Panhard Bar And Driving In The Snow

[Suek]

Just wondering if anyone noticed their car having better control in snow with a Panhard bar. So far my car has been pretty good, Knock on wood. Lol Here's what I'm talking about the link is below. I already asked someone at Latemodel Restoration and they said pretty much they don't know. But that's only one person I asked.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com...aximum-Motorsports-Panhard-Bar-Natural-Finish

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I do not think a panhard bar would affect snow performance. The most important things for rear wheel car in snow is good tires and a skilled driver. Always have kitty litter in the car.

 

[Suek]

I do not think a panhard bar would affect snow performance. The most important things for rear wheel car in snow is good tires and a skilled driver. Always have kitty litter in the car.

I have to agree with you. Lol I think the non-scoopable litter might be better than scoopable. To me since I have cats, The scoopable seems slippery. Maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for replying. I was just curious.

 

[Noobz347]

That's a pretty good question. I've never given it any thought before. The only potential advantage that comes to mind might be that all Mustangs since the Fox (with 8.8 inch rear ends) came with traction locks. Traction locks tend to send the rear end crabbing sideways because of movement at the suspension attach points (I'm thinking about 4-links specifically).

If a panhard bar is installed, then the lateral movement of the axle is eliminated. In theory, this would give better power distribution between the wheels even in snow since there's effectively, no side to side movement. It wouldn't necessarily give you more grip with the ground but it might might help eliminate that ass-end crab maneuver that's so common.

 

[Suek]

That's a pretty good question. I've never given it any thought before. The only potential advantage that comes to mind might be that all Mustangs since the Fox (with 8.8 inch rear ends) came with traction locks. Traction locks tend to send the rear end crabbing sideways because of movement at the suspension attach points (I'm thinking about 4-links specifically).

If a panhard bar is installed, then the lateral movement of the axle is eliminated. In theory, this would give better power distribution between the wheels even in snow since there's effectively, no side to side movement. It wouldn't necessarily give you more grip with the ground but it might might help eliminate that ass-end crab maneuver that's so common.

That's exactly what I was thinking. It stops the side to side movement a little. Oh I see, I didn't know that about the Fox, Thanks.

 

[trombonedemon]

Ass-end crab movement for the loss.

 

[Mustang5L5]

While great for dry roads....the serious lack of friction between tires and the road makes me doubt the lack of rear end shifting side to side has any serious impact in how the car handles in the snow.

Tires would make a hell of a lot more difference than a PHB would in the slick stuff. Of course, i doubt anyone buying a PHB is doing it specifically for snow

 

[Suek]

While great for dry roads....the serious lack of friction between tires and the road makes me doubt the lack of rear end shifting side to side has any serious impact in how the car handles in the snow.

Tires would make a hell of a lot more difference than a PHB would in the slick stuff. Of course, i doubt anyone buying a PHB is doing it specifically for snow

Thanks, I was just curious on the effect. I haven't had bad problems with the snow. I did notice onetime it felt like the rear wheels weren't moving when the traction control was on once. I just backed up and made a good run for it. I put 120 pound sand tubes over the axle a couple months ago and that seemed to be a little bit better. That makes sense about the tires, They are ones that make contact and would make the difference.