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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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what is the best torque arm relocation kit??

and i wana just buy the relocation kit and use my own torque arm for now dont have the extra cash to buy the arm now...

is there any other kits besides the umi one to accept the factory arm is that true??
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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some one gotta kno
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Umi and BMR both have kits.look at there web sites.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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I just put the UMI in my car, it's a nice piece.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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it depends what you're plans are for the car...i went with UMI because it was better for clearance. So far it appears to be a solid piece...
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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u guys think that i can use my factory torque arm with the umi mount??
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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do u guys have a factory arm with the relocation bracket?
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by unioncarpenter84
u guys think that i can use my factory torque arm with the umi mount??
Absolutely. You can use your factory arm with our relo. You just need the blade type bushing. When the time comes, it will accept our TA as well of course.
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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i got a factory mount on there now and i feel the bushing move the transmisson like feels like its going to rip it again..

i dont wana put a poly mount because itll prob break my tail shaft.


but when i buy ur relocation kit i can just install a poly bushing then bolt it on.??

which one of the holes will i wana go with the upper or lower ones?
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 11:52 PM
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I have a edelbrock non adjustable torque arm on now.I will get the UMI re-location one when I get some more money.I really like there products.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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I replied to your PM with some more information on out kit. It will work with the factory arm using a polyurethane torque arm bushing.

Hope that helps,
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 02:11 AM
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When you use UMI version is there any difference in the way the car feels with it not on the tranny? Is it just moved to have less stress on the tranny tailshaft and that's all?
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by transwiz
When you use UMI version is there any difference in the way the car feels with it not on the tranny? Is it just moved to have less stress on the tranny tailshaft and that's all?
Our relocation kit changes the perceived feel due to its strength (no more flex) and the fact there is a poly bushing in the torque arm nose instead of rubber (less trans movement).

The main benefit, of course, is getting that T/A off the trans.

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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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i have the UMI T/A relocation bracket and i love mine. car feels more solid in turns, doesn't bounce up when i accelerate any more and keeps my tranny safe. i also have their solid T/A and the top is mounted on the second holes from the top on the bracket. the only down fall i noticed was a little more noise coming from the rear end.

now i solved this issue (i was gonna do this anyway) by pulling out my carpet, ripping off all the old padding, putting new stuff on and dynomat the whole car. not only did that eliminate odd sounds, it got rid of some vibration, small rattles and exhaust ticks. I am very happy with my relo bracket, would never put it back on the transmission.
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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On UMI's website it lists the bushing you need to use the stock TA with their TA relocation kit. http://umiperformance.com/catalog/in...roducts_id=205
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