I believe the B-bodies got panhards, but the A & G platforms didn't.
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65-70 B bodies had panhards with either the 3 or 4 link set up. 4 link was for F41 heavy duty suspension. The trailing arms are parallel, hence the need for a panhard bar. All of the A bodies had triangulated four link set so a pan hard was not necessary. The panhard has nothing to do with the anti-sway. Just centers the rear diff. Bob, the '71 and up B bodies you derby guys covet had triangulated rear links as well.
73-77 A bodies and Monte Carlos handle great, but many came with a rear sway bar. They are interchangeable. Most every Monte I have seen has them. I snagged one off a '76 Monte and installed it on my '70 Caprice.BS'er formally known as Rebeldryver
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I'm looking forward to the progress of this build, great story behind the Camino too.Stew K.
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Originally posted by Scott Liggett View PostThe panhard has nothing to do with the anti-sway.
TomOverdrive is overrated
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Pedantics, Semantics... ok. I (mistakenly) call them all sway bars regardless of whether they are actually an anti-roll bar or whatever. I'm okay with that.
I understand on the Chevelle / El Camino, et al, that the upper trailing arms are installed on an angle, each opposing the other, which centers the rear end under the car and prevents it from shifting side to side.
The stock rear sway bar locations essentially join the lower trailing arms together... perhaps this could offer some lateral sway control, but I think that is a side effect - that the primary function is to keep the body from rolling when the car is experiencing lateral forces - usually in a turn.
-what a sidetrack!
My point, earlier, about the kits that are available is that they are designed to work together for optimum performance with each other. I could randomly buy springs that are too firm or soft, shocks that are too firm or soft, and sway bars that are too stiff or weak for the other components to work well together.
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Originally posted by Cammin View Post
I agree and I'm amazed that this generation doesn't typically get a lot of love.Hauling ass & sucking gas are the best uses for a truck.
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Originally posted by trukluvr View Post
Sadly many consider it the ugliest of the El Caminos. I like the larger size to get my oversized tail into the cab. Plus they ride better than most other generations of the Camino.Last edited by 68scott385; October 2, 2015, 02:40 PM.
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I've always had a soft spot for the 73-77 El Caminos...the Battlestar Galactica of the pickup utility line. Good thing I've never come across a decent one for cheap -- wouldn't be able to resist I'm sure. Anyway, Elkys are coolness on the street...fully concur with keeping it daily driveable. May all your rusty bolts break free and your wiring harness be intact!Michael from Hampton Roads
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BRAIDED but I might be biased......I upgrade stuff like that whenever I have to replace/repair it. jmo/
Braided wasn't an option when I did my "A" but was when I did my "B" a couple years ago.Last edited by 68scott385; October 5, 2015, 11:48 PM.
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Originally posted by 68scott385 View PostBRAIDED but I might be biased......I upgrade stuff like that whenever I have to replace/repair it. jmo/
Braided wasn't an option when I did my "A" but was when I did my "B" a couple years ago.
Cost and availability helped to narrow my decision. I already had the parts (from years ago), so I'm using them for now. It's definitely on the to-do list.
I've never operated a vehicle with braided lines. How noticable is the difference from the driver's seat ?
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