something for everyone to mock me about...

[disco_drum]

I recently got rid of the watts link in the rear of my D2 and added a panhard and its awesome. The added articulation is ridiculous and i need retainers and cones. I fabed up some lower retainers myself and fitted the Terra Firma D1 upper cones to my truck. They work great and I am happy. and yes...my ABS sensors are long enough. Now....please go all "dweb" on this post and make it one to remember....

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[disco_drum]

also...yes those are Procomp Shocks and they work just fine. atriot:

 

[ezzzzzzz]

Where's the brake hardline retaining clip? Did you reinforce the frame rail where the upper mount is located?

 

[jymmiejamz]

You might want to zip tie the isolator to the spring.

 

[Rocky]

You might want to zip tie the isolator to the spring.

Or glue it to the sprint seat.

 

[proper4wd]

is that fresh silver paint over a rusty coil spring?

 

[disco_drum]

Sure is! Special thanks to Terra Firma for the high quality original finish.

 

[WILL.TILLERY]

The Rear Panhard rod is fantastic.

I have lots for sale if anyone is in need!

 

[disco_drum]

The Rear Panhard rod is fantastic.

I have lots for sale if anyone is in need!

lots for sale?

 

[Blue]

Any more pics of your upper panhard mount?

 

[disco_drum]

Any more pics of your upper panhard mount?

i will get some tomorrow when it is light outside....

 

[Blue]

Unacceptable. I require them now.

 

[WILL.TILLERY]

lots for sale?

a lot of panhard rods.

I do like the idea. The G wagon used a very similar setup and so did the p38

I found another write up in my search last night that also discusses articulation etc..

https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/rear-panhard-conversion.116028/

 

[CORover]

You will get more consistent rear spring re-seating if you retain the top and free the bottom. Looking at one of the pics, the spring is about to go sideways once it gets below the retainer.

 

[fishEH]

You will get more consistent rear spring re-seating if you retain the top and free the bottom. Looking at one of the pics, the spring is about to go sideways once it gets below the retainer.

Ditto. Short pointy cones at the bottom will offer your best chance of consistent reseating.

 

[DiscoPhoto]

a lot of panhard rods.

I do like the idea. The G wagon used a very similar setup and so did the p38

I found another write up in my search last night that also discusses articulation etc..

https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/rear-panhard-conversion.116028/

That was my write-up/disco, that setup worked great for years, never had to replace either heim after years of salty winters and trails. I do recommend going outboard of the spring

 

[K-rover]

x3 for cones on the bottom, and x2 for mounting the axle side mount outboard of the spring.

 

[disco_drum]

finally...this thread has gained some traction...(no pun intended)

 

[Mongo]

That was my write-up/disco, that setup worked great for years, never had to replace either heim after years of salty winters and trails. I do recommend going outboard of the spring

OMG, a heim joint that lasted thru a northern winter...WTF, you are lying thru your teeth...heim joints suck, they dont last and will cause you to kill a bus load of nuns driving back from feeding lost puppies and kittens at the homeless childs shelter

 

[DiscoPhoto]

I did end up having to sacrifice a small lamb to lube the joints, but overall a great kit.