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Old 10-17-2010, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jake72ss View Post
Would I sacrifice anything by going to a torque arm, it looks like the easiest to package. What would happen to anti- squat, etc? Is there a calculation to use to determine the best overall length, forward mounting location, etc?
The instant center is at the front mount of the arm. If you know how to calculate the neutral (anti-squat) line for your car, it's pretty easy to plot where the IC will end up. With a torque arm, the IC is fixed, unlike a 3 or 4 link suspension.

As I mentioned earlier, the best mounting location is where it's most convenient, at the trans crossmember.
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