SNAKEPILOT
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Good question and I don't know the answer. I would think with an adjustable panhard bar (not just the length, but vertically, i.e Maier's PHB) you could match the roll center of the springs and the PHB.
The question is, why would you want to run a PHB and solid bushings?
Most of the lateral deflection in a leaf spring set up comes from the bushings and shackles. That is also the source of roll deflection. When you use solid (Delalum) bushings, you control both lateral and roll deflection. The only way the body is going to move laterally with solid bushings (and stronger shackles) is through the springs themselves. How much do you think your springs are going to flex sideways?
If you use rubber bushings, the bushings flex side to side, so you need a PHB, The rubber bushings also flex in roll so you need a sway bar to contol that. In theory you would have a more compliant and adjustable suspension. You may have to adjust the size of your sway bar and location of the PHB for optimal results. Improperly set up, you may end up with binding or oversteer.
Maier is the only one that sells a 65-70 specific PHB. They recommend rubber bushings and sway bars which they also sell.
Global West does not have PHBs or rear sway bars.
Two different schools of thought. Each with pros and cons.
The question is, why would you want to run a PHB and solid bushings?
Most of the lateral deflection in a leaf spring set up comes from the bushings and shackles. That is also the source of roll deflection. When you use solid (Delalum) bushings, you control both lateral and roll deflection. The only way the body is going to move laterally with solid bushings (and stronger shackles) is through the springs themselves. How much do you think your springs are going to flex sideways?
If you use rubber bushings, the bushings flex side to side, so you need a PHB, The rubber bushings also flex in roll so you need a sway bar to contol that. In theory you would have a more compliant and adjustable suspension. You may have to adjust the size of your sway bar and location of the PHB for optimal results. Improperly set up, you may end up with binding or oversteer.
Maier is the only one that sells a 65-70 specific PHB. They recommend rubber bushings and sway bars which they also sell.
Global West does not have PHBs or rear sway bars.
Two different schools of thought. Each with pros and cons.