Gears & Axles Driveshafts | Rearends | Differentials | Gears | 12 Bolt | 9 Inch | Dana

factory torque arm question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 16, 2012 | 12:56 PM
  #1  
angus4951's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: vincennes, IN
Default factory torque arm question

Hi, I just ordered a s60 about a month ago. I'm on a budget and this is my first major mod. I got one question. will my factory torque arm be alright for a while till i get the funds for another torque arm and a relocation cross member to take it off the tranny? Thanks for all your help.
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2012 | 05:24 PM
  #2  
Big Al's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 970
Likes: 1
Default

Originally Posted by angus4951
Hi, I just ordered a s60 about a month ago. I'm on a budget and this is my first major mod. I got one question. will my factory torque arm be alright for a while till i get the funds for another torque arm and a relocation cross member to take it off the tranny? Thanks for all your help.
On a 95 yes. My S60 was an absolute drop in.

Al 95 Z 28, TH400, S60 w/spool and 4.30's
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 06:30 AM
  #3  
Bob@BruteSpeed's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
Liked
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 21,020
Likes: 35
From: Roanoke, IN
Default

Just keep an eye on the oem torque arm. I have seen them bend approx six inches ahead of the rear. When they bend the front of the rear will start to angle upward. Bob
__________________
ATI ProCharger and Moser Sales 260 672-2076

PM's disabled, please e-mail me
E-mail: brutespeed@gmail.comob@brutespeed.com

https://brutespeed.com/ Link to website


Reply
Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:17 PM
  #4  
angus4951's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: vincennes, IN
Default thanks for your guys input

Ok thanks for the heads up bob. one question though. I don't plan on lowering the car so would a non adjustable torque arm and a cross member that relocates it off the trannys tailshaft be alright? I plan to go with a full length torque arm. I don't drag race at all. I just like to improve on various areas of the car. In other words make it better than stock but still very streetable. Reason why I'm replacing axle is well just to get rid of a weak link. Thanks for al your input guys. my sig is blank I thought i put stuff in there but I guess not. My car is a 2002 z28 M6. stock as all I can tell. except for some pcm tuning such as deleting the AIR codes and cat codes.
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 06:15 AM
  #5  
Bob@BruteSpeed's Avatar
LS1Tech Sponsor
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Active Streak: 60 Days
Liked
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 21,020
Likes: 35
From: Roanoke, IN
Default

Originally Posted by angus4951
Ok thanks for the heads up bob. one question though. I don't plan on lowering the car so would a non adjustable torque arm and a cross member that relocates it off the trannys tailshaft be alright? I plan to go with a full length torque arm. I don't drag race at all. I just like to improve on various areas of the car. In other words make it better than stock but still very streetable. Reason why I'm replacing axle is well just to get rid of a weak link. Thanks for al your input guys. my sig is blank I thought i put stuff in there but I guess not. My car is a 2002 z28 M6. stock as all I can tell. except for some pcm tuning such as deleting the AIR codes and cat codes.
You're welcome. An adjustable torque arm is not that much more than the non adjustable torque arms, I always recommend going with adjustable as it allows you to adjust the pinion angle. You may not ever need to adjust the pinion angle, but it would be there in case you ever need to. Bob
__________________
ATI ProCharger and Moser Sales 260 672-2076

PM's disabled, please e-mail me
E-mail: brutespeed@gmail.comob@brutespeed.com

https://brutespeed.com/ Link to website


Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:11 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE