Thanks for explaining the defect of a bad torque arm, I watched a couple other videos but no one explained the defects of a bad torque arm because my truck hops like a horse when I bobtail.
just remember,dont wait for the last minute to replace something,if you see it cracked or with a hole or it just dont seem right,replace it a.s.a.p.that will keep you out of the the side of the road,invest in your truck,dont buy cheap parts for your truck,good luck and congrats on get your rigg
Thanks. For. The. Video. Victor. I. Am. A. New. Subscriber. I. Am. A. Journey. Man. Fleet. Technician. With. Seven. Years. Of. Experience great. Video. Keep. Them. Coming. Very. Educational. Learned. A. Lot. God. Bless
thanks for your comments,i try to do it myself before i pay for it,even though i have broke alot of bolts and stripped alot of them as well,but my little experince has made me learn the hard way lol,
Mine is offset about an inch as well. Torque arm bushing (on the #2 / first drive axle) is squeezed out to 1 side.. I got vibration at the back of the truck, then it seems like the front (steering wheel starts shaking. Ive spent alot of money chasing the problem But Didnt do the torque arms. Did u solve your offset problem? If so, how did u do it?
The two screws that goes with the bracket, is there a part number for that and what size does they make? how about the two short one, what are their sizes? Are they for DAF CF 75 2013 onwards?
@@rcj9611 Yes, as well as the torque rods. Leaf spring bushings can go back and forth and cause swaying if they are bad. The torque rod can as well but usually its only because the leaf spring bushings are bad. Best to replace the torque rods as well.
@@rcj9611 Replace leaf bushing. Meassure axle centering from brake drum inner liner to frame and make sure you have the same meassurement on both sides. If not then shim the torque rod at differential side until you havevit centered. Same with second rear axle. Then go in for a two rear axle thrust alignment to match up rear with front. You can use a string but the lasers are more accurate. Then you should be hood to go and no more sway.
I see most of you guys work with power tools which is fine but I still torque everything with my own arms just for piece of mind... old school like that.
The vibration that you felt would it feel like it's in the Driveline..? I've replace the U-joints but I still got vibration and cant tell where it's coming from. Just curious of what type of vibration did you feel I feel it in my steering wheel I feel it in my rear end and I've never changed them since I've got the truck and I put a half a million miles on it.. 2007 Freightliner Columbia
I'm having the same issue on my columbia 2010.. that truck has developed one bumpy ride.. I'm changing this suckers since one of them is pretty bad.. then will go from there since I already got a three axles alignment and new steers less than two weeks ago
I guess that will be the next thing that I will change I got the leveling rod and it's still bumpy I'm trying to check out how much rubber is gone or moved my rubber is cracked just like that but they are $100 a piece and I pull containers since that tell you anything but that is my next step appreciate the comment
Hey brother Vic good day to you👍🏼 Question brother! Do I need to take out my old Torque Arm and take it to Franklin or part store to get the right part? Or how do I get the right part without taking the old one out. Thnx in advance 👍🏼
franklin wants you to take the old one in,but freightliner they will look it up on there system and you will get a new one without taking off the old one,good luck
Did u have problems before u changed em.. if so, what type of issue? I got shakes and its costed alot but not solve the problem. Havent done these yet. Please let me know.. thanks
no question is a silly one bro,no i didnt take it to get alin,wich i should of,good catch,thanks for tuuning,but i had the aligment done about a week ago,
@@vicmed6088 I bet your centering and thrust is gone by now along with 3 sets of tires. You ALWAYS center and thryst align after replacing torque arms.
Manufactures have different torque specs on suspension components and if you replace these bolts check the service bulletin from the part manufacture, especially if using aftermarket bolts from Hendrickson or Euclid as it will vary. These bolts are suppose to be replaced with torque arms but very few people ever do that. Factory spec is roughly 450 ft lbs with a max of 502 ft lbs.
Matt Moschkau nospam3001 The torque spec will not be over 100 ft lbs on the torque arms. I just replaced my shocks and the bolts are about the same size. The torque was close to 100 ft lbs. You can figure out the torque spec on most nuts by using a torque wrench, but the opposite direction. If your torque wrench can’t be used both directions, you might want to get yourself one that does to figure out the torque spec the bolt has. I used 100 ft lbs for my shocks. I used 30 ft lbs on my airbags. My airbags actually came with a label indicating the torque spec based on the thickness of the bolt.
You should not be teaching this procedure. How did you disassemble and what size is the socket on the impact. Also which side of the torque bars do you disconnect first,? Stop teaching. Thx
yes its cheaper,but i like my money maker to have new stuuf,replacing the bushing will not replace the weak bar,its been on their for years,so i rather replace the whole thing
Torque arm replacement requires proper shimming and alignment. I bet your axles are now offset. You have to meassure centering the axle first and then add or subtract shims so the axle is completly centered. Front and back axle should be perfectly centered and then a rear axle alignment is required to make sure your torsion is set correctly. People put videos up like this but only sjow you what they know. Anybody can replace the torque arms but there is a lot more to it then that. Otherwise, your tires will pay the price through damage and excessive wear. Not to mention, your pinion can very easily cost you thousands all because you did not center and align properly. This video should be taken down because it is misinformation!!!
