How Necessary is TC Balancing

[varjack]

My torque converter went bad and when I pulled it out I noticed it had balancing weights on it. I have a 2004 ram 2500 2wd with the 5.7l hemi and a 545rfe transmission, and the flex plate and TC were stock. I can't seem to get a straight answer online if my motor is internally or externally balanced. Should I worry about it? If I just throw the new one in without balancing it, how long until the drive train rattles itself apart?

 

[tron67j]

You won't know if new one is balanced until you check it with a balancer.

 

[varjack]

i know i probably shouldnt trust it, but the listing for the new one claims its balanced. i'm more worried about if the weights i saw on the old one were for the engine balance

 

[kirk35]

Torque converter weights have nothing to do with engine balance. They are there to achieve good balance on the converter itself.

 

[varjack]

well after 3500 miles i can confidently say I didnt need weights on it