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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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Installed UMI torgue arm relocation crossmember on my camaro.I notice some vibration.Is this normal?
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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yes. but if its an aftermarket torque arm, severe vibration is a sign of a bad pinion angle
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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This is with the stock arm.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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If you've replaced the stock rubber bushing with a polyurethane one, you may notice more vibration. Since you've relocated the mounting point from the transmission tail-shaft, to a crossmember which is attached to the body, any vibration is more likely to be transferred into the body. In the stock configuration, vibration would have to go through the torque arm bushing, the transmission mount, and then into the x-member, then into the body of the car. With the relocation kit, it has to go through a firmer polyurethane bushing, into the x-member, then into the body so any vibration is not as isolated. I guess this is just a long-winded way of saying 'yes', IMHO, to your question.
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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I 2nd JB442's answer.
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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right, when i had the relocation crossmember it rattled the change in my cup etc, but if it shakes the car or you hear grinding, harsh noizes, then something is really wrong
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