Mystery bracket on frame, left rear, in front of wheel (Panhard rod bracket?)

[Racer-X-]

Here are the pix of it.  

 

 

Is this for a panhard rod?  Did this car originally have one?   The current rear axle is not original.   And we'll be replacing it with a late 1960s-early 1970's B Body 8.75" rear end soon.  

 

On one hand, it might be handy to remove that bracket and use that space for the fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator for the LS1 engine.  I wouldn't need such long supply and return lines from the tank if I put the filter there. 

 

On the other hand, with 255/60R15 tires going on when we put the final axle swap in, a panhard rod to keep things where they belong under cornering loads might be a really good idea™  and I might want to leave the bracket there so I can fab up a panhard and attach it there.

Edited February 12, 2022 by Racer-X-

[Plymouthy Adams]

yes for the panhard rod....many of the bigger sisters had this stock...

[Racer-X-]

Thanks @Plymouthy Adams

 

Does anyone have pix of the stock panhard rod?

 

I like the adjustability of that bracket.  I may remove it but keep it and relocate it for a panhard behind the axle.

[Plymouthy Adams]

you in luck, have this one in the shop lying about for easy photographing.

 

 

[James_Douglas]

I have one. I don't know if it is here or at my place out of town. If it is here  I will get a photos today for you.

 

James (1947 Desoto)

[Racer-X-]

Awesome!

 

This forum has been so helpful.  

 

Does the axle end of that attach to the leaf spring bracketry at the axle on the passenger side?  Or directly to the axle?

[Bobb Horn]

this is the rear that was on my 38 Coupe.   To the left is a bracket I believe is the end for a panhard bar.

[Andydodge]

Here in Oz we never had a proper DeSoto or Chrysler as both these brands here were essentially just Plymouths chassis with grille & badge changes so the rear panhard bar was not used.........what I'd like to know is did the DeSoto & Chryslers that used the panhard bar have the same front/rear bushes and spring hangers as the Dodge & Plymouths or did the DeSoto/Chryslers use a more pliable rear spring shackle setup that necessitated the use of the panhard bar?...........andyd

[MarcDeSoto]

That bracket looks like the anti-sway bar on my 48 DeSoto.  That bar swoops up and over the differential and bolts to the other side of the frame.  

[Racer-X-]

You guys here are AWESOME!   Thanks to everyone who posted, and especially thanks for the pix. 

 

I'm not sure if I'll go with the original panhard, or fab up a new custom one, but I will definitely be putting a panhard on Elvis.  Those springs didn't look like they were entirely adequate for lateral locating the axle, especially with wider more modern tires, and a panhard will help keep the car centered over the rear axle. It'll also help locate/relocate the rear roll center (it's at the center of the panhard, exactly half way between the two ends for one with an odd shape like this one).