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Is it ok to grind a little off the torque arm for exhaust clearance??

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Old 07-12-2007, 11:33 PM
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Default Is it ok to grind a little off the torque arm for exhaust clearance??

Im installing TSP true duals next week. I can remember from my last car that the TSP system sits really close to the stock torque arm. Is it ok to grind a little off the torque arm so I can tuck the exhaust up a little higher?
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is it a stock torque arm?

You might be able to get away with it, but you'll probably be grinding a pinch weld or a fold or something in which case you might want to have it welded after you make the grind.

I make no promises it won't ever fail, but neither does GM
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Yeah a lil grinding prob wont hurt. Just Dont be stupid and grind excessively around areas like oldeskool said. Even if it does bend or break go aftermarket!
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on stock you can maybe use a hammer and just dent it a little instead of grinding.




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