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Originally Posted by Ron Sutton
A torque arm on the other hand, bolts rigid to the rear end housing (and has adjustment for pinion angle). They typically mount at the frame with a slide or pivot straps (so it doesn't bind the suspension).
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On a stock 82+ F-Body, the torque arm is a stamped piece of steal that can twist and spring back as the rear "solid" axle oscillates (example: if your going into a right corner, the right suspension will compress).
My question: If a person installs an aftermarket tubular torque arm (more rigid), will this limit the travel (causing a bind) and thus inhibiting the suspension to plant the tires as needed?
I know originally the aftermarket torque arm was designed for drag racing (plant the tires for launching/acceleration) and as we know, the suspension for drag is different for road racing.
-Mark