OLDWS6

Just finished with installing sub frame connectors, panhard bar and relocation kit, bilstein shocks and struts. Already had replaced lower control arms and installed a differential girdle.

My question is; do I need to replace the torque arm? I won't be visiting a drag strip. I just want good handling while driving in the mountains.

Chris Paveglio

iTrader: (2)

Why not Koni's? For good handling the really are the best (without going to silly-money double-adjustable vikings or penskes).

OLDWS6

Now, getting back to my original question, Should the stock torque arm be replaced? Would that improve handling?

Majestic9C1

iTrader: (19)

an upgraded torque arm with poly bushing will not flex as much and put more power to the ground when taking off... If you do alot of hard launches than a Torque arm relocation bracket would be ideal to get it off the back of the transmission to potentially avoid cracking the transmission case.

OLDWS6

With a 6 sp and a 10 bolt I'm not planning on any hard launches. I just want a good handling car. If the torque arm would improve handling by keeping the rear wheels more firmly planted in a turn I would consider replacing it. Thank you for your well reasoned answer.

landstuhltaylor

iTrader: (6)

You just want someone to tell you what you want to hear

OLDWS6

No, I'd just like someone to answer a specific question like Majestic9C1 did, and I thank him for that. I still don't understand what Koni shocks have to do with whether or not I should change my torque arm.