strut rod replacement

[Ray70Chrg]

under normal circumstances, do strut rods need to be replaced when bigger torsion bars are replaced. Do the strut rods wear out like TBs?

 

[BeepBeepRR]

More than likely the bushings would wear before the strut rods. Possibly replace the bushings while you are in there.

 

[Ray70Chrg]

More than likely the bushings would wear before the strut rods. Possibly replace the bushings while you are in there.

So there's not any torsional forces on the rods?

 

[QuickBpBp]

They get bent before they ever “wear” out!

 

[BeepBeepRR]

They keep the lower control arms from going forward and backwards. You would have to hit something or worse for it to move the lower control arm backwards or forwards.

 

[RemCharger]

Could possibly wear at the point it goes through the frame,, if it went through the sleeve . Not common though

 

[Kern Dog]

So there's not any torsional forces on the rods?

No. They do not twist or rotate. They merely swing in the arc as the LCA moves up and down. They are a non wearing item.
As stated, they are usually only replaced if they are bent from damage or an idiot tow truck operator that hangs a hook on them to drag the car up onto the tow truck. The bushings at each end are wear items.

 

[Black_Sheep]

Strut rods are not considered a wear item, but the bushings are. If you’re changing the torsion bars it would be a good time to change the strut rod bushings…