Crossmember mounted torque arms!
just to clarify, these ones listed above, are a replacement piece for the rear most trans tunnel bracket correct, not that one that the trans mount is attached 2 correct? is there a different setup that incorporates the mount onto the same bracket as the trans mount or am I totally wrong about how this works, I know I don't want the weld onto the trans tunnel type like the BMR trak pac
You want the relocation kit that replaces the trans mount.
NOT The tunnel mount TA if its a DD or street car.
The first pic Ryan posted is the one I took off my car.
In those pics you can see how the front of the TA mounts to the tunnel brace. Under load it pivots. I do not recomend it for a steet car.
If your going to do it the TA relocation kit that replaces the trans mount is the way to go.
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I haven't seen yours, but I think we might have you beat carnage wise:
Link:
http://lsxextreme.com/showthread.php?p=74#post74
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http://lsxextreme.com/showthread.php?p=74#post74
I might be able to give you a run for your money...
The output shaft twisted off. I fucked up the planets and all sorts of other **** inside the trans...Im not sure what went first, the housing or the output shaft, but my moneys on the shaft...
The shaft probably went, then the driveshaft flopin around in there is probably what broke the housing...
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I have the same unit, could not agree more! It is noisy compared to stock, but not to bad. If I had to do it again I would prolly get the adjustable, but it was not available when I bough mine back in 01'.
THanks for the nice explanation and pictures of all that stuff, is there any reason to pick one company's version of this over another? some appear to be tubular others are box tubing? I would think round tubing would be stronger/lighter but that's just me?
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I have the jegster installed and I was thinking of running a weld across the bottom since my bolts seem to still allow the plate to shift a bit. There is a bit of noise but not that bad. You think it would be OK to do a few 1 inch welds on the sheet metal? Oter than that it works great.
If you have any additional questions please ask and I will be glad to help.
Thank you!
Ryan
I have the jegster installed and I was thinking of running a weld across the bottom since my bolts seem to still allow the plate to shift a bit. There is a bit of noise but not that bad. You think it would be OK to do a few 1 inch welds on the sheet metal? Oter than that it works great.
Our torque arm relocation kits in most cases are lighter than the factory crossmember and torque arm mount combined or of equal weight. Boxed tubing and round tubing really doesn't make a different on certain items, it depends on the design and manufactures quality of the item.
If you have any additional questions please ask and I will be glad to help.
Thank you!
Ryan
If you have any additional questions please ask and I will be glad to help.
Thank you!
Ryan
Just wondering if there is any truth in the tunnel mount style causing play in the DS? Because of the way the TA Mounts to the crossmember? It sure seemed like it.
I put on a UMI full length TA and Im completely happy with it. No noise or slop and even road noise is much better than stock. Rear tires feel planted. All around 100x better than stock.
this seems like what I want Since I need a new transcross member and I'd like to get a better TA this seems like the best piece as far as cost, adjustability etc.. anyone disagree? I can't find anything similar from UMI etc as they sell everything seperately..
Which company to use?
While I’m sure all these aftermarket companies make fine components, I did have issues with Spohn. When I started modding my car, I was going to go all Spohn. Their 405XM tunnel mount T/A crossmember was welded way off and would not bolt up to the car. Despite sending them photos, they said my car was out of wack. Comparing another one from them side by side and it was plain how far off it was, it was welded wrong. They never made good on it.
Since then, I’ve been using and recommending UMI. BRM also makes great looking stuff and I wouldn’t hesitate using them.
While I’m sure all these aftermarket companies make fine components, I did have issues with Spohn. When I started modding my car, I was going to go all Spohn. Their 405XM tunnel mount T/A crossmember was welded way off and would not bolt up to the car. Despite sending them photos, they said my car was out of wack. Comparing another one from them side by side and it was plain how far off it was, it was welded wrong. They never made good on it.
Since then, I’ve been using and recommending UMI. BRM also makes great looking stuff and I wouldn’t hesitate using them.
That is the style most people have problems with. Also the doesnt replace the trans crossmember it replaces the flimsy sheet metal crossmember behind the trans.
Ok, glad I asked, I think the online pictures/descriptions aren't that clear, is there any company that is selling what I'm talking about or do you need to just buy a replacement trans crossmember which moves the TA attachment point and then a seperate TA? I'd like to buy something that is made to work together, but I'd like to not have to spend $600 when a used stock crossmember is like $50???
Non-adjustable, mounts to stock tranny mount:
Adjustable, mounts to stock tranny mount:
Adjustable, mounts to (shown) tunnel brace:
Adjustable, mounts to (shown) tunnel brace, clears big exhaust & LT's:
Adjustable, mounts to (shown) tunnel brace, clears big exhaust & LT's, with D/S loop:
You'll need this one more thing with any aftermarket T/A:
Adjustable, mounts to stock tranny mount:
Adjustable, mounts to (shown) tunnel brace:
Adjustable, mounts to (shown) tunnel brace, clears big exhaust & LT's:
Adjustable, mounts to (shown) tunnel brace, clears big exhaust & LT's, with D/S loop:
You'll need this one more thing with any aftermarket T/A: