Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering
09-21-2011, 02:05 PM
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Car: 92 Camaro Z
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Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering
I stumbled across a really good deal on a set of 1.5" lowering springs ($50 for new Eibach's). I've been reading about what's necessary to make these work. From what i have read, i will definitely need the LCA relocation brackets and the adjustabable panhard bar. I have gotten some conflicting opinions on needing the adjustable torque arm or not.
Do i need one? I would rather not have to spend the $260+ on the part if i can have quality functionality with the Eibach springs, LCA relocation brackets and the adjustable panhard bar.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Do i need one? I would rather not have to spend the $260+ on the part if i can have quality functionality with the Eibach springs, LCA relocation brackets and the adjustable panhard bar.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
thanks
09-21-2011, 04:06 PM
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Re: Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering
I think you can get torque arm relocation brackets too.
09-21-2011, 04:29 PM
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Re: Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering
what are those? nothing that would help the pinion angle i would think.
OP, most people dont use a adjustable TA when they lower the car, you dont "need" it.
you may not even need the LCARB's, you will ahve to see what the angle of the control arms are after y ou lower the car. FWIW, the first lower hole in the LCARB's is over 1.5" lower than the stock one, in reality, to use that hole, and still have the control arms level, the car will be almost on the bump stops.
When the car is lower, and the control arms are angled slightly up to the body, that just fine. If the arms are lower on the axle side, but a lot, they can improve traction in a straight line, but will hurt performance in corners.
OP, most people dont use a adjustable TA when they lower the car, you dont "need" it.
you may not even need the LCARB's, you will ahve to see what the angle of the control arms are after y ou lower the car. FWIW, the first lower hole in the LCARB's is over 1.5" lower than the stock one, in reality, to use that hole, and still have the control arms level, the car will be almost on the bump stops.
When the car is lower, and the control arms are angled slightly up to the body, that just fine. If the arms are lower on the axle side, but a lot, they can improve traction in a straight line, but will hurt performance in corners.
09-21-2011, 05:03 PM
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Re: Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering
Could be wrong but I thought I'd seen a bracket that moved the axle mounting and corrected the pinion angle. May have been thinking of the adjustable.
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Re: Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering
you are probably thinking about the adjustable arms, there would be no room for another bracket added to the axle along with the factory TA.
09-21-2011, 07:09 PM
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Re: Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering
Only really need the adjustable panhard rod - LCA's and Torque arm will be fine as stock.
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Re: Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering
Sounds like i should be good with just the adjustable panhard. Thanks guys for the help.
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09-22-2011, 07:25 AM
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Re: Do I need an adjustable torque bar for lowering
An adjustable panhard bar will be the most important thing you will need.
The torque arm can be used to correct drive line angle which will change when the car is lowered. This is not needed though, but maybe be something to consider in the future when looking to increase traction.
Below is a link to all the panhard bars we offer if you have a second to look:
UMI Panhard Bars
Thank you!
Ryan
The torque arm can be used to correct drive line angle which will change when the car is lowered. This is not needed though, but maybe be something to consider in the future when looking to increase traction.
Below is a link to all the panhard bars we offer if you have a second to look:
UMI Panhard Bars
Thank you!
Ryan
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