Panhard Bar? Yay/Nay?

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Adjusting nuts/stud were walking on people who didn’t torque and locktite/weld them.

Also, the bushings/johnny joint isn't meant for heavy off-roading.
 
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I did the Hellwig for lifted in the rear, came with bigger endlinks.

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Nice pictures and nice truck, by the way.

One question: do you drive that beauty? That truck is awful clean underneath. I envy you!

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Nice pictures and nice truck, by the way.

One question: do you drive that beauty? That truck is awful clean underneath. I envy you!

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I travel alot, but has 7400 miles since Dec 2018.

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I've been reading about panhard bars and how the increase the handling of our Rams. I've already upgraded the sway bar and end links. Would this be a worthwhile handling upgrade as well? I have no desire to lift, just want a better riding truck. Thoughts?

I have the Hellwig sway bar, Core 4x4 end links, and the Core 4x4 Panhard bar. I added each at different times and I could feel an improvement with each one. I did the sway bar first then the end links, and I was pretty happy with the ride and handling I got from adding them. I was iffy on adding the panhard bar if it would be worth it. I took the chance and added it. I could feel an improvement after adding it and I'm glad I did. The stock one feels like a tin can compared to the Core 4x4 one. The stock one weighed about 3lbs, and the Core 4x4 one weighed 17lbs, just to give you an idea of the difference. I am lifted 6", so not sure how much of a difference it would be for a truck that isn't lifted. For me they were all worth the investment for the improvement I got from them.
 

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I have the Hellwig sway bar, Core 4x4 end links, and the Core 4x4 Panhard bar. I added each at different times and I could feel an improvement with each one. I did the sway bar first then the end links, and I was pretty happy with the ride and handling I got from adding them. I was iffy on adding the panhard bar if it would be worth it. I took the chance and added it. I could feel an improvement after adding it and I'm glad I did. The stock one feels like a tin can compared to the Core 4x4 one. The stock one weighed about 3lbs, and the Core 4x4 one weighed 17lbs, just to give you an idea of the difference. I am lifted 6", so not sure how much of a difference it would be for a truck that isn't lifted. For me they were all worth the investment for the improvement I got from them.
What's your feelings on dodgeofferoad.com and their products. They also make control arms, trac bars, drag link replacement and end links for the 4th gens and power wagon. In comparison, core 4x4 states measurements of 1 3/4 OD 5/16 DOM tubing and price of $785.99 with hardware kit for full rear tier 4 set. They do not offer drag link, trac bars, or anything else for 2018-2019 model 2500 rams.

Dodgeoffroad.com has the following: rear control arm set 2"x 1/4" tubing, price 799.99 reuse factory hardware.

Front sway bar end links for any size lift with 1 1/4" OD DOM tubing for $225. This eliminates need for sway bar drop brackets

Rear sway bar end links same tubing size as front and $199 any size made as well

Steering upgrade kit $944 this includes and new drag link 1 1/2" x 1/4" and tie rod is 2" x 1/4 with Currie johnny joints.

Front and rear trac bar kit $575 includes front bar 1 1/2" x 1/4" DOM tubing and rear bar 1 1/2" x .40 DOM tubing and all hardware.

They also have long arms to replace the radius arms for more clearance with road obstacles as well as larger tires. Tubing size is 2" x 1/4" for $1399

I realize that's a ****load of money to put into suspension and steering not counting the steering brace, but to me the fact that the truck is over 4 tons it should have some beefier linkages. Anyways I'm going to go with them.


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What's your feelings on dodgeofferoad.com and their products. They also make control arms, trac bars, drag link replacement and end links for the 4th gens and power wagon. In comparison, core 4x4 states measurements of 1 3/4 OD 5/16 DOM tubing and price of $785.99 with hardware kit for full rear tier 4 set. They do not offer drag link, trac bars, or anything else for 2018-2019 model 2500 rams.

Dodgeoffroad.com has the following: rear control arm set 2"x 1/4" tubing, price 799.99 reuse factory hardware.

Front sway bar end links for any size lift with 1 1/4" OD DOM tubing for $225. This eliminates need for sway bar drop brackets

Rear sway bar end links same tubing size as front and $199 any size made as well

Steering upgrade kit $944 this includes and new drag link 1 1/2" x 1/4" and tie rod is 2" x 1/4 with Currie johnny joints.

Front and rear trac bar kit $575 includes front bar 1 1/2" x 1/4" DOM tubing and rear bar 1 1/2" x .40 DOM tubing and all hardware.

They also have long arms to replace the radius arms for more clearance with road obstacles as well as larger tires. Tubing size is 2" x 1/4" for $1399

I realize that's a ****load of money to put into suspension and steering not counting the steering brace, but to me the fact that the truck is over 4 tons it should have some beefier linkages. Anyways I'm going to go with them.


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Sorry I don't have any experience with dodgeoffroad, nor have I seen or read anything about it. From what I've seen the Power Wagon guys like Thuren products. I've only seen and read positive things about Thuren products. I would check them out. My thought on dodgeoffroad is that you may be paying a premium on it because it considered "factory" and it could actually be "brand X" that is renamed dodgeoffroad. I don't know this to be true, just something I would wonder about. If it were me I'd check into the Thuren products and at least compare them. Nick@GotExhaust got me the best price on my Fabtech lift, if you decide to look at the Thuren products I would check with him. I think he may have a Power Wagon too, so he might have some 1st hand experience on what works well on the Power Wagons. Anyway that's my 2 cents lol. Hope it helped and did't make things more confusion.
 

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What's your feelings on dodgeofferoad.com and their products. They also make control arms, trac bars, drag link replacement and end links for the 4th gens and power wagon. In comparison, core 4x4 states measurements of 1 3/4 OD 5/16 DOM tubing and price of $785.99 with hardware kit for full rear tier 4 set. They do not offer drag link, trac bars, or anything else for 2018-2019 model 2500 rams.

Dodgeoffroad.com has the following: rear control arm set 2"x 1/4" tubing, price 799.99 reuse factory hardware.

Front sway bar end links for any size lift with 1 1/4" OD DOM tubing for $225. This eliminates need for sway bar drop brackets

Rear sway bar end links same tubing size as front and $199 any size made as well

Steering upgrade kit $944 this includes and new drag link 1 1/2" x 1/4" and tie rod is 2" x 1/4 with Currie johnny joints.

Front and rear trac bar kit $575 includes front bar 1 1/2" x 1/4" DOM tubing and rear bar 1 1/2" x .40 DOM tubing and all hardware.

They also have long arms to replace the radius arms for more clearance with road obstacles as well as larger tires. Tubing size is 2" x 1/4" for $1399

I realize that's a ****load of money to put into suspension and steering not counting the steering brace, but to me the fact that the truck is over 4 tons it should have some beefier linkages. Anyways I'm going to go with them.


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We can not speak for that brand as we do not have any experience with them. I can say that Core 4x4 and Thuren Fab are 2 brands that over and over again their parts have been tested and proved to be a worthy upgrade. We can set you up with any parts from these brands and many more along with a forum discount! Let us know if we can help.
 

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We can not speak for that brand as we do not have any experience with them. I can say that Core 4x4 and Thuren Fab are 2 brands that over and over again their parts have been tested and proved to be a worthy upgrade. We can set you up with any parts from these brands and many more along with a forum discount! Let us know if we can help.
I sent a message about white knuckle to you and never got a reply. Please check. Does core make more than the control arms for the 2018 cause I couldn't find anything

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I sent a message about white knuckle to you and never got a reply. Please check. Does core make more than the control arms for the 2018 cause I couldn't find anything

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I was awaiting a response from WN. I responded to your message. They make control arms and panhard bar. The other suspension items I would recommend Thuren
 

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