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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - Doug Jackson Panhard Rod

I just received shipment of a panhard rod setup from Doug Jackson (California). One for my GT with an 8" Ford differential, one for my MGC with a stock w/w diff.

I'll let you know how the installation goes on each, as they were designed for stock MGB diffs (the parking brake design is different on the MGC diff; my Ford diff is completely spurious.)

Anyone else out there got one installed?

rick
rick ingram

Rick,

Jim Stuart has.
Carl Floyd

I have one.
Pete

Rick
Im building one of my own, similar to that design. What is the diameter of the rod if you don't mind my asking? Are the rod ends 1/2" or 3/4"? Im leaning toward the 1/2" but will run the equations based on cornering forces just to make sure they'll hold up.
Thanks for any info.
Jake
Jake

RICK
I HAVE ONE ON MY V-6 CONVERSION WITH A 7.5 CHEV DIFF.

WHEN i ORDERED MINE DOUG HAD ME MEASURE THE DIAMITER IF HOUSING AND MADE IT FOR THAT SIZE INSTEAD OF THE STANDARD MG HOUSING.

IT WENT ON EASILY AND WORKS GREAT.
GARRET
garret

Mine was a perfect fit. Doug had me measure the 8" Ford so the mounting bracket would be a proper fit, &it was right on the money, tight, but no hammer required.

It really does make a difference & if your tires are a tight it, it will eliminate the rub in the corners.

Install is about 1/2 hour ncluding getting the car up on jack stands.
Jim Stuart

I've got Doug's complete rear spring kit on the way for my Ford 8.8. I hope to install next weekend..... I'll keep you posted.
Steve LaGoy

How would I contatc Doug Jackson? Does he have a website?
Jeff Schlemmer

Jeff,

Here you go:

http://www.mgbmga.com

Cheers

Pete
Pete Mantell

Answer my own question, looks to be 1" diameter thin walled steel tubing, around 31" long, 1/2" rod ends. FWIW, mine is 7/8" solid 6061 T6, 1/2" rod ends. Buckling safety factor of 2 at friction worst case scenario.
Jake

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