{"product_id":"ridetech-adjustable-bolt-on-panhard-bar-1988-2000-chevy-gmc-c3500-14-bolt-rear-end","title":"Ridetech Adjustable Bolt-On Panhard Bar - 1988-2000 Chevy\/GMC C3500 (14-Bolt Rear End)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce you've lowered your C3500's rear end, the factory panhard bar geometry is no longer correct, which can cause the rear axle to shift laterally under body roll or braking - Ridetech's adjustable bolt-on panhard bar corrects this by letting you re-center the axle under the frame and fine-tune lateral positioning to your exact ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifically designed for trucks running the 14-bolt rear end found on C3500 platforms, this panhard bar bolts on without cutting or welding, using adjustable rod ends to dial in exact axle centering after your rear drop. This is a meaningful upgrade over running a fixed-length factory panhard bar (or none at all) on a dropped truck, where lateral axle location directly affects handling predictability and even tire wear from an off-center rear end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRidetech builds this from heavy-duty materials with rod ends rated for real-world durability, not a flimsy universal bar that'll flex or wear out quickly under a 14-bolt rear end's mass and the forces a heavy-duty truck generates. The adjustability means you can fine-tune centering as you dial in your exact ride height, rather than being locked into a fixed length that may not be correct for your specific drop amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation is a bolt-on job at the frame and axle mounting points - no fabrication required, though access can be tight depending on your exhaust and driveline routing, so budget some extra time for a clean install. This is an important, often-overlooked upgrade for any seriously dropped C3500, especially one running a flip kit or deep rear drop where lateral axle location has shifted noticeably from stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter installation, verify axle centering visually and via measurement at ride height, and recheck after any additional suspension changes since panhard bar length requirements change with ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridetech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58145154629792,"sku":"RT-C3500-14BOLT-PANHARD","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9720\/2848\/files\/products-1743_1742_uni-768x768__49522.1748536772.jpg?v=1783270002","url":"https:\/\/obsrevivalparts.com\/products\/ridetech-adjustable-bolt-on-panhard-bar-1988-2000-chevy-gmc-c3500-14-bolt-rear-end","provider":"OBS Revival Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}