Lakewwod traction bars
07-31-2010, 05:20 PM
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Lakewwod traction bars Hello anyone have any pictures of the lakewood traction bars installed?
If i use them can i eliminate the torque arm? I'm in the process of collecting parts to put in my camaro a 8.8 rear and i going to eliminate the TA and use the bar set up.
Thanks
If i use them can i eliminate the torque arm? I'm in the process of collecting parts to put in my camaro a 8.8 rear and i going to eliminate the TA and use the bar set up.
Thanks
07-31-2010, 07:21 PM
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They may work for when you are accelerating, but they also have to control the torque from the brakes. As you know, the TA transfers the bending moment to a point further away than the LCA mounts, effectively reducing the force needed to prevent rotation. Secondly, those relatively small (clamping area wise) clamps would be the only thing keeping the axle from rotating. In short, I believe that it would be dangerous or a risk of damage to remove the TA and replace it with traction bars.
08-02-2010, 03:08 PM
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I assume that he is talking about these:
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/LAK21700.htm (first result in google)
http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/LAK21700.htm (first result in google)
08-03-2010, 10:12 AM
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Those arms do eliminate the torque arm.
The issue is they move the instant center so far back in the car that it causes suspension geometry issues.
I have had several customers come to us with these on the car and we get them setup with the proper torque arm and the car works much better.
The issue is they move the instant center so far back in the car that it causes suspension geometry issues.
I have had several customers come to us with these on the car and we get them setup with the proper torque arm and the car works much better.
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08-04-2010, 09:34 AM
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i have the UMI torque arm with the driveshaft loop, im assuming with there design there would be no reason to even put those traction bars on with this set up is there?
