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Torque bar bushing replacement?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Muddydog79, Jun 27, 2019.

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  1. Jun 27, 2019 #1
    Muddydog79

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    Gotta change out a couple worn bushings on one of my torque bars. Question is, do they simply slide out once the bolts are removed? Or are they pressed in? Just want a heads up for possible issues before i tackle it this wkend.
     
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  3. Jun 27, 2019 #2
    Diesel Dave

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    Depends of the suspension. Some you have to press out, depends on your application. Have a torch handy just Incase they’re stuck.
     
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  4. Jun 27, 2019 #3
    Muddydog79

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    Got an ag380. They are not the tapered bushings. Thanks for the reply
     
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    Diesel Dave

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    I’m only familiar with Pete and the old KW Glide ride bushings. Someone else will chime in eventually.
     
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    spsauerland

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    Unfortunately, you have to replace the whole torque rod with original rods on AG380/Flexair. If you go with aftermarket Atro rods, you can rebush those.
     
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    Muddydog79

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    So you cant rebush the original rods on an ag 380? I did have a hard time finding the part number for those bushings, and the dealership only had the whole rod with bushings already in place, and could not find a part # for just the bushings. If they are not replaceable then that would explain that i guess. I was trying to go the cheap 30$ bushing route vs the 250$ rod.
     
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    spsauerland

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    $250 a rod, someone is gouging you.
     
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  11. Jun 27, 2019 #9
    Muddydog79

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    That would be the dealer lol. Im going to shop around now that i know they aren't re-bushable. Are you 100% sure?
     
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  12. Jun 27, 2019 #10
    spsauerland

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    Yes, it you look at them them they crimp the ends to prevent bushing walk. I have replaced quite a few and tried to find a bushing for replacement but couldn't find any offered.
     
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