I'm looking at getting a new torque arm and relocation kit to take the stress of my tailshaft. I notice that there are 2 types lonng T/A and short T/A. What are the difference between the two types?

 

I'm not 100% on this....but I believe the shorter T/A can hold a little more power and mounts on your tunnel where as the longer T/A mounts on your tranny but keeps driveability the same as stock. Unless you're putting out a ton of power, I'd stick with a full length T/A and get the relocation bracket, especially if you drive on the street. I've heard of noise issues and problems with braking with the shorter arm.

 

Long = Helps keep the front down on launches and does is slower to trans weight to the back.

Short = Is supposed to trans weight faster and is not as heavy.

either way you go you can get them so they don’t mount to your tail shaft.

I broke my tail shaft with my stock arm so I switched to a Siphon short arm... I don’t know if I like it because it bangs loudly going over bumps and in light throttle situations.

I know a guy with a BMR short arm that makes allot of noise as well.

 

Most short arms make alot of noise. The short arms also have the potential of giving you brake hop on the rear wheels, if your road racing for example. Thats what UMI told me when i was in the market for torque arms. I went with a long arm FWIW

 

I've been asking this same question for a while now, and it seems to be a pretty odd question, surprisingly.

From what I've gathered, the "short arm" (tunnel mount), would be a little noisier and rougher ride, but will be lighter, transfer weight faster, and transfer it directly to the body of the car.

The "long arm" (trans mounted (even if you relocate it off the tailshaft)) will be a smoother more-like-stock ride, but won't transfer weight as fast or efficiently.

The bottom line I got from several vendors and "experts" is that the short arm is more for drag applications and will pull the front wheels easier (or atleast try to).

 

Hello
Like mentioned above. If the vehicle is more of a racing application or higher HP vehicle then I would suggest going with a tunnel mounted version due to it shifting weight faster than a full length arm.

But if the vehicle is a daily drive and a weekend warrior both Drag/Auto X then I would suggest going with a full length and relocation to eliminate any issues with possibly breaking the tail shaft. Below is a link to show you what all UMI Performance has to offer!

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...4qiq91gbhamaq7

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...4qiq91gbhamaq7

If anyone has any questions feel free to ask or call.
Thanks
Brad

 

Umi long here and yank cross member Im happy.Just need a drag bar now as you can see.

 

Hello
Great Pic! And thanks for choosing UMI Performance. Feel free to leave me know when you are ready for that drag bar... below is a link to show you what all we have to offer.

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...mspthnaer4ma67

Thanks again
Brad

 

Found this thread on a "search"


I'm want to purchase a UMI Torque Arm (Long) and want to mount it with the relocation brackets...what torque arm would I use for this? Not sure which is suppossed to be purchased to match the torque arm relocate bracket; any help?

Thanks,


Matt

 

Hello Matt
I noticed that you are interested one of our full length torque arms. And I just wanted to leave you know that we do offer 2 versions. One is a non adjustable with -2 degrees built into it. And the other is adjustable to allow you to adjust your pinion angle to the designated angle even if the vehicle is lower or at stock ride height. So to tell you the truth I would highly suggest going with a full length adjustable part # (2205). Like mentioned above once you have a adjustable torque arm you will be able to fine tune the rear end by adjusting your pinion angle. Below is a link to show you what I am explaining.

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...dm6pk0ml5qi412

If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
Brad

 

So that TQ Arm is the one that uses the relocation kit to take the stress off of the tranny?

Thanks,
Matt

 

Hello Matt
Yes Sir! If you go with either a relocation cross-member (with a full length arm) it will replace the mounting location to the cross member rather than the tail shaft. And the mounting bracket will still give you options to adjust your instant center. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
Thanks
Brad