Author Topic: torque rod extension? (Read 9884 times)

eightyfive · « **on:** Apr 09, 2006, 11:17:36 PM »

where do i get a adjustable torque bar extension? do they even make them?

i have stock push pull steering and would really like to use the stock torque bar ON ROAD.

another question, has anyone every made a quick disconnect sway bar?

hopper · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 09, 2006, 11:30:36 PM »

http://northwestoffroad.com/ Has a bracket that raises the torque rod to meet with stock torque rod. http://northwestoffroad.com/parts/steering_components.html This is what it is. If you need a price let me know and I will dig out my catalog.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 09, 2006, 11:58:39 PM »

other companies make them as well, i have heard that nwor's service is crap notch

Skinny_Pedal · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 10, 2006, 09:05:39 PM »

nw wheelers can suck a turd out my ass. i dunno who is worse, them or AOR

jimbo74 · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 10, 2006, 09:15:12 PM »

Quote from: Skinny_Pedal on Apr 10, 2006, 09:05:39 PM

nw wheelers can suck a turd out my ass. i dunno who is worse, them or AOR

aor had some good products, but have gone bellyup since.....

FIREBALL · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 11, 2006, 08:50:29 PM »

I just lengthened my torque rod, back in the push pull days. That way it was pivoting a little more closely with what the spring was doing. I moved the mount to right next to the front spring hanger. I just cut the rod in half and welded a longer tube in between.
I just took the sway bar off. I didn't really notice much differance with a mild lift.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 14, 2006, 11:46:51 AM »

im with Fireball, im running a gas shock from a ranger with the stock bracket cut off and made a bracket next to the front spring hanger

mudmaster · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 14, 2006, 01:37:51 PM »

I just took it off and haven't looked back

FIREBALL · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 14, 2006, 03:47:59 PM »

With crossover steering taking it off is no prob, but with stock steering those hard right hand turns when you're hard braking can be a little scarey.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 14, 2006, 04:29:02 PM »

Quote from: FIREBALL on Apr 14, 2006, 03:47:59 PM

With crossover steering taking it off is no prob, but with stock steering those hard right hand turns when you're hard braking can be a little scarey.

yea like getting a good look at the pavement

FIREBALL · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 14, 2006, 06:42:36 PM »

Or a tree!!!

toolman · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 14, 2006, 07:23:31 PM »

With crossover steering do you have to remove the torque rod?

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 14, 2006, 07:27:02 PM »

Quote from: toolman on Apr 14, 2006, 07:23:31 PM

With crossover steering do you have to remove the torque rod?

Most definitely

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 14, 2006, 07:27:25 PM »

heres what i did,

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 14, 2006, 07:30:19 PM »

Quote from: 79Coyotefrg on Apr 14, 2006, 07:27:25 PM

heres what i did,

I've done that one Glen works good that way. I used a larger diameter steering stabilizer, I think it was a Pro Comp or something like that.

thestoic22 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2006, 04:51:06 AM »

Here ya go. This uses your stock Torque Rod and it's made by Skyjacker. The part number is TB30.

http://www.skyjacker.com/products-search-detail.asp?ID=35913&vyear=1984&vmake=TOYOTA&vmodel=PICKUP&vsubmod=SR5&partnumber=TB30

eightyfive · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2006, 05:18:59 PM »

eh, thanks but i don't need it anymore...i put a shock there. fully compressed the shock is the exact length from bracket to bracket. works very good.

heres a picture of the setup, you can also see my swaybar extended end links that are easily removable.

heres the swaybar to torque-a-shock clearance.

Saber · « **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2006, 05:46:57 PM »

I don't normally complain, but I have to jump on the bandwagon here and put my two cents in. Northwest Off-Road are the biggest bunch of jackasses I've ever done business with. They suck donkey richard in my mind. I ordered third members from them and they screwed me around and up and down. Had to settle things with my credit card company. I beg you all to NEVER buy from those losers...

Carry on...

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2006, 08:17:28 PM »

Quote from: eightyfive on May 11, 2006, 05:18:59 PM

eh, thanks but i don't need it anymore...i put a shock there. fully compressed the shock is the exact length from bracket to bracket. works very good.

heres a picture of the setup, you can also see my swaybar extended end links that are easily removable.

heres the swaybar to torque-a-shock clearance.

dude, get rid of that sway bar

MocKKnighT · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2006, 08:56:47 PM »

I don't have torque rod or a sway bar and I DD mine. But i have STIFF ass pro-crap springs so the front end doesn't flex much anyways

but i'm planning on putting in a shock in place of the torque rod just for lil extra insurrance

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2006, 08:59:25 PM »

its the best way to do it,

eightyfive · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:34:01 PM »

i have soft springs...i DD mine. i like to be able to hit the corners with the sports cars. im glad you like yours off, i like mine on when im on the road. when off road i disconnect them, easy as that....

in other words, i'll keep my sway bar thank you..

IronClad · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:39:48 PM »

learn to drive.. i bet i could scare the ever lovin poop outta you on the road in my truck and be stable..

Methinks the bracket is the way to go.. the shock gives to much movement for my taste.. j arm = breaky breaky especially without a flipped ball

eightyfive · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:43:28 PM »

Quote from: IronClad on May 11, 2006, 09:39:48 PM

learn to drive.. i bet i could scare the ever lovin poop outta you on the road in my truck and be stable..

Methinks the bracket is the way to go.. the shock gives to much movement for my taste.. j arm = breaky breaky especially without a flipped ball

yea i agree with the too much movement. i have to come up with some limit straps.

IronClad · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:45:22 PM »

no you need a torque rod and a bracket.. the shock lets the axle drop more straight down wich pulls on the arm harder.. the torque rod pulls it twoard the front as it drops keeping more stress off the arm

eightyfive · « **Reply #25 on:** May 11, 2006, 10:51:07 PM »

mine works fine...

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