Torque Rods and Replacement Bushings
REAR SUSPENSIONS
Two-piece Torque Rods | Instructions Two-piece torque rods are an excellent replacement option for one‑piece torque rods for both the on-highway and voca- tional applications.They are designed for up to 27 inch centers for most applications and 35 inch for widespread tandem. Two-piece Torque Rods | How to Measure Due to variances in straddle pin thickness amongst Hendrickson torque rods and various manufacturers, it is impor- tant to measure to determine the proper torque rod length. On the torque rod assembly being replaced, if there is: ■ No damage to the existing torque rod body where measurement is not affected, first verify how the torque rod is mounted and then calculate the proper length measurement and make the new torque rod the same length, refer to Figure 3. ■ Visible damage to the existing torque rod body, (bent, cracked or broken) it will be necessary to measure the physical dimensions on the vehicle to determine the proper length. FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5
Preassembly | Metal Preparation 1. Identify the proper torque rod mount currently on your vehicle (see Dimension A in Figure 3). 2. Assemble the male spacer end into the base of the female tube end until it bottoms out. Measure for excess, see Figure 4. FIGURE 6
BE SURE TO WEAR PROPER EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION, AND WEAR THE PROPER PERSONAL CLOTHING PROTECTION WHEN PERFORMING STEPS 3 AND 4.
3. Remove the excess material (as shown in Figure 4) from the male spacer end using an abrasive cutting or sawing method. End face of the male spacer end should be cut square. DO NOT use flame or arc cut methods. 4. Remove all grease, oil, rust, or oxides from the metal surfaces to be welded by grinding, filing or power brushing. NOTE Refer to Hendrickson Technical Publications 59310‑002 (ULTRA ROD) and 59310-024 (ULTRA ROD PLUS) for welding instructions, available online at www.hendrickson‑intl.com.
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