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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Cat Man HHR
Here's an idea. Maybe use a Jeep steering shaft for the added length.
It's a popular swap in A, F and G body GM cars. It might be a little long but you could shorten it.
Take a look at this:
https://bangshift.com/general-news/t...hed-rag-joint/
Perfect!! Awesome info. My rag joint looks pretty worn out. Seems pretty straightforward, especially since I don't have an engine right there. I like the increased room for headers too.
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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
This is a watts link set up,





You are showing a panhard bar setup


Yeah the Watts link seems to make more sense to me. Didn't even pay attention to the panhard bar, I must have saved the wrong picture. Thanks for looking out!
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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 03:33 PM
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I'm figuring since I might be loaded down some days and just cruising on others, a watts link is gonna keep my rear centered better. Am I correct in thinking this?
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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 04:48 PM
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Your panhard setup is cheaper and just as effective
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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RattyHHR
I'm figuring since I might be loaded down some days and just cruising on others
Use an adjustable coil over setup.
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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 09:39 PM
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You should't have to worry about the left side. It's really just for traction not body roll. Right? Or do I have the wrong idea?
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 09:02 AM
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Correct, thats why NASCAR uses the panhard bar setup, with the driver able to adjust to control for traction
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Your panhard setup is cheaper and just as effective
Panhard bar it is
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 10:09 AM
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Thanks for all the advice!!
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 03:24 AM
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Here is a good read on what a panhard bar is used for. It explains how it can be used to adjust body roll for better traction.

Panhard Bar Explained - FMI Knowledge Base

Here is another one I just found.

http://buildingspeed.org/blog/2012/08/01/trackbar/
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