear sump in the front. 3-link and phard is proven to work well.
Plus you dont end up with big steering geometry changes.
With a four link the diff stays exactly centered under the vehicle as it droops, with a 3 link and panhard the diff moves in an arc under the vehicle, if done correctly it moves in the same arc as the drag link.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:20 am
by zookimal
love_mud wrote:v840 wrote:zookimal wrote:Why go 3+panhard and not a-frame or 4 link? Because the panhard is already in?
Hey Russell, Matt, Hollebon. Long time. Passing through in the next month or two Russell. I'll call in and see the family.
It can be difficult getting upper links/A-frame to clear sump in the front. 3-link and phard is proven to work well.
Plus you dont end up with big steering geometry changes.
With a four link the diff stays exactly centered under the vehicle as it droops, with a 3 link and panhard the diff moves in an arc under the vehicle, if done correctly it moves in the same arc as the drag link.
True for the front guys, but this is in the back.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:53 am
by v840
Oh right. I read it as he already had coil rear so he wanted to convert the front too. My mistake.