Ridetech 11296699 Rear Upper StrongArm + Panhard Bar Kit 1965-1966 Chevy B-Body

Vehicle Fitment

• 1965-1966 Chevrolet Impala
• 1965-1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
• 1965-1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
• 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

Fitment Notes

• Includes one rear upper StrongArm and one adjustable panhard bar - most 1965-1966 B-Body cars were equipped with one factory rear upper trailing arm; vehicles with two factory upper arms will need to purchase a second upper arm separately (part #11296698)
• Both the upper arm and panhard bar are adjustable - upper arm allows pinion angle setting, panhard bar allows rear axle centering at any lowered ride height
• Compatible with Ridetech Air Suspension (CoolRide/ShockWave), Coil-Over, and StreetGrip suspension systems on this platform
• Sold as a complete kit

Features

• R-Joint Technology on both the upper arm and panhard bar delivers 360° axial rotation and 30° of total lateral rotation - eliminates bushing bind through the full suspension travel range for improved ride quality and handling response
• Polished stainless ball with RTX10 composite cage provides consistent low-friction movement with no lubrication required - self-cleaning, spring-loaded closure resists contamination and remains rattle-free for life
• Adjustable upper StrongArm allows pinion angle correction - essential when the rear axle housing is repositioned after lowering
• Adjustable panhard bar allows precise lateral axle centering at any ride height - eliminates the axle offset that occurs when a B-Body is lowered from stock position
• Tubular steel construction on the upper arm provides significantly greater strength and torsional rigidity than the factory stamped-steel trailing arm
• Developed on an actual running 1965-1966 B-Body vehicle in Jasper, Indiana for verified real-world fitment
• Satin black powder coat finish on upper arm for long-term corrosion resistance
• Made in the USA

Specifications

• Upper Arm Position: Rear Upper trailing arm
• Upper Arm Material: Steel, tubular
• Upper Arm Finish: Satin black powder coat
• Panhard Bar Type: Adjustable with R-Joint end links
• R-Joint Rotation: 360° axial, 30° total lateral
• R-Joint End Material: Polished stainless ball, RTX10 composite cage (no lubrication required)
• Adjustable: Yes - both upper arm and panhard bar are adjustable
• Quantity: Sold as a kit (1 upper arm + 1 panhard bar)
• Warranty: 1 year (non-transferable from date of purchase)

Included Components

• 1x Rear Upper StrongArm Tubular Trailing Arm - R-Joint rod end, adjustable length
• 1x Adjustable Panhard Bar - R-Joint end links
• Mounting hardware

Product Description

The Ridetech 11296699 is a rear upper StrongArm and adjustable panhard bar kit engineered for the 1965-1966 Chevrolet B-Body platform - covering the Impala, Bel Air, Biscayne, and Caprice. Bundling these two geometry-critical components together makes this the natural companion purchase for any rear coil-over or air suspension upgrade on these cars, as both parts are needed to properly set pinion angle and center the rear axle after the vehicle is lowered.

Both components use Ridetech's R-Joint Technology - a polished stainless ball in an RTX10 composite cage that provides 360° axial rotation and 30° of total lateral movement. Unlike rubber-bushed trailing arms and panhard bars, R-Joints articulate freely through the full suspension travel range without binding, eliminating the compliance losses and harshness that degrade ride quality under load. No lubrication is needed, and the self-cleaning, spring-loaded design remains rattle-free and unaffected by road contamination for the life of the part. Most 1965-1966 B-Body cars came with one factory upper trailing arm - if the car has two, a second arm (part #11296698) is sold separately.