Funny link on Yota front axle

[Kevin B.]

The stubby link that runs north-south between a frame mount and the left side of my front axle - why is it there, and should I bother putting it back on after I get this new alternator in? I can't figure out what it's supposed to accomplish besides be in my way.

 

[AX10TOY]

It is a torque rod that toyota put in place for axle wrap, most of us leave it out and cut the bracket off the housing for better flex

 

[Kevin B.]

That sounds like a plan, I'll do that.

 

[AX10TOY]

Plus if you run hydro it will be in the way

 

[Rot Box]

That's there to keep the axle in place while braking. Without it the factory push/pull steering becomes scary under heavy braking especially with lifted springs. I would leave it unless you have cross over steering trust me I learned the hard way lol.

 

[Kevin B.]

That's there to keep the axle in place while braking. Without it the factory push/pull steering becomes scary under heavy braking especially with lifted springs. I would leave it unless you have cross over steering trust me I learned the hard way lol.

Now that I know what it's called , a little googling tells me this is the consensus. Cut it out when I go crossover, otherwise leave it in.

Thanks guys!

 

[TRD270]

We had it pulled off of my ladies 84 before we put cross over on, ohh boy thats some scary braking