18074M Universal Transverse Torque Rod Kit

Quality is constructed into every Uni-Rod Kit E-3174 which is the same as ZF SBU3436 and as Euclid E-3174. This kit will also replace the following part numbers: Meritor KIT 5100, Batco 09-580005, Leland SB1925, Automann TMR010, Automann TMRS010, Flagg TR4. Dayton 345-807. Uni-Rod Heavy Duty Truck Torque Rod Kits use a true full spherical ball with a permanently lubricated, assembled seat engineered to withstand high frequency oscillation and high impact shocks. The ball joint design provides wide angulation with high load bearing capacity along with a greater roation capacity and conical angle. A patented polyurethane ball joint seal protects the ball joint from abrasive dust, salt and moisture and resists aging due to oxidation. The seal, permanently attached to the rod by a steel ring shrunk into place, will not tear or expand if punctured. Why should heavy duty truck torque rods be replaced? The main function of a torque rod is to maintain axle alignment during acceleration and braking, restrain axle rotation during acceleration and braking, and assist heavy duty truck turns when used as a track bar. When a torque rod fails to perform these main functions, a multitude of drive line related problems can occur. The include heavy duty truck driver complaints of back slap, driveline whip or axle hop. Other problems may be u-joint failure, leaking transmissions and differential seals, excessive tire wear especially with radials, axle housing fatigue, ring gear pinion failure and other driveline related failures. When should your heavy duty truck weldable torque rod assemblies be replaced? Torque rods should be replaced whenever the rod is bent or there is more than 1/8" movement in the rod ends. This movement can be checked either by hand or by placing a lever under it and applying pressure. This movement can also be seen by watching the rod while rolling the concrete mixer truck or other heavy duty truck a few inches forward and backward. Other signs of worn torque rods may be indicated by noise or vibration from the axle, excessive tire wear or leaking seals.

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