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GT's response above makes a good case for the rods not needing to flex. I would, however, like to understand where the 7.5 degrees/15 degrees specs came from. If you have a torque machine, then by all means test one as regardless it will be good for us to know.

Correct. Conducting the experiment would help us put to bed the question of whether all of the flex was in the bushings, or if the extra flex needed comes from the torque rods twisting. If that turns out to be the case, then we are set to see how different types of (modified or fabricated)...

I agree that the rubber provides some flex, but I posit that the rubber bushings can only deflect so far, and not enough to accommodate the extreme articulation these suspensions can handle. The additional twist comes from the torque rods; their I-beam sections make them able to twist. Think...

Five ton rods would have a different characteristic in terms of flex (twist), so even if they were adapted to fit because you liked their length, the handling would be affected. There might only be one way to rigorously and scientifically settle the issue of whether an extended strut has...

I would suggest that the arms are steel forgings. The forging process correctly aligns the grain - bet you didn't know that. By now you have probably seen my other post regarding the considerations when modifying or building new torque rods. In a nutshell, they have to be able to twist to...