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Brian Buchanan

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Magnum chassis rear torque arm
« on: December 05, 2025, 10:45:58 PM »
Hello: Has anyone ever been able to source the adjustable rear torque arms for a Magnum chassis? Have a broken one and when I inquired about one from Beaver Coach I was quoted $1695.00 FOB Bend, quite honestly I can't afford a $2000 repair right now, I have nothing against a company making a profit but this price is ridiculous. I know they a the ball style bushings but I just can not believe it worth that much. Any ideas or suggestions appreciated.
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Re: Magnum chassis rear torque arm
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2025, 01:13:17 AM »
Brian
The adjustable lower torque rod can be replaced with a fixed length one with a welded kit .

Brian go to the coach assist library  ( common problems) l where you will find an article I wrote tilted (repair / replace torque rods) out lining the torque rods and replacement kits .

This is a link to the weldable  kits for the rears ( they have a larger bolt hole than the fronts)

https://www.stengelbros.net/345-820-Uni-Rod-Kit_p_11504.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqiUL0Pe-wkysxNWA2-QDqchbthytQSwGlpf1dtEAOxhOG2u6_R


Hope this helps
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Re: Magnum chassis rear torque arm
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2025, 04:20:03 PM »
I had found that kit on the Dayton Parts site, but I could not find the bushing width, have you used this kit? And was the bushing 3.25” wide? Or did you have to add shims?
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Re: Magnum chassis rear torque arm
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2025, 11:36:11 PM »
Yes I've used one to replace one of my rear lower adjustable torque rods.

Eric
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