Duralast government agencies alldata repair alldata diy autozone mx. Torque arm suspension systems chevy high performance. The torque arm can be mounted below or above if there is room the axle. The torque arm does require some sort of pivot or floating link at the front end, as the lower links define the travel arc of the axle housing. Its a long suspension arm that attaches between the rear axle housing and the chassis. The tci torque arm features a unique slider on the front of the arm that slides for and aft and rotates as the car goes through suspension travel thus allowing the cars handling to be controlled by the coilover shocks and the rear sway bar with no suspension binding variables.
When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 1959 ford galaxie to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs. Torque arm length automotive suspension engineering. Torque arm clips custom a complete 4x2 rear frame with suspension. Tci engineering 19631972 c10 torque arm rear suspension. Essentially a third gen camaro rear suspension using all early ford parts. I have heard of a couple issues with dorman suspension parts in the past. Tci 6872 nova torque arm 3 link rear suspension kit. Stability results whereas a neutral camber would result in. Heres the thing, it should be tightened and torqued with the weight of the car on it. The hot rod torque arm rear suspension picture thread. Suspension torque arm brackets free shipping on orders.
The tci torque arm features a unique slider on the front of the arm that slides for and aft and rotates as the car goes through suspension travel thus allowing the cars handling to be controlled by the coilover shocks and the rear. Diy torque arm fabrication part 1 after buying the mathis book mustang performance handbook 2, i got all inspired on fabricating my own torque arm. When this arm was originally designed, stock suspension racers were running mid to high8second e. Griggs racing offers its street torque arm suspension with a nonadjustable panhard rod since this allows the use of a full exhaust. Therefore a cumbersome panhard bar or complicated watts linkage is not necessary in an angled. The tci torque arm features a unique joint on the front of the arm that slides for and aft and rotates as the car goes through suspension travel thus allowing the cars handling to be controlled by the coilover shocks and the rear sway bar with no suspension binding variables. Subframe gconnectors and center support create the torque arm chassis mount.
Upper control arms and ball joints dorman 521023 and 024 lower ball joints moog k6541. Ed needed a torque arm to work with the custom crossmember set up he built for his 2001 pontiac trans am ws6. We also offer specialized tools for shocks and springs, as well as books and software aimed at helping you perfect the art of chassis tuning and general race car setup. M performance coilover suspension manual the ultimate. I teach suspension design and tuning, so i try to look at a lot of different factors, and for me the torque arm comes out at or near the top in. It also allows a lower ride height to be used because of the reduced likelihood of bottoming out the suspension. Diy torque arm build part 1 page 2 four eyed forums. Stability results whereas a neutral camber would result in the wheel wobbling around the axis. The positive caster keeps the wheel straight when going along a bit like a pram wheel the connecting arm to the hub is set slightly back. Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time.
On their allout competition system, they employ a watts link. Buy torque arms and torque rods for commercial trucks at or call 18003584751. Hello, has anyone installed and tested speedtechs torque arm suspension. Development of the unbalanced engineering decoupled torque arm for the 4th generation fbody platform design goals. If anyone has actually installed this unit, was it easy to install, is. This is the best option for high horsepower builds that are beyond what can be safely done with a factory chassis. The angled arm link design is an evolution of the basic fourlink setup.
Rear lower control arm lca or lower links angle is important for rear roll steer, or bump steer as the car rolls in a corner. Car tuning is the modification of a car to optimise it for a different set of performance. In this section youll find corner weight scales and alignment equipment from some of the most respected manufacturers in the business, including intercomp, longacre, dunlop, art, and smart. I have a 68 firebird and i am seriously considering either the torque arm or 4 link suspension. Torque arm length will be similar to an f body, but you really are just tuning it to the suspension. The angle of the wheel hub in relation to the suspension arm is described as the angle of caster. Speed tech uses a delrin machined bushing that slides, rotates and pivots in the front mount. All round tubing used in the construction of our torque arm kit is 0. Torque arm kit the tcp torque arm is a bolton, pinion angle adjustable, traction device that can be used with our rear pushrod or factory leaf spring suspensions. You could easily have a height adjustable mount where the front of the torque arm connects to the chassis.
I am trying to build a car that is capable of running at multiple types of racing, and still be good on the street. While eds car was already a torque arm suspension car, we mostly build our custom torque arms for customers who want to install a torque arm suspension into a car that had a leaf sprung or other type of rear suspension system from. Speedtech performance 6874 nova torque arm suspension kit. Causes car to skip over bumps which can cause a loss of grip and twitchy, unpredictable handling. Vw knuckle on the shelf, but i cant help noticing when i pass them both. Has anyone had experience with rear suspension systems that use a torque arm to control axle rotation. Suspension setup and suspension settings and fine tuning. Proper setup will make the car easier to handle in drift and speed up your learning curve. Decrease rear wheel hop under braking the first design goal is an outgrowth of the increase in torque output of the 4th generation fbody platform over the 3rd generation for which this rear. We use a combination of 316 and 18inch lasercut steel for all of our mounting plates and gussets. Buy torque rods and torque arms for volvo trucks at or call 18003584751.
If you design in roll oversteer the car becomes unstable as cornering gs increase. Suspension arms avo endlinks avo turboworld adjustable stabilizer end links reduce the amount of free play before your stabilizer bars start acting, reducing roll in corners and squat and dive under acceleration and braking. Jul 31, 2015 ok, i am guessing you are looking for the torque specs for a lower control arm in the rear suspension then. Autozone stores store locator store circular instore services buy online pick up in store autozone locations.
Torque arm suspension systems chevy high performance magazine. Component handling condition resolution tires more front tire pressure less rear tire pressure less front tire pressure more rear tire pressure try to get tire temps within 10. Not that im anybody special, but ive been asked several times why im such a big fan of the torque arm rear suspension. The front and rear suspension of a 1969 nova gets rebuilt with parts from performance online and billet shocks from qa1. Figure 9 19 pope motorcycle with plunger system setup on the rear axle red. Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car.
The spring built into the reese bar allow forces to be transferred from the axle to the chassis in a smooth and controlled manner. Stay tuned for next weeks illuminating newsletter no. Torque arm glink suspensions chassisworks torque arm glink suspension brings superior protouring handling performance to nearly any vehicles. Sep, 2010 it looks pretty good, im planning a similar setup on a 4407278. Cars with semitrailing arm rear suspensions like bmw e30s, nissan. Bmrs rod ends allows for finetuning and bindfree suspension articulation needed for superior handling. Imagine it is a windy day and you lean forwards your legs now have a negative caster. A skillfully engineered system with multiple geometry and setting adjustments for tuning and refinement, chassisworks torque arm glink suspension directly replaces the oem leaf springs and shocks for significant performance increases in cornering ability, throttle response, and braking stability. The torque arm features a currie johnny joint and special dog bone mount at the.
All of this affects the angle of the torque arm and your instant center and the amount of antisquat. My thoughts are that i will make the tarm so that it extends very close to the fronttoback cg of the car. Jun 08, 2011 1969 nova suspension rehab with parts from performance online and qa1. The torque arm rear suspension was designed to eliminate the suspension bind that occurs when cornering using the stock truck arm suspension. Camaros and firebirds from 1982 to 2002 used this type of suspension and performed great. Using its proven track record in torque arm development and application, bmr has developed an application.
More on dirt late model chassis tuning hogan technologies. In the past on my previous rides, after initially getting some good ideas on the raw materials required on several suspension parts and checking prices i got really inspired seeing how cheap and readily available most of the materials are,so i. Sep 21, 20 since suspension components must endure tremendous loads, only the finest materials are used to ensure that bmrs torque arm kits are as durable as possible. The torque arm features a telescoping slider at the front of the arm that rotates as the car goes through suspension travel and articulation.
View profile view forum posts private message member join date aug. Development of the unbalanced engineering decoupled torque. Torque arm suspensions have been stock on many cars for a long time, from the 1930s to the current day. Subframe gconnectors and center support create the torque arm chassis mount and are required for operation. The utca059s heavyduty construction eliminates trailing arm flex, giving you much improved repeatability on the street, starting line, or in the corners. Tci 67 68 69 camaro firebird torque arm 3 link rear. Bmr suspension tas001 torque arm suspension kit, gm 12bolt.
Motorcycle rear suspension worcester polytechnic institute. Using its proven track record in torque arm development and application, bmr has developed an applicationspecific torque arm conversion kit that bring. The front and rear suspension of a 1969 nova gets rebuilt with parts. Suspension torque arm brackets free shipping on orders over.
Bmr suspension ta006 torque arm, gm 10bolt differential. In an angled arm suspension, two of the four links are angled in towards the center of the vehicle. The most popular style of torque arm itself is a reese bar spring torque arm. Suspension torque arm brackets 19982002 gm fbody torque arm relocation kit, 4l80e black 1 part number.
Suspension tuning involves modifying the springs, shock absorbers, antiroll bars, and. While bmw na makes all reasonable efforts to provide accurate information in this brochure, there is no guarantee or warranty of accuracy. Maximum motorsports torque arm suspension system has been around. Rear suspension guide tech, terminology popular hot. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you.
Apr 24, 2012 read about torque arm suspension systems from the pros at bmr suspension. Torque arm system customfit for fitment onto your oem or custom built frame. Fox handling upgrades, part 4 torque arm package mustang 360. Camaro rear torque arm suspension kit, 19671969 tweet. Jun 30, 2015 a skillfully engineered system with multiple geometry and setting adjustments for tuning and refinement, chassisworks torque arm glink suspension directly replaces the oem leaf springs and shocks for significant performance increases in cornering ability, throttle response, and braking stability. Similar to traction bars, the arm converts torque to downward force at the tires, but has the benefit of providing improved traction during both straight line and cornering acceleration. After a long racing weekend, i decided to touch a little more on the topic of dirt late model chassis yaw. It turns your mustangs fourlink rear suspension into a threelink, making. In a torque arm suspension a panhard bar or watts linkage is required for this task as well. I plan to use one on my vehicle which as a wheelbase of 108 and a weight distribution of about 5545 front to rear. Basic drift chassis setup feal suspension coilover. The positive caster keeps the wheel straight when going along a bit like a pram wheel the connecting arm to. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time.
A modified map, most often aimed at increasing the engine torque and. Design of three and four link suspensions for off road use. Bmr suspension tas001 torque arm suspension kit, gm 12. Together these components create a superior handling suspension system with multiple geometry and setting adjustments for further tuning and improvement. Motorcycle suspension is critical to ensuring both safety and comfort while riding. Torque arm glink suspensions chris alstons chassisworks.
Making the right tuning adjustments can make the difference between a very competitive car and an average. Read about torque arm suspension systems from the pros at bmr suspension. Everyone has their favorite design, and usually for good reasons. A torque arm design is good for both powerdown and cornering. Innovative design and careful engineering helped to create a modular component system that adapts easily to oem or custom frame rails.
The torque arm rear suspension was designed to eliminate the suspension bind that occurs when cornering using the stock conventional leaf spring suspension. Our chromemoly xtreme duty torque arm is approximately 1 foot shorter than the factory design. A big ass torque arm in the middle with two outboard control arms made out of 3536 bones. It looks pretty good, im planning a similar setup on a 4407278. Slight roll understeer is desirable, but that requires the lca to angle down at the front, not up in a typical torque arm suspension.