Re: [Amc-list] need some ambo parts

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

The technical name is a "Panhard rod" (or bar), but "track bar" is a common name for it also. It's a simple steel tubing piece. Pull it off and bend it back, then reinstall. No need to replace it unless it's bent to the point it has a crease in it (very rare!). Any metal/welding shop can bend it if you don't want to, and don't worry about messing it up. If you do the local welding shop can easily make up a new one from steel tubing. 

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Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:33:45 -0500
From: Wayne E LaMothe <superglider@xxxxxxxx>

I was just working on the brakes on the 66 Ambo wagon and noticed that
the bar that goes behind the axle is bent.  I forget what you call it but
it is part of the torque tube setup.  On my Jeep I would call it a
trackbar.  And looking further, I believe the torque tube itself has a
dimple in it too.  The "trackbar" is rubbing on the diff cover so I know
the bend is not supposed to be there.  Anyone have a "trackbar"?  I know
there is one on a 66 wagon at Leon's in VA and I may have to run there
for other parts but would prefer not to have to.

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