Compatible Pan Hard Rod?

[JScottM]

I have a 1970 124 with a bent pan hard rod, looking to find out what years are compatible.

[djape1977]

all years, 124 sport, spider, sedan and all rwd ladas

[So Cal Mark]

mmmm, there are two different length panhard rods for the Spider

[djape1977]

could be that later models did have diferent geometry, maybe cause of longer springs? sorry, i haven't had oportunity to work on those.
right now there's a 1970 spider in my workshop, and panhard rod is exactly the same as on my 1979 Lada 2103 leading me to believe what i've previously posted. anyway, since i plan to test several diferent spring sets, i'm going to make adjustable panhard rod

[Exit98]

Pretty sure the Spiders with the 4.10 rear have the same panhard rod.

The 3.90 rear used a different one.

The switch over came I think with the 2 liter motor. So around 79 or 80.

When I went to a later 3.90 rear on my 76 I had to use the parts car panhard rod too.

I'm embarrassed to tell you I threw my old one away. Never thought someone would need it.

[htchevyii]

I know the later models without the drop out pumpkin are different than the early ones.

[april]

I was recently looking for one too and here's where I found one used for cheap. (Location is Connecticut)

http://www.funimported.com/new_usedparts.htm

Rear Suspension
Trailing Arms - Long $15.00
Trailing Arms - Short $12.00
Panhard Rod $25.00

I'm looking for a pdf or .doc of a shop repair manual. I know there are copyright issues with sharing books still in print but I'm not certain if they apply to books no longer being printed.

[aj81spider]

I'm looking for a pdf or .doc of a shop repair manual. I know there are copyright issues with sharing books still in print but I'm not certain if they apply to books no longer being printed.

If you do a Google search on Fiat 124 Spider Shop manual you should be able to find it. A quick Google search found:

http://car-service-manuals.com/catalog/fiat/124-spider

I downloaded the manual from some place - I forget where. However I ended up buying one as the pictures are not useable in the downloaded version. It's well worth the money to buy a print version.

[azruss]

I think there is just an early and late model. the early model is straight. the late model has a wow in the middle to clear the pumpkin. Dont know what year they changed.

[divace73]

I think there is just an early and late model. the early model is straight. the late model has a wow in the middle to clear the pumpkin. Dont know what year they changed.

that's about right, it was the 78-79 year when the spider switched from banjo (front entry) to Salisbury 131 style diff (cap on the back). (I seem to think it was when the 2L was introduced??)

[april]

I'm looking for a pdf or .doc of a shop repair manual. I know there are copyright issues with sharing books still in print but I'm not certain if they apply to books no longer being printed.

If you do a Google search on Fiat 124 Spider Shop manual you should be able to find it. A quick Google search found:

http://car-service-manuals.com/catalog/fiat/124-spider

I downloaded the manual from some place - I forget where. However I ended up buying one as the pictures are not useable in the downloaded version. It's well worth the money to buy a print version.

This is a great link to start with. I needed the suspension manuals. Thanks!

[vandor]

1966 to early 1978 are the same. This is a completely straight bar.
Late 1978 to 1985 used a shorter bar that also had an S-curve in it.

[april]

1966 to early 1978 are the same. This is a completely straight bar.
Late 1978 to 1985 used a shorter bar that also had an S-curve in it.

In the later 1978 did the trailing arms change at all, or just the panhard rod?

[vandor]

The trailing arm bushings changed in 1979, but the arms length remained the same, so they are interchangeable.

[djape1977]

just amade an adjustable panhard rod for a customer...