Torque arm questions
Torque arm questions what is the purpose of the torque arm? is it basically to hold the rearend in place? does the shape of the torque arm matter as long as the rearend is held in place at the correct angle? I guess what I am getting at is.....has anyone ever thought of making one that is the same principal as the sphon torque arm but shorter? I am wanting to keep my x-pipe and my fiance's dad suggested that I make one like he did on his 32 coupe. any ideas?
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The torque are keeps the rearend from rotating up or down. Making the arm shorter or longer moves the instant center of you rear supension around. Making the arm shorter may make the car hit harder off the line, it might hit to hard and make the tires bounce and loose traction. I would buy what torque arm you want and have a custom exhaust bent.
There is a good post in the Advanced section by Madman on the instant center. You may try reading up a little on it.
There is a good post in the Advanced section by Madman on the instant center. You may try reading up a little on it.
Originally Posted by smoknta
The torque are keeps the rearend from rotating up or down. Making the arm shorter or longer moves the instant center of you rear supension around. Making the arm shorter may make the car hit harder off the line, it might hit to hard and make the tires bounce and loose traction. I would buy what torque arm you want and have a custom exhaust bent.
There is a good post in the Advanced section by Madman on the instant center. You may try reading up a little on it.
There is a good post in the Advanced section by Madman on the instant center. You may try reading up a little on it.
