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tracktion bars for 87 iroc???

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Old Jun 19, 2002 | 10:52 PM
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tracktion bars for 87 iroc???

has anyone heard of tracktion bars for an 87 iroc?
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 10:37 AM
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You don't need traction bars on a torque arm type suspension. That would be redundant.

Spend the money on a better torque arm and bushing.

If you have wheel hop, It is probably because the car is lowered. In this case you would need a pair of relocation brackets for the rear control arms to lower the rear mounting point below the front. These help regain factory geometry.
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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 10:59 AM
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 07:45 PM
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The torque arm suspension is weak compared to the southside lift bars. They'll plant you right into the pavement. No more losing a half second due to tire spin.
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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 10:37 PM
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do u have the lift bars?? cause i was always curious if they worked
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 12:15 AM
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I found out that it isn't tracktion bars but its the bars that go from your frame to your rear end. I think they call them trailing arms?

Anyway I ran into a guy that has a bunch of hotchkis suspention pieces. He sold them to me for $500 cnd. He had sfc's, trailing arms , rear sway bar , and a new torque arm. All I need now are some new shocks and a lowering kit.


87 350 TPI
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 05:33 AM
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89, I don't have them, yet. But my next door neighbor does and I've driven his car on many occasions. The lift bars totally eliminate the torque arm and tire spin, as well. When I launch his car it's a totally different feeling. The rear literally crouches and bites into the pavement. The hook is immediate. I have more horses than he does, but he beats me to the line every time.
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 03:38 PM
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do theyt have to be all welded on?
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