Hey folks: I haven't posted here often. That's mainly because I'm in the learning stage and felt that if I couldn't contribute, it was best to keep my yap shut, read and learn (here and in the garage on my project. Now I need advice from the folks that are in the know and have been through this and can tell me the differences, pros and cons... To set the stage: 54 Chevy panel truck Complete IFS installed Ford 9 inch ready to install TCI 4-link suspension kit w/ coil over shocks received. See here: http://www.cl***icperform.com/Store...ks/4754RSKP.htm Power plant will be a V8 (roughly 450HP to give an idea of the torque being applied) The 4-link kit was to have come with a pan hard bar. In it's place, I received a diagonal track bar. I know the difference in how they are installed but, I don't truly know what one over the other will mean to my ride. I'm not looking to take the panel to the strip (often) but...I will play occasionally. Meaning...I WILL put power to the rear every so often. I've read several posts by a few folks that definitely know their suspensions and cause and effect. Looking for some educated answers. Thanks in advance! Jon
I just had this discussion with one of the top ch***is guys in my area. He says the track bar is for drag racing and will not hold up on the street. The panhard bar is much more durable.
Jon, that diagonal track bar is best used on the dragstrip. It doesn't handle the side loads of cornering quite as well as a 90 degree mounted panhard bar will. The panhard bar transmits the side loading to a framerail or crossmember rather than just from one the rear of a lower bar to the front of the opposite side. Heading in a straight line the ride will be about the same but overall the handling will feel a bit more stabile with the panhard bar...........and will cause alot less stress on the four link itself.
Thanks for the feedback! I thought I was on the right track ordering the kit with the panhard. Don't know why the decided to change it on me... I'm on a mission to get what I paid for tomorrow!
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