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Howdy, My solution works for me: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?153988-Threw-a-Torque-Rod-today&p=1971287&viewfull=1#post1971287 I ended up drilling and tapping the original insert. Biggest pain was removing the dog-bones and setting them up in the mill. Tom

Howdy simp5782, The parts were unmarked and I am under the impression from conversations with Eric that he may be having them made... I have not found any direct replacement for Eric's part myself. Tom

I used two of these: http://www.eriksmilitarysurplus.com/torodendfor51.html You can see that there is a lip on the outside of the insert to prevent the dog bone from slipping over and off the insert. Thanks for the help with locating another dog bone! Tom

Update - My Solution Hi Folks, Here is my original solution for limiting the separation of a dog bone from a standard military insert. 1) The plates are 5" x 1/4" steel disks purchased via eBay. 2) I drilled a 5/8s hole in the center of each plate (oversized for my 1/2 mounting bolt to...

Howdy, The following information was developed during my repair of a separated insert from a torque rod on my 923a2 (I had the lower, front right insert separate from the torque rod). My goal was to complete the repair without a major disassembly of the rear axle carriage or stripping the...

Hi Folks, I have finished my repairs and I am writing up two separate postings; one relating to the repair and a detailed description of the tools required to fix the defective torque rod without disassembling the drive-line/carriage/axles and one post relating to my retrofit of retaining...

Howdy, Well thanks to everyone for your help, advice and comments! This weekend I will remove the torque rod and prep it for pressing new fittings. However, I am Very Seriously thinking about making a retaining setup so the torque rod cannot fall off. I travel alone (with an old Golden...

Howdy, Today while slowly rolling down a hill the back of my M923 kicked hard to the right when I applied the brakes (gently) and there was a non-standard clank/clunk. When I climbed down to take a look I found the the first rear axle right tire almost touching the second rear axle right side...