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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 11:41 AM
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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.
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Why not Koni's? For good handling the really are the best (without going to silly-money double-adjustable vikings or penskes).
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Originally Posted by Chris Paveglio
Why not Koni's? For good handling the really are the best (without going to silly-money double-adjustable vikings or penskes).
Now, getting back to my original question, Should the stock torque arm be replaced? Would that improve handling?
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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.
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Old Apr 8, 2019 | 07:18 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by OLDWS6
Now, getting back to my original question, Should the stock torque arm be replaced? Would that improve handling?


You just want someone to tell you what you want to hear
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Old Apr 9, 2019 | 10:15 AM
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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.
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