4.0 Torque Rods - Technical Details
4.0 Torque Rods - Technical Details
Purpose of a Torque Rod
- Restrain rotation of the axle housing during acceleration and braking
- Locate the axle and maintain alignment
- Control driveline angle
- Absorb leaning and cornering forces
Key Technical Point:
- Transverse rods must be perpendicular to the frame rail when installed. If not installed properly:
- The inner pin could break
- The torque rod could break
- The bushing could walk out of the rod
- Warranty may be void
When Should Rods be Rebushed or Replaced?
- Bent torque rod
- More than 1/8" movement at the rod eye. Check by hand
- or by prying against end with a bar
- Bushing material is torn or cracked
- Pin or sleeve in the rod eye is off-center (pin appears to be “walking out” of rod eye)
- Pin/sleeve is no longer located in the vertical center of the rod eye
- Bolt hole in straddle pins is stretched, elongated
Bushing Types
Straddle Bushing
Straddle bushing description
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Hollow Bushing
Hollow bushing description
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Taper Pin Bushing
Taper Pin bushing description
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Torque Rods Measuring Length
Torque Rods Measuring Length
Measure center-to-center (within +/- 1/16 inch)
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Function of a Torque Rod
Restrain Axle Rotation
Description
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Locate Axle, Maintain Alignment
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Control Driveline Angle
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Absorb Leaning, Cornering Forces
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Rebush or Replace?
Bushing Material is Torn or Cracked
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