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98Dak408
10-01-2011, 07:33 PM
I fabricated this panhard rod/trac bar set-up for one of the fellow Dakota guys with an R/T and 9.25 rear end. Even though the truck has leaf springs, under extreme side load, such as hard cornering, the axle still shifts from side-to-side. This set-up locks the axle in place and improves handling. I tested the prototype on my truck for several months of daily driving. It is definitely an improvement.

It mounts using existing holes in the frame. It is designed with clearance for the exhaust, a differential cover/girdle such as LPW...as well as the spare tire.

It also works well with the Hotchkiss TVS, the HiPotek X-brace…and traction bars.

Note: Shown with stainless steel hardware at additional expense to the customer.

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab68/98Dak408/p91800082.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab68/98Dak408/P8200037.jpg

bad360rt
10-01-2011, 08:09 PM
Looks good, how much?

blackknight
10-01-2011, 08:37 PM
Also will it help for us straight shooters(drag racers?

98Dak408
10-02-2011, 03:09 PM
Looks good, how much?$374.95 + shipping.

98Dak408
10-02-2011, 03:24 PM
Also will it help for us straight shooters(drag racers?
A similar design by Maximum Motorsports for a Mustang reports the following benefits:
• Improves stability during cornering.
• Improves straight-line stability.
• Improves handling predictability.
• Fewer steering wheel corrections are needed to stay on line.
• Helps keep car straight during a drag race launch.
• Stops the Mustang's rear-steer tendency.
• Lowers the rear roll center.
• Simpler and therefore less expensive than a Watts linkage.

RobbyD
10-02-2011, 04:09 PM
Do yo have pix of how it's mounted to the frame

Intense RT
10-02-2011, 04:55 PM
Seems like much further and you could just get rid of the leafs, put some chevelle, or G body kind of setup on it. It would be better though as the arms would point straight ahead though. Just need some spring mounts.

98Dak408
10-02-2011, 07:02 PM
Do yo have pix of how it's mounted to the frameI'll see what I can dig up. Basically it fastens between the frame rails with the cross-brace up close to the bed. There is a spacer that goes between the passenger's side frame rail and cross-brace. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to get the cross-brace between the frame rails as one piece. The other bracket fastens to the axle housing with the panhard rod connecting from one side to the other.

98Dak408
10-02-2011, 07:08 PM
Seems like much further and you could just get rid of the leafs, put some chevelle, or G body kind of setup on it. It would be better though as the arms would point straight ahead though. Just need some spring mounts.Yes, there are a lot of possibilites for sure. I just wanted to put something together for the leaf spring trucks. I was planning this for my truck for some time. But since someone requested one, I decided to do it for mutual benefit.

Adobedude
10-02-2011, 09:01 PM
Seems like much further and you could just get rid of the leafs, put some chevelle, or G body kind of setup on it. It would be better though as the arms would point straight ahead though. Just need some spring mounts.

I have said spring mounts...

Adobedude
10-02-2011, 11:08 PM
I'll try this again...My posts are not showing up.

I have the shock mounts....Would this work, or a similar version if I ditched the Leafs and bought coil overs?

98Dak408
10-02-2011, 11:22 PM
WTF....Where are my posts....?


I'll try this again...My posts are not showing up.

I have the shock mounts....Would this work, or a similar version if I ditched the Leafs and bought coil overs? Sorry man. I've got to approve the posts and I haven't been at the computer.

Yes I think it might work, as long as you have coil overs to accept the load as well as something like caltracks or a 4-link to keep the axle from twisting under torque. Would have to give it some thought.

I'll get some pics posted on how things attach.

BryanRT360
10-02-2011, 11:23 PM
WTF....Where are my posts....?

You posted in a moderated forum. Posts must be approved before they are seen by the public.

Adobedude
10-03-2011, 01:16 AM
You posted in a moderated forum. Posts must be approved before they are seen by the public.

Who knew....?

BryanRT360
10-03-2011, 01:24 AM
Who knew....?

I did:jester:

rattler360
10-03-2011, 05:28 AM
Thanks richard its great you do awesome work, im so glad i went through you to have this built up. im just waiting on the qa-1s to get this all installed, im sure this will work great along with the hotchkis and kenny brown xbrace. Next will be the brake upgrades, im considering entering the dakota in the spectre 341, ive already have a driver for it, but will be testing it at other events before hand once the brake issues a solved, it will not have the boosted motor in it yet, but i rather test with what i currently have.

98Dak408
10-03-2011, 12:23 PM
Sure thing Jeff. I'll get back to you shortly in regard to your last email. Shouold be an impressive truck when you're done. :biggthumpup:

I installed one on my truck last night so I'll get some picks and write up some install instructions.

Thanks again!

Hugh Jassole
10-03-2011, 04:26 PM
I did:jester:


fucking "know it all " :finger::jester:

rattler360
10-03-2011, 08:13 PM
Thanks again, yes its been a long process to build this truck, i wish i was working full time to finish it, but im at least getting the chasis and brakes squared away for testing

98Dak408
10-04-2011, 10:38 PM
I’m trying a slight variation on my truck. A few more shots of it. (I apologize for such a ratty lookin’ undercarriage but it’s too much fun driving it all the time. Lol.)

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab68/98Dak408/PA020025.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab68/98Dak408/PA020051.jpg
Note: the lowest v-shaped bar is a rear driveshaft loop and has nothing to do with the panhard bar.
http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab68/98Dak408/pa0200652a2.jpg

rattler360
10-05-2011, 04:32 AM
how is it differnt from mine? also did you include the instructions, i got the stainless jam nuts in the mail thanks, please let me know on the other project

98Dak408
10-05-2011, 11:25 AM
how is it differnt from mine? also did you include the instructions, i got the stainless jam nuts in the mail thanks, please let me know on the other project

Yours has a higher degree of adjustability. I tried reducing the depth of the frame mount but lost an inch of adjustability. If you look at the slot for the rod end on the driver’s side, you’ll see that yours has a longer slot (range of adjustment).

I’ll have the instructions finalized shortly and send them to you.

rattler360
10-05-2011, 08:49 PM
sounds great thanks

Dave3240
10-22-2011, 01:09 AM
on this? Very interested in one of these.

98Dak408
07-03-2012, 12:24 PM
Received some customer feedback on another forum in regard to the HiPoTek panhard bar set-up. He took some vids of the outside of the truck during his track runs but it’s too hard to tell from that due to the body leaning one way and then the other during cornering. His comments:


It's hard to tell but it made a big difference, helped keep the suspension from binding and popping. Next event I'm going to put the camera under the truck to show how its working.

With bar,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tIvwBF-7OU&feature=youtu.be

Without,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgBl3hz2PA0

dakrt23
07-03-2012, 03:33 PM
Is there any way to incorporate this peice with a 4-link setup in order to reduce the fabrication costs for making that kind of swap? I really want to ditch the leaf springs but its alot of fab money to do it, if there is a peice already made then every little bit helps...

BluRT00
07-04-2012, 01:42 PM
Is there any way to incorporate this peice with a 4-link setup in order to reduce the fabrication costs for making that kind of swap? I really want to ditch the leaf springs but its alot of fab money to do it, if there is a peice already made then every little bit helps...

X2 on this idea!

Adobedude
07-04-2012, 02:28 PM
X2 on this idea!

^3....

rattler360
07-04-2012, 06:22 PM
it works great with the hotchkis tvs system and a xbrace cant wait to upgrade to qa-1s and bigger brakes to test full potential. im having the c-clips removed on the 9.25 by moser with the upgrades axles the offer, im trying to decide on a detroit locker or a tru trac

Adobedude
07-04-2012, 08:51 PM
it works great with the hotchkis tvs system and a xbrace cant wait to upgrade to qa-1s and bigger brakes to test full potential. im having the c-clips removed on the 9.25 by moser with the upgrades axles the offer, im trying to decide on a detroit locker or a tru trac

More info on the axles please, and Detroit locker.

rattler360
07-04-2012, 10:16 PM
Moser offers them. Great article a few months ago in mopar action, I'll send you the info

Adobedude
07-04-2012, 11:52 PM
Moser offers them. Great article a few months ago in mopar action, I'll send you the info

:rockwoot:

rattler360
07-05-2012, 03:47 AM
Its in the June 2012 issue of Mopar action

1LoudRT
07-24-2017, 01:02 AM
time to revive an old post- Any one get pics of this panhard bar mounted up? Wondering if it would work with my air bag 4 link suspension?

98Dak408
07-24-2017, 10:48 PM
time to revive an old post- Any one get pics of this panhard bar mounted up? Wondering if it would work with my air bag 4 link suspension?
Josh, do you have a link to some pics of your set up or can you email me a few pics?

1LoudRT
07-25-2017, 01:13 AM
Josh, do you have a link to some pics of your set up or can you email me a few pics?

I can email