Torque Arm questions...Help!
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Torque Arm questions...Help! A friend of mine is having problems with the stock torque arm. We both knew it would need to be replaced soon, as he's still running completely stock suspension in back.
After Speed Inc. took a look at it, they noticed the torque arm was literally being ripped from it's mount. They recommended the BMR X-Treme Duty Torque Arm, I'm guessing because it doesn't connect to the tranny tailshaft and therefore, ripping out again WON'T be a problem.
Just wondering if there were any alternatives (preferably cheaper?) to the X-Treme Tq. Arm that would work as well or better, and stop this problem. Spohn? Random Tech?
Need help, ASAP!
Thanks!
After Speed Inc. took a look at it, they noticed the torque arm was literally being ripped from it's mount. They recommended the BMR X-Treme Duty Torque Arm, I'm guessing because it doesn't connect to the tranny tailshaft and therefore, ripping out again WON'T be a problem.
Just wondering if there were any alternatives (preferably cheaper?) to the X-Treme Tq. Arm that would work as well or better, and stop this problem. Spohn? Random Tech?
Need help, ASAP!
Thanks!
Re: Torque Arm questions...Help! I have the Spohn torque arm where the tunnel brace bolts to the SLP SFC's, which in turn bolt to my BMR LCA's. A very sturdy and tight setup.
I'm pleased with it.
I'm pleased with it.
Re: Torque Arm questions...Help! Yank makes a crossmember that allows you to mount the stock torque arm off the tranny. Includes a driveshaft loop too. I'll check on the price, but I'm sure it's a lot less that an aftermarket torque arm.
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Re: Torque Arm questions...Help! Got the Random Tech. It's been good for 1.6's thus far.
Are there any reported problems with the Spohn? It just seems that the area of the G-load brace. Those 4 bolts don't seem to be the strongest area IMO. I'd be a little nervous about the bolts being stripped.
I think if I had to choose another TQ arm, I'd go with the BMR Xtreme <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" />
Are there any reported problems with the Spohn? It just seems that the area of the G-load brace. Those 4 bolts don't seem to be the strongest area IMO. I'd be a little nervous about the bolts being stripped.
I think if I had to choose another TQ arm, I'd go with the BMR Xtreme <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" />
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Re: Torque Arm questions...Help! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patrick G:
<strong>Yank makes a crossmember that allows you to mount the stock torque arm off the tranny. Includes a driveshaft loop too. I'll check on the price, but I'm sure it's a lot less that an aftermarket torque arm.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I know there are crossmember kits that allow you to mount the stock torque arm off the tailshaft, but seriously, the car needs an aftermarket torque arm. The stocker will go soon...
As of now the Spohn unit looks like a nicely made unit that will handle anything...
Bos, yes I've seen under your car. You also have an aftermarket crossmember. Joe doesn't want that. You have to weld that in.
We plan to install the new arm ourselves (Izzo's backed up and Joe wouldn't be able to get in for at least a month)
Anyone got any tips on installing a torque arm (Spohn particularly) and setting the pinion angle?
Thanks!
<strong>Yank makes a crossmember that allows you to mount the stock torque arm off the tranny. Includes a driveshaft loop too. I'll check on the price, but I'm sure it's a lot less that an aftermarket torque arm.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I know there are crossmember kits that allow you to mount the stock torque arm off the tailshaft, but seriously, the car needs an aftermarket torque arm. The stocker will go soon...
As of now the Spohn unit looks like a nicely made unit that will handle anything...
Bos, yes I've seen under your car. You also have an aftermarket crossmember. Joe doesn't want that. You have to weld that in.
We plan to install the new arm ourselves (Izzo's backed up and Joe wouldn't be able to get in for at least a month)
Anyone got any tips on installing a torque arm (Spohn particularly) and setting the pinion angle?
Thanks!
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Re: Torque Arm questions...Help! TTT.
Anyone got any tips/trick and instructions on how to install the Spohn unit?
Looks pretty straight forward.
Also, when setting the pinion angle, it's best to do this WITH the driver IN the car, correct?
Anyone got any tips/trick and instructions on how to install the Spohn unit?
Looks pretty straight forward.
Also, when setting the pinion angle, it's best to do this WITH the driver IN the car, correct?
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Re: Torque Arm questions...Help! I've heard that people have had NO problems at all with the floorpan.
I'm pretty sure they know what they were doing when they designed the Torque Arm.
I'm pretty sure they know what they were doing when they designed the Torque Arm.
Re: Torque Arm questions...Help! You should have no problem with the mounting points of the Spohn Torque Arm. I've had mine on the car for almost 2 years with no bolt hole problems. I've had the piece off several times and couldn't find any stress cracks either. I do recommend getting grade 8 bolts in place of the ones Spohn sends you for added security.
Also I do have the "older version" which is a different design than the new one.
The install is pretty straight forward and comes
set at 0 degrees pinion angle (there is a red mark on the adjusting nut which will face down when installed). Hope this helps.
Also I do have the "older version" which is a different design than the new one.
The install is pretty straight forward and comes
set at 0 degrees pinion angle (there is a red mark on the adjusting nut which will face down when installed). Hope this helps.