This
custom built crossmember mounted adjustable torque arm will be built to
your length specification. This torque arm is for custom 1982-2002 GM
F-Body set-ups or for other vehicles doing a torque arm style
suspension conversion. In order to use this torque arm you must use a
1982-2002 GM F-Body style rear housing with the torque arm mount (click
here).
Torque arm comes complete with everything needed minus the front
mounting crossmember. You build the front crossmember in to your
vehicle, then looking at the schematic shown on this
page measure the
distance from the center of the rear mounting hole to the center of the
front crossmember (or the location you plan to weld on the front
rotator mount). You will weld the bottom rotator mount (supplied) on to
your front crossmember.
If
you want serious performance, handling, and traction when you're at the
dragstrip, AutoX, or road racing; then you need a Spohn Performance
fully adjustable torque arm, here's what it'll do:
Attaches
to the rear axle and controls rear end torque during acceleration,
transferring this energy into the tires, increasing straight line
traction
Reduces
nose-dive during braking
Eliminates
wheelhop
Increases
sidebite during corner exit acceleration
Removes
the torque arm pivot point from the rear of the transmission to a
crossmember
Changes
the instantaneous center and leverage point from stock
Unique
rotating front torque arm mount (thrustator),
this
system allows the torque arm to travel fore/aft which is VERY necessary
with a torque arm suspension system. Solidly mounting the front of the
torque arm causes the suspension to bind and hurts your car's handling
drastically. The front rotator tube has an integral grease
fitting
to allow for proper lubrication.
Polyurethane
bushing front mount version for minimal road noise, Grade 8 hardware is
supplied. Integral grease fitting allows for lubrication of the
polyurethane bushing
Rod
ended front mount version utilizes an extra high
strength chrome
moly spherical rod
end with TeflonĀ® self lubricating race for those who
demand the best in
bind-free performance and strength.
Del-Sphere
front
mount version
utilizes an extra high strength chrome moly Del-Sphere pivot
joint
for those who demand no bushing deflection and the best in street-friendly
bind-free performance and strength
Rear
of torque arm mounts to the 3/8" thick steel rear housing mounting
plates via two 3/4"-16 NFT x 5/8" bore x 7/8" thick solid steel rod
ends. These are solid rod ends, not spherical bearing rod ends, so
noise is of no concern. Grade 8 - 5/8" bolts and 5/8" nylock nuts are
supplied.
Integral
Pinion Angle Adjuster between the bottom rear solid rod end and the
bottom rear torque arm tube
allows
for easy pinion angle adjustment. A simple turn of the wrench will give
you 6 degrees of pinion angle adjustment, it's that simple.
This
is a proven product being run on some of the
fastest torque arm vehicles in the country!
Rear
mounting bracket is designed to fit on 82-02 F-Body OEM or
aftermarket rear ends
Available
powder coated in your choice of the above colors.
4130N
Upgrade: The ultimate in bullet-proof
lightweight strength,
100% TIG welded chrome moly construction! Same as above, but torque arm
is constructed entirely from 1.25" x .095" 4130N chrome moly tubing.
Ordering Instructions:
Enter
the rear bolt hole to front mount length (see schematic)
Choose
poly bushed, spherical rod ended or Del-Sphere
front mount
Choose
mild steel DOM or 4130N Chrome Moly tubing
Choose your
powder coat color
Schematic: Click on the small drawing above
to view full size schematic