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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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so im looking for a torque arm that doesnt bolt up to my trans and it seems my 2 cheapest choices r spohn or umi, so my question is, which 1 weighs less? i dont really care about how strong 1 is compared to the other i wont be launching this at the track i only make around 400ftlbs off the spray and im sure either 1 of them r more than capable of handling way more power than i can dish out so it seems to me its just a factor of weight
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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also im looking at the 1 that is for long tube headers and includes the dsl. mild steel version
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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I am not to sure about weight but I could of sworn they were pretty close to each other. I went with the UMI TQ Arm with DSL and I love it!!!! Maybe that is why my whole car is UMI
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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I bought my car with a Spohn torque arm, no complaints. I also have UMI parts, you can't go wrong with either choice.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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i personally like umi's stuff. ive never messed with spohn so i cant offer an opinion about them.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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i wonder if i should have put this is the drag sec? those guys weigh everything
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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nobody from spohn or umi?
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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Hello
I noticed that you are asking about our Tunnel Mounted Torque Arm Part # 2203 (Adjustable)- www.umiperformance.com/2203

I am not sure on the other brands but our tunnel mounted set-up with all the hardware weighs in at 34lbs.... the other brands I am sure are very close to the same.. with in a pound or so.

We offer a very nice set-up and I am sure you would be happy

If I can help anymore please ask. Thanks!

Brad

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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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indeed that is the 1 i was looking to buy and my friend just got ur setup without the dsl and it looks pretty damn good, def a quality piece. thanks for the weight brad
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I have the Spohn Adjustable T/A-Underbody Brace w/Driveshft Loop on my 99 Formula. I don't really know what it weighs, but installation was pretty simple. Only negative I've found is I now have a "Clunk" that wasn't there before, but this may be my factory Y-pipe hitting the DSL. (They are very close to each other.) That will hopefully change with the installation of my LT Headers.
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i have spohn. but umi is great also.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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indeed that is the 1 i was looking to buy and my friend just got ur setup without the dsl and it looks pretty damn good, def a quality piece. thanks for the weight brad
Glad you like it! No problem if you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be glad to help!
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