i got the adj jegster panhard rod but was wondering about the brace abover the panhard that goes diagonally up the book calls it the track bar brace. i am wondering if this piece is supposed to be straight or does it have a bend in it ?? mine is bent kinda around the exhaust area do they make stronger(aftermarket) pieces for this?

 

its supposed to be bent looking in the place where the exhaust goes over it.

the only aftermarket direct replacement is from grantanelli, and its a worthless POS.

UMI and BMR fabrication make relocated upper panhard setups for exhaust clearance, but they change the suspension geometry of the rear and require other setup work to use properly.

there is really not strength issue with the stock piece. Take it off, clean it up, hit it with some paint and be done with it.

 

And it doesn't fit. Here's my review:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...r-panhard.html

Removing the old one may be problematic--the bolt has a tendency to seize on the pass side making it nearly impossible to remove. You name it, I tried it. The old piece is still smiling in place.

JamesC

 

thanks for the info and the link i may just box that peice in. the controlarms and panhard are boxed already but i will replace them anyways

 

i boxed mine, probably wasn't necessary but it looks nice and i enjoy fabricating

 

That looks really nice, you did nice work.

We have been wanting to make one but haven't got around to it.. to many projects.

But I always enjoy seeing people doing there own fabricating work.

 

LOL, I feel your pain - literally! The track bar brace on my 88 body was cut and missing, all except for the end on the passenger side. I snapped a 13/16 socket (and almost a few knuckles) trying to loosen the bolt before resorting to the cutting wheel method of removing it.