Torque Rod

[jay99]

Hi,
I'm rebuilding my 1984 pickup, most of the parts are removed, remaining only the frame with the diffs and when i had to remove the torque rod, i had to cut the bolt, because it was seized. Some friends told me that i could leave it like this, without the torqe rod, it will help to get better flex. What do you thing about that? Should i put back the torque rod or not? Is it safe without it?
I would like to have your feedback on this,

Thx!

Jay

 

[KLF]

The torque rod is there to reduce bump steer with the push-pull steering. If you are keeping the stock steering, you'll be surprised at the poor unstable steering without it.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Splitting hairs, but I thought it was to reduce torque steer when under braking, and (in 4wd) acceleration... Wouldn't the sway bar do more for the bump steer?

That said, if you are going to leave the stoke steering, I would leave the bar in there... Cross over steering, it can be ditched...

 

[jay99]

Ok. Thx for your answers.
By the way, is it possible to buy only the torque rod bushing, or do i have to buy the complete rod?

 

[KLF]

Splitting hairs, but I thought it was to reduce torque steer when under braking, and (in 4wd) acceleration... Wouldn't the sway bar do more for the bump steer?

I used the term "bump steer" generically, yes it also effects braking. I remember trying my '84 without it once, it was darned scary. Hit the brakes the the truck would dive towards the ditch.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Ok. Thx for your answers.
By the way, is it possible to buy only the torque rod bushing, or do i have to buy the complete rod?

Check LC Engineering.

 

[pappy]

Ok. Thx for your answers.
By the way, is it possible to buy only the torque rod bushing, or do i have to buy the complete rod?

The bushings used to be available from Toyota. Not so sure now. Too bad. I had a pair sitting around, but I finally got rid of them. I might have a torque rod in my recycle pile.

 

[jay99]

Check LC Engineering.

Hi WarDamnEagle,
Thx for the website suggestion, first time i see it. Very nice!

They call it Torque Arm bushing.
I will probably buy the Master Bushing Set.
Thx for the tip!

Jay

 

[WarDamnEagle]

You're welcome but be careful; I tend to spend lots of money when I look at that website.

 

[kalispell365]

Ok. Thx for your answers.
By the way, is it possible to buy only the torque rod bushing, or do i have to buy the complete rod?

Energy suspension sells them for like 15.00 in urethane,check amazon.com.the part number is 8.7101r for the red.

 

[jay99]

Thx Guys! I will have some fun looking all those parts in these websites!