Tunnel mount TA issues??
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Tunnel mount TA issues?? Have people been having issues with the tunnel mounted torque arms ripping out of the floor? I've been planning on getting one for awhile, and my exhaust is setup so that I can install one with my TD's but a few people I know have said this can be an issue. Personally never heard or seen anything on here about it. Thanks
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I noticed you are interested in a tunnel mounted torque arm. We have not had any issues with ours ripping off of the floor due to our is a bolt on application. But I also noticed you have turn downs on the vehicle as well. And most of the time that causes a clearance issue with the cross member and exhaust. But you said it was made to work with a arm like that...If by chance would you be able to post a pic and I will be able to get a better idea on what I could recommend. With this particular set up I always just recommend a full length arm and a relocation bracket. Now don't get me wrong there has been some customers that had some custom work done to there exhaust to allow this specific set up to fit.
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Brad
I noticed you are interested in a tunnel mounted torque arm. We have not had any issues with ours ripping off of the floor due to our is a bolt on application. But I also noticed you have turn downs on the vehicle as well. And most of the time that causes a clearance issue with the cross member and exhaust. But you said it was made to work with a arm like that...If by chance would you be able to post a pic and I will be able to get a better idea on what I could recommend. With this particular set up I always just recommend a full length arm and a relocation bracket. Now don't get me wrong there has been some customers that had some custom work done to there exhaust to allow this specific set up to fit.
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Brad
I dont think ive heard of anyone tearing out the mount. If it is a concern, 3 point SFCs will help distribute the loads better too, since they mount to the same position the TA does.
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I can't find pictures of the setup I mimicked, but I ran both mufflers to the passenger side. That way the pipe doesn't have to cross the torque arm's path. The Xpipes position will still need slightly adjusted, but should clear the long tube style tunnel mount. I'll keep looking to find those pics.
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Found them. There's more on this page bout half way down.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...cs-too-16.html
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The torque arm will not rip out the floor. On hard acceleration the tunnel mount is pushed up against the floor of the cockpit. The only time the tunnel mount is pulled down is under braking. Since the rear is only responsible for about 30% of the braking power the tunnel mount isn't pulled down with the same amount of force that pushes it up.
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