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GQ Panhard Mount Extension
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:54 pm
by Harb
Hi Guys'
I have been Computer modeling a few different rear panhard mount positions for the rear bar with 7" springs on a GQ.
I have a few different senario's.......
For those of you that have done the practical exercise, how long did you extend the mount and what advantages/ Problems did you discover ??
Before I start welding
Once I get a good plan for the rear, I will make the front the same of course....
Harb
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:31 pm
by Nelso
Are you moving the diff mount up or the chassis mount down?
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:39 pm
by its aford not a nissan
if moving it further down it will have to be bloody strong as you would be creating more leverage where it welds to the chassie
what about raising the mount on the diff a little
i guessing it is symetry you are after
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:48 pm
by fatassgq
dont drop the top mount you will regret it.
Raise the bottom mount and if you do this to the front also be aware of the relationship between the draglink and the panhard or else you might end up crashed into a ditch somewhere wishing ya never fucked with something you didn't know enough about.
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:05 pm
by Harb
Its not really rocket science I suppose, but was just looking to see if anyone had found any "hidden" problems.
The strength issue is easy fixed, and I will end up doing a combination of both top bracket down and lower diff bracket up to spread the working stresses, with some new laser cut gussets on both.
Will post some pictures when done....still getting chopped at the moment, so I will wait until the whole truck is back together full weight & height and then do the final measurements......
Harb
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:47 pm
by Nelso
Harb wrote:Its not really rocket science I suppose, but was just looking to see if anyone had found any "hidden" problems.
The strength issue is easy fixed, and I will end up doing a combination of both top bracket down and lower diff bracket up to spread the working stresses, with some new laser cut gussets on both.
Will post some pictures when done....still getting chopped at the moment, so I will wait until the whole truck is back together full weight & height and then do the final measurements......
Harb
If you leave the top mount where it is and just raise the lower mount (and brace it for strength) you will get a higher roll axis. I would be trying to get your lower mount the same height as it was at it's standard spring height (ie. if it has a 4 inch lift, raise it 4 inches).
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:12 pm
by badger
Harb wrote:Its not really rocket science I suppose, but was just looking to see if anyone had found any "hidden" problems.
The strength issue is easy fixed, and I will end up doing a combination of both top bracket down and lower diff bracket up to spread the working stresses, with some new laser cut gussets on both.
Will post some pictures when done....still getting chopped at the moment, so I will wait until the whole truck is back together full weight & height and then do the final measurements......
Harb
your right "its not realy rocket science"
but you need to do some research into the effects moving your panhard has on your roll centre. lift the lower mount only, lowering the upper will end with your car on its lid or at the least your seat stuck inside your colon
on the rear it is possible to mount it off the upper arm mount if braced correctly
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:00 am
by cmcd
Bump..
Has anyone got any more information on doing panhard levelling?
The rear tailshaft on my GQ (4 and a bit inch lift) is bloody close to both the fuel tank on the drivers side, and the exhaust on the passengers side (I want to try and cram an air tank on the PS too), so I'm hoping I can level out the panhards a bit to help reduce the side to side movement when articulating..
Or do I just live with it?
Cheers