Dropped the truck and now the rear end sits a little off to one side? Your axle is walking, and ride height is the reason.
Why it matters
A panhard bar holds the axle side to side, but it swings on an arc. Change the ride height and the axle slides over with it. On a static drop you might live with it. On an air ride truck that goes up and down, it happens every time you air up or lay out. You see it as uneven tire to fender gaps, and you feel it as a rear end that never quite sits where you put it.
What you need to know
A Watts link takes the arc out of the equation. Our adjustable Watts link kit replaces the traditional panhard setup and keeps the axle centered at every ride height, whether you run a static drop or air ride. It is a weld-in kit: tack the mounting tabs to the rearend housing and frame rail, then bolt up the link. No stock crossmember modification needed. Grade 8 hardware and Heim joints come in the box, and it is thick-wall steel with a bare metal finish, made in the USA.
Measure before you cut anything. From the back of the pumpkin to the rear link bolt is about 7 inches, so plan on at least 8 inches of clearance behind the axle. Running a bigger fuel tank or an aftermarket crossmember? Check that space first. It is offered by year range (60-62, 63-72, 73-87, 88-98 and 99-04), so pick yours on the product page. And if you are not comfortable welding on a rear end housing, hand it to a shop that is. Measure twice, weld once.
Keep building
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- Best Suspension Upgrades for a C10 Truck
- Shop all Suspension & Steering
Not sure which range fits your truck? Call 805-272-6924 or email contact@dondottasolutions.com and we will sort it out.
