Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 12:10 am
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calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
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Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:36 pm
~90% of the Datsun Roadster race cars run a Panhard or Watts Linkage with leaf springs. Lots of pictures:
Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:43 pm
1600, note traction bars as well
Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:57 pm
Well look at that.....I stand corrected. 
Matthew
Matthew
Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:04 am
We happened to be repairing the mount for the Panhard on the McDowell car today. Although this is a 4 link car.
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Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:15 am
RCMike,
What kind of end links do you use; heim joints or do you upgrade to Johnny Joints or something better?
What kind of end links do you use; heim joints or do you upgrade to Johnny Joints or something better?
Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:55 pm
Both cars use Heim joint. Bought from the local Trophy Truck fabricator..
Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:42 pm
How many Datsun Roadster race cars are there in the US?
Linda
Linda
Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 2:27 am
Honestly no idea. There are quite a few. We have seen a lot show up at various events, that I had never seen or heard of before. And hell, I own 3 of them.. I think where they start getting rare is when you start talking about cars with significant race history back decades..
Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:31 pm
I'm going to proceed with the panhard rod, and I want to build it with the body off the frame--much easier. Does anybody know how much weight would be appropriate to put on the rear to represent actual body tub & driver weight so I can make sure I end up with a bar close to parallel to the rear axle? My design will have some movement available but I'd like to get it as close as possible. Thanks!
Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:33 pm
I could make a WAG at it, but no real data..
Kevin and lifted the rear tub when we fixed the Vest car.. I am going to guess 300-350 from the doors back.. Add 70 pounds for the gas, and you would be there..
http://vimeo.com/301170392
Kevin and lifted the rear tub when we fixed the Vest car.. I am going to guess 300-350 from the doors back.. Add 70 pounds for the gas, and you would be there..
http://vimeo.com/301170392
Re: calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 3:43 pm
Getting close to what I want on the panhard bar attaching point to the rear end. I need to take a torch to the shock mount part; the angle isn't what I need. I made a 1.75" spacer to use to ensure the correct spacing for the Ridetech endlinks I'll be using along with a 5/8" bolt. Also I'm not sure about the steel monoleaf spring hitting on the mount on compression. Would require a significant redesign to avoid that, which I could do if its a problem, but I'm not sure. Can't see from here but I'll be giving myself ~1/2" clearance from the rear end as the bar goes up and down.