mattyrides07 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 ... but I keep coming up empty. I need to find something to fix the angle of the 5th control arm. Anyone here done this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 "The 5th control arm".... do you mean the Panhard rod on the rear axle? You need a panhard rod drop-bracket. Unfortunately, there isn't one commercially available for the 2" lift. That being said, I've run the AC 2" lift for about 10 years and haven't experienced any real issues with the panhard rod being angled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 There's a bracket for the WDs (http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/33308-panhard-drop-bracket/page__hl__%2Bpanhard+%2Bdrop). I dunno if that would fit the R50 (I'm guessing not), but it could be a good starting place, or inspiration anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyrides07 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) cool Edited June 27, 2012 by mattyrides07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 The "pulling to the right" problem isn't caused by the panhard rod angle. There's something amiss with your front alignment. When was the last time you had it aligned, and what were the alignment measurements? If the caster is uneven between left and right, the side with the smaller angle will cause drifting toward that side. Drifting to the right means that the right A-arm is further back than the left A-arm. Technically, caster isn't adjustable, but you can improve the drifting to the right by loosening the subframe bolts and using a ratchet strap or come-along to move the right side of the subframe forward and the left side of the subframe rearward, and then retightening all of the subframe bolts. The subframe will only move about 2 or 3mm on each side, but it should be enough to help improve the alignment, provided that professional alignment measurements show a difference in the right/left caster angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyrides07 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) thanks Edited June 27, 2012 by mattyrides07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyrides07 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) here's one of the forum I found. http://www.nissanpat...r-drop-bracket/ Edited June 27, 2012 by mattyrides07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaMountianbiker Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Sooo if it would make you feel better then just make a drop down bracket for the panard bar . Or better yet cut one end off and weld in an adjustable joint end and adjust to center the axle.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyrides07 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) cheers Edited June 27, 2012 by mattyrides07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 The panhard rod locates the axle laterally. That is, it helps ensure the axle stays centered under the chassis. The lower links locate the axle longitudinally. That is, they make sure the axle is square to the chassis. The upper links locate the axle rotationally. That is, they make sure the pinion angle is set correctly. So, if the lower links are the same length, your chassis isn't bent, or the axle brackets aren't bent, then the axle will always be square to the chassis, even if the panhard rod is detached. The amount of lateral shift caused by the AC lift is quite small. I'm not 100% convinced that your pulling problem is due to the panhard rod angle, and I would still encourage you to revisit the alignment. While your alignment may be "in spec", if one side is at the minimum caster and the other is at the maximum caster, that difference could cause pulling in the steering. Take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 While your alignment may be "in spec", if one side is at the minimum caster and the other is at the maximum caster, that difference could cause pulling in the steering. Take a look. Absolutely! Especially running large tires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyrides07 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) sweet Edited June 27, 2012 by mattyrides07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfounder Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Have you ever smacked a curb hard with the rear end or anything like that? I agree that your installation issues are suspect, but I also agree with the other people that say that the small lateral location issue from the angled panhard rod is probably not your problem, especially because others with the same lift have been getting away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyrides07 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Have you ever smacked a curb hard with the rear end or anything like that? NO WAY Edited June 27, 2012 by mattyrides07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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