Spohn Torque Arm
06-01-2006, 07:36 PM
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Spohn Torque Arm Has anyone ever broken one of these torque arms?? My friend just called me with the news...I snapped the plate that bolts to the rearend...3/8 stamped steel 
One of my bolts wouldn't tighten up so he was checking it out while welding in my LCA relocation brackets...unreal !
One of my bolts wouldn't tighten up so he was checking it out while welding in my LCA relocation brackets...unreal ! 
06-01-2006, 08:57 PM
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that can happen if you dont keep them tight. any torque arm will do that. do you have a moser rear. if so they can be a pain. i have never had any probs but some people have. call them up and see what they say.
06-03-2006, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SS1875
Where did you guy's get the longer bolts??
I have to either fix the TA or get a new one first then worry about the bolts.
I have to either fix the TA or get a new one first then worry about the bolts.
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06-03-2006, 11:49 AM
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I'm going to be buying UMI Performances 1982-02 GM F-Body Transmission Mounted Adjustable Torque Arm for $290.00 soon. Would you guys recommend getting the hardware kit that includes longer bolts? Would you also recommend getting chrome moly or mild steel?
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06-03-2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by blind527
I'm going to be buying UMI Performances 1982-02 GM F-Body Transmission Mounted Adjustable Torque Arm for $290.00 soon. Would you guys recommend getting the hardware kit that includes longer bolts? Would you also recommend getting chrome moly or mild steel?
Might as well do it right and get the best you can buy. That's my motto. Other's might have more mods than me, but I try to buy the best I can, I rather have the best quality over quantity.
06-03-2006, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MannyZ28
Might as well do it right and get the best you can buy. That's my motto. Other's might have more mods than me, but I try to buy the best I can, I rather have the best quality over quantity.
06-03-2006, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by blind527
The only reason I ask is because I hear chrome moly is and can be very brittle, and can crack or split if used on a daily driven vehicle. The mild steel allows a little more flex.
Shoot Ryan from UMI a PM....I am sure he can guide you the right way.
06-03-2006, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bmfcamaro
that can happen if you dont keep them tight. any torque arm will do that. do you have a moser rear. if so they can be a pain. i have never had any probs but some people have. call them up and see what they say.
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06-05-2006, 09:33 PM
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I just bought a spohn floor mounted longtube lt1 setup torque arm -$395 and the hardware package. I'm installing it tomorrow, but later on down the road, when I purchase a 12 bolt or 9" rear, will I have problems with the torque arm? It's a great strong piece and I'd hate to get rid of it, especially after spending four hundred dollars on it.
and the hardware package. I'm installing it tomorrow, but later on down the road, when I purchase a 12 bolt or 9" rear, will I have problems with the torque arm? It's a great strong piece and I'd hate to get rid of it, especially after spending four hundred dollars on it. 
06-08-2006, 01:39 PM
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Yep I broke it. 
1.42 60 with a 6 speed. PS Spohn stood behind there product. I just had to pay for the new slicks that got cut down in the process and the yoke that twisted when it pulled the driveshaft out of the tranny.
1.42 60 with a 6 speed. PS Spohn stood behind there product. I just had to pay for the new slicks that got cut down in the process and the yoke that twisted when it pulled the driveshaft out of the tranny.
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I have the spohn as well and have to go under and tighten them every now and then. every now and then I will get a clunk in the rear when accelerating. I went under the car and the torque arm had some play up and down. Looks like some of the powdercoating came off and is giving it a little more play than usual. I called spohn and they just said to tighten it down a bit more and it solved the problem.
going to be getting the longer bolts next time it starts up.
How many times have you borken things that normal people wouldn't even think about going wrong. that sucks
going to be getting the longer bolts next time it starts up.
How many times have you borken things that normal people wouldn't even think about going wrong. that sucks
06-08-2006, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by black01_WS6
I have the spohn as well and have to go under and tighten them every now and then. every now and then I will get a clunk in the rear when accelerating. I went under the car and the torque arm had some play up and down. Looks like some of the powdercoating came off and is giving it a little more play than usual. I called spohn and they just said to tighten it down a bit more and it solved the problem.
going to be getting the longer bolts next time it starts up.
How many times have you borken things that normal people wouldn't even think about going wrong. that sucks
going to be getting the longer bolts next time it starts up.
How many times have you borken things that normal people wouldn't even think about going wrong. that sucks
06-08-2006, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TAGOES11S
Yep I broke it. 1.42 60 with a 6 speed. PS Spohn stood behind there product. I just had to pay for the new slicks that got cut down in the process and the yoke that twisted when it pulled the driveshaft out of the tranny.
1.42 60 with a 6 speed. PS Spohn stood behind there product. I just had to pay for the new slicks that got cut down in the process and the yoke that twisted when it pulled the driveshaft out of the tranny. OOOOOUCH! mine is not nearly that severe. I only snapped the plate on the first bolt on the underside of the rearend. I must say that is very impressive though.
06-09-2006, 05:04 AM
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OOOOOUCH! mine is not nearly that severe. I only snapped the plate on the first bolt on the underside of the rearend. I must say that is very impressive though.
It the bolts mounting the torque arm to the rearend loosen up, the torque arm will work the bolts back and forth, and can cause them to strip out the threads in the rear-end, plus ruin the torque arm bracket. Normally you can hear and feel this movement when the bolts loosen up, but not always.
The Moser 9 inch uses the factory method of mounting the torque arm, using two long bolts that go all the way down through. The Moser 9 inch does not have the problem with the torque arm bolts backing out. For those of us with the Moser 12 bolt, we have found that longer torque arm bolts and loc-tite are a must. Bob
