What is the purpose of transverse rods, and when are they required?
Heavy-duty transverse rods provide lateral support for Hendrickson vocational suspensions, by transmitting lateral loads directly into the frame instead of through the suspension. This keeps the axle centered laterally and controls axle walkout during cornering. Furthermore, the design allows for maximum articulation and extended bushing life. Rugged upper longitudinal torque rods help maintain optimum driveline angles by absorbing axle braking and accelerating torque. For transverse rod requirements, refer to Transverse Rod Applications (Lit # SEU-0213 and 59310-004).
