FMTV Torque Rods

[RPLASCENCIA9010]

I've been working on FMTVs and I want to know, does anyone know if a torque rod with a little bit of a tilt causes it to be deadline. Ive gone through the TM and could not find anything. Rubber at the ends is good but the rods have some tilt/ canted a little bit.

 

[aw113sgte]

I've been working on FMTVs and I want to know, does anyone know if a torque rod with a little bit of a tilt causes it to be deadline. Ive gone through the TM and could not find anything. Rubber at the ends is good but the rods have some tilt/ canted a little bit.

Perhaps I'm not quite clear, but they can tilt as they have balljoints at both ends, not necessarily indicative of any issues.

 

[RPLASCENCIA9010]

Perhaps I'm not quite clear, but they can tilt as they have balljoints at both ends, not necessarily indicative of any issues.

Gotcha, I just needed some clarification
Thank you

 

[jaws4518]

Perhaps I'm not quite clear, but they can tilt as they have balljoints at both ends, not necessarily indicative of any issues.

All of my torque rods seals on my truck are falling apart. I see grease. Are they factory greased at installation? The ball joints look tight with no play. Do I need to do anything?

 

[aw113sgte]

All of my torque rods seals on my truck are falling apart. I see grease. Are they factory greased at installation? The ball joints look tight with no play. Do I need to do anything?

They are greased but without the seals the grease will fall out and crap will get in. They should be fixed.