HELP PLEASE

[willysmd]

HI Men
I need some advice on my M35 please, the tye bar or what I call a dog bone as it is shaped like one that seems to hold the rear axle on or stops it from moving, has 2 bolts going through it to the chassis rail, these in turn go through a rubber bushing, well this rubber bushing is coming out of the dog bone, it looks like the washer has pulled through, is there a quick fix to get the rubber back in, and is there a special tool to get to the nut by the leaf springs.
I have not any pictures as the truck is miles away from here, any help in this is appreciated.

Thanks
Mark

 

[cranetruck]

That's the torque rod Mark. It will have to be replaced.
Saw one on ebay a couple of weeks ago, about $20 plus shipping.

 

[willysmd]

Thanks Bjorn, I assume there is no fix, what about getting the undone that is outwards above the suspension, I tried to get a socket in there this morning whcich did not fit, is there a special tool; for this ???

Also I have the arm strapped up at the moment, is there any danger of the arm coming off completely?

 

[cranetruck]

Kenny (Recovry4x4) can tell you all about it, he has a similar situation on his m275.
The torque rods keep the axles aligned and are important.

 

[gimpyrobb]

JWC had that problem at Haspin. We jacked up the axle and were able to push it back on. Then he welded on a piece of steel longer than the circle to hold it in place till he got a replacement. YMMV.

 

[citizensoldier]

We have done the same thing gimp is talking about. We fixed Kenny's in FL with a high/low jack and a ratchet strap.. It got him back to southern Fl that way... That rubber will fight you so you need to press it back on with some lube. You can weld a big washer on it if you have access to a welder.

 

[willysmd]

OK Thanks, but how do I get access to the nut that is hidden by the leaf springs an ordinary socket will not get in

 

[Recovry4x4]

You have to take the lift bracket off the spring, there is no special tool for that.

 

[willysmd]

OK thanks you sure the springs will not fall apart though

 

[Recovry4x4]

the entire truck needs to be suspended from a frame area. If supported by the axles the whole thing will fly apart when the u bolts are cut loose.

 

[willysmd]

Damn that sounds hurtful, glad I asked the question now many thanks Kenny and the rest of the crew for your help, will let you know how I got on.

 

[acetomatoco]

George at VTCSM37 has some new teeth courtesy of a torque rod off a deuce... I have a new 5 ton rod for $100 and a insert, which can be pressed in with washer and nut for $50.. nothing for deuce... there are two types.. round cross section and H cross section... interchangeable on Deuce.

 

[Rocco]

I have a pile of torque rod if thats what im thinking
Put a picture up please.

 

[willysmd]

I will take a picture todayif possible and post up later, cheers guys

 

[bottleworks]

OD Iron has New replacement bushings or new complete rod assemblies.

http://odiron.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=4_64&products_id=330

You will need a good shop press if you went for bushing replacement.

 

[Rocco]

Yah I have a pile of the those.
They are kind of heavy.
i dont know how much it would cost to ship it from 24501?