Patent ID: 6270282
Filing Date: 2001-08-07
Classification: B60G,Y10T

Abstract:
A torque rod comprising:a first end joint assembly;a first bar secured to said first end joint assembly;a second end joint assembly; anda second bar secured to said second end joint assembly;an apex pivotal joint system secured to said first and second bars, said apex pivotal joint system comprising:a first eyelet defining a first bore;a first bushing disposed within said first bore of said first eyelet;a second eyelet defining a second bore;a second bushing disposed within said second bore of said second eyelet; anda bar-pin journal disposed within both of said first and second bushings, said bar-pin journal having a first end disposed adjacent said first bushing and a second end disposed adjacent said second bushing, said first and second ends being separately attached to a drive shaft of a vehicle.