Which torque arm
Re: Which torque arm </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I read Tony's home page often to find what works. I figure he broke everything that isn't strong enough</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sad, but true! If it can bust or break, I'll figure it out. I'm just honest enough to admit (and list) all of my broken stuff hahaha.
The LG exclusive T/A mount comes with the torque arm. There are no photos of it because they didn't want other shops to copy it. Its unique as far as I've seen. Has a heim joint and a slider, and mounts in place of the factory mount.
The adjustable length LCAs will not directly change pinion angle, but will alter the rotating axis length of the rear suspension geometry, which also has an affect. You can also use LCA relocation brackets if your car is lowered to help adjust this geometry.
If I'm cutting 1.4X 60' times in a 3600+ lb car by only dumping the clutch at 4000 rpm:
1. I'm making damn good power and torque
2. The suspension setup is working well
My best 60' times before doing any suspension mods was only a 1.58 on a good day. Typically it was 1.62 average. Now I average 1.50 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
Sure, the HAL shocks have some to do with this, but my stock torque arm bent on weaker launches, and definitely wouldn't hold up to this abuse I'm putting thru it now <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Also, If I ever bust this T/A, Lou will just design me a more brutal setup. Hope I never need it! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Tony
The LG exclusive T/A mount comes with the torque arm. There are no photos of it because they didn't want other shops to copy it. Its unique as far as I've seen. Has a heim joint and a slider, and mounts in place of the factory mount.
The adjustable length LCAs will not directly change pinion angle, but will alter the rotating axis length of the rear suspension geometry, which also has an affect. You can also use LCA relocation brackets if your car is lowered to help adjust this geometry.
If I'm cutting 1.4X 60' times in a 3600+ lb car by only dumping the clutch at 4000 rpm:
1. I'm making damn good power and torque
2. The suspension setup is working well
My best 60' times before doing any suspension mods was only a 1.58 on a good day. Typically it was 1.62 average. Now I average 1.50 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
Sure, the HAL shocks have some to do with this, but my stock torque arm bent on weaker launches, and definitely wouldn't hold up to this abuse I'm putting thru it now <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
Also, If I ever bust this T/A, Lou will just design me a more brutal setup. Hope I never need it! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Tony
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Re: Which torque arm </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mitchntx:
<strong>Fireball, GlennM6Z28 broke one of those high dollar Spohn units on a road course during severe wheel hop. It broke at the slip joint.
It was repaired and he then ran over some road debris and it caught on the torque arm cross member and ripped it right out of the floor pan.
He now has a G2 and his wheel hop has been eliminated.
FYI</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">well the spohn has be recently redesigned. It has worked well for George Baxter and for Mic5ey...I know mickey cuts 1.4x 60-s and well you know about george baxter <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
<strong>Fireball, GlennM6Z28 broke one of those high dollar Spohn units on a road course during severe wheel hop. It broke at the slip joint.
It was repaired and he then ran over some road debris and it caught on the torque arm cross member and ripped it right out of the floor pan.
He now has a G2 and his wheel hop has been eliminated.
FYI</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">well the spohn has be recently redesigned. It has worked well for George Baxter and for Mic5ey...I know mickey cuts 1.4x 60-s and well you know about george baxter <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
Re: Which torque arm My TA came with the mount. Simple design
It's a direct bolt in, no fabrication required.
The unit is a ladder design, made from heavy wall square tubing. It's a stout looking piece, not weighing any more than the stock unit.
It's a direct bolt in, no fabrication required.
The unit is a ladder design, made from heavy wall square tubing. It's a stout looking piece, not weighing any more than the stock unit.
