What do torque arms and rods do for a truck?
What do torque arms and rods do for a truck?
Torque arms and rods help prolong the life of driveline components by maintaining optimum driveline angles. Torque rods help absorb axle braking and driving torque which ultimately reduces suspension vibration. At TruckSpring.com we carry torque arms, rods, brackets and bushings for just about any heavy duty truck from quality OEM manufactures.
When do torque rods need to be checked?
Torque rods should be checked on a regular basis and at scheduled preventative maintenance inspections. When torque rod is bent When there is more than 1/8” of movement in the rod end. Check by hand or by prying against the torque rod end. 2 Dayton Parts, Inc.
When to replace a torque rod bushing in a truck?
Torque rod bushings should be inspected for wear and excess movement during preventative maintenance. Worn bushings or damaged torque arms should be immediately replaced when issues are found. Various suspension designs will require mounting types that work correctly with the elements of the suspension design.
What are the bushings on an atro torque rod?
Most ATRO Torque Rods feature our free-rotation bushings — an outer metal sleeve with a rotating inner sleeve/pin. This free-rotation design made with ATRO’s custom polyurethane blend eliminates the typical bushing windup and walkout that rubber bushings experience.
Where can I find the torque rod I Need?
If you can’t find the torque rod you need call us at 1-800-325-6114, or click here to message our customer service team.
Torque arms and rods help prolong the life of driveline components by maintaining optimum driveline angles. Torque rods help absorb axle braking and driving torque which ultimately reduces suspension vibration. At TruckSpring.com we carry torque arms, rods, brackets and bushings for just about any heavy duty truck from quality OEM manufactures.
Can a worn torque rod cause a suspension problem?
Worn torque rod bushings can cause several issues with the suspension, and if torque rod bushings have enough wear, it may even cause damage to the suspension or driveline components. As the suspension is no longer secured in a fixed position, it may present some strange symptoms.
Torque rod bushings should be inspected for wear and excess movement during preventative maintenance. Worn bushings or damaged torque arms should be immediately replaced when issues are found. Various suspension designs will require mounting types that work correctly with the elements of the suspension design.
