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pappy 2 · 01-06-2019, 12:24 PM

Anyone able to bend aftermarket Pan Hard bar to fit around girdle type differential cover. I do not feel confident enough to do on my own.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Pappy 2

**RodnRudy** · 01-06-2019, 02:35 PM

The problem you will have is by bending the bar you're making it shorter and you may not have enough adjustment on the threaded end to center the rear in the truck. I'd take that into consideration before bending it.

**Sheepdip** · 01-06-2019, 02:55 PM

What he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I have had Addco build me 2 custom sway bars over the years, I provided them with a dimensioned drawing and they took it from there.

**HO455** · 01-06-2019, 03:01 PM

Are you wanting to bend a bar you already own? Then I agree with RodandRudy. I know CPP sells a prebent bar.

**davischevy** · 01-06-2019, 03:05 PM

I think there is plenty of adjustment to cover the bend. It will take a press to bend it.

Yesterday I was installing that same Super Track Bar on a 67 and for some odd reason the mount on the frame did not align with the one on the trailing arm.

I had a stock length adjustable bar on the shelf that used factory mounting, and ended up putting it on. I can't see why it won't work just as well, and with a 5" static drop I see no clearance problems.

**davischevy** · 01-06-2019, 03:07 PM

A prebent bar would be the way to go if you want to stay with the lower mount.

pappy 2 · 01-06-2019, 06:43 PM

Thanks to all that replied, was not aware anyone made a pre-bent bar for this application, so I guess I will go that route. Anyone need a straight one.

Thank again,
Pappy 2

UniqueOdyssey68 · 01-07-2019, 07:21 PM

ECE sells a pre-bent bar as well. It's what I used w/finned polished cover, fit great.

cardude · 01-15-2019, 12:01 PM

Would it be possible to move the mounts back a ways?

01-06-2019, 12:24 PM	#1
pappy 2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: ord, NE. Posts: 99	Pan Hard Bar - Bend Anyone able to bend aftermarket Pan Hard bar to fit around girdle type differential cover. I do not feel confident enough to do on my own. Thanks in advance for your help. Pappy 2 Attached Images

01-06-2019, 02:35 PM	#2
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: Pan Hard Bar - Bend The problem you will have is by bending the bar you're making it shorter and you may not have enough adjustment on the threaded end to center the rear in the truck. I'd take that into consideration before bending it. __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

01-06-2019, 02:55 PM	#3
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,365	Re: Pan Hard Bar - Bend What he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I have had Addco build me 2 custom sway bars over the years, I provided them with a dimensioned drawing and they took it from there.

01-06-2019, 03:01 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,786	Re: Pan Hard Bar - Bend Are you wanting to bend a bar you already own? Then I agree with RodandRudy. I know CPP sells a prebent bar. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-06-2019, 03:05 PM	#5
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Pan Hard Bar - Bend I think there is plenty of adjustment to cover the bend. It will take a press to bend it. Yesterday I was installing that same Super Track Bar on a 67 and for some odd reason the mount on the frame did not align with the one on the trailing arm. I had a stock length adjustable bar on the shelf that used factory mounting, and ended up putting it on. I can't see why it won't work just as well, and with a 5" static drop I see no clearance problems. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-06-2019, 03:07 PM	#6
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Pan Hard Bar - Bend A prebent bar would be the way to go if you want to stay with the lower mount. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-06-2019, 06:43 PM	#7
pappy 2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: ord, NE. Posts: 99	Re: Pan Hard Bar - Bend Thanks to all that replied, was not aware anyone made a pre-bent bar for this application, so I guess I will go that route. Anyone need a straight one. Thank again, Pappy 2

01-07-2019, 07:21 PM	#8
UniqueOdyssey68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 73	Re: Pan Hard Bar - Bend ECE sells a pre-bent bar as well. It's what I used w/finned polished cover, fit great. __________________ - long term project '68 C10 true shortbed! Resto-mod. LS swap. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=769919 "I've still kept this project truck when anyone else would've given up and sold it as is. Giving up is easy, staying the course is part of life's journey" ___________________________________________ '68 C10 true shortbed, LS swap restomod. '03 Z71 daily, '63 AMC Rambler V8 survivor

01-15-2019, 12:01 PM	#9
cardude Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 72	Re: Pan Hard Bar - Bend Would it be possible to move the mounts back a ways?



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