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Old 09-05-2013 | 09:22 PM
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Love it! Thanks for the update! I will look into this once I'm done with my swap.
Definitely do it!
 
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Old 03-09-2014 | 11:24 PM
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I'm in, too....little different bracket location. trimmed a bit on frame bracket, to gain desired location and mounted axle bracket on the outside of spring.
 
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Old 03-10-2014 | 02:16 AM
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I'm having trouble understanding this.

So this mod allows the rear end to travel more?
 
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Old 03-10-2014 | 07:31 AM
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=to get more articulation. but my watts started making the worn bushing clang....so I figured, going to be under there anyway, might as well try to improve.
 
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Old 03-10-2014 | 08:11 AM
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Damnit Dusty, so jealous! I may have mine redone with the bracket on the outside of the spring, it definitely gives you more articulation.


Mordo, like Dusty said, yes it gives you more articulation, but the panhard kit is cheaper than the factory watts bushings anyways!
 
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Old 03-10-2014 | 08:25 AM
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I got 43" OA rod length (bolt to bolt) in there.... so that should be pretty decent.
 
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Old 03-10-2014 | 11:59 AM
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I know it'll give you extra articulation, but does your axle want to drive horizontally when on the freeway hitting a bump? or is it so minor that its unnoticeable.


Next you guys should modify your radius arms and put some orbital bushings on the frame link, then you'll just be limited by shock travel
 
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Old 03-10-2014 | 12:07 PM
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Not at all really, not any more than the front axle which uses the same setup!

I want to get orbital bushings but need to find the exact size of the bushing first!
 
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Old 03-10-2014 | 12:12 PM
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2.63'' I believe is what most people use for their frame links on disco's, but you have to modify the mount on the frame anyway before swapping to it or the outer part of the bushing will bind.

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...nt_p_1636.html

Also, I would be okay with the front axle moving left to right, because I can correct that with my steering wheel, that back... not so much
 
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Old 03-10-2014 | 12:14 PM
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no running like a ferret here.
talking strictly about axle line up, not speed.
 


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