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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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torque arm - replacement...

hi, i just looked at UMI and they have a torque arm that replaces the stock one on 3rd gens,,,but what i like is that the the torque arm bolts to the transmission crossmember that they provide that replaces the stock crossmember...it actually elimintes stress on the tail end of a T5 or 700r4,,anyone out there have this on their cars?
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Re: torque arm - replacement...

Originally Posted by mooch1
hi, i just looked at UMI and they have a torque arm that replaces the stock one on 3rd gens,,,but what i like is that the the torque arm bolts to the transmission crossmember that they provide that replaces the stock crossmember...it actually elimintes stress on the tail end of a T5 or 700r4,,anyone out there have this on their cars?
I will have! I just got the T-5 relocation bracket today as a matter of fact. Should go nicely with the UMI TQ arm I already have...
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Re: torque arm - replacement...

ok,,you need the relocation bracket with an aftermarket torque arm...right?...the stock torque arm can't be bolted to this relocation bracket,,,what brand?...thanks...
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Re: torque arm - replacement...

Originally Posted by mooch1
ok,,you need the relocation bracket with an aftermarket torque arm...right?...the stock torque arm can't be bolted to this relocation bracket,,,what brand?...thanks...
AFAIK, the stock torque arm can but used with the relocation kits. The kit holds the factory clambshell, so i dont see what the factory arm wont continue to work.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Re: torque arm - replacement...

Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
AFAIK, the stock torque arm can but used with the relocation kits. The kit holds the factory clambshell, so i dont see what the factory arm wont continue to work.
what is the comapny that makes the relocation bracket?
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Re: torque arm - replacement...

UMI makes one, and i think BMR does too. Dont think Spohn does
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Re: torque arm - replacement...

Like //<86TA>\\ says, You can use a factory stamped steel arm with the relocation bracket, but you need to use a 1 piece poly bushing with it.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Re: torque arm - replacement...

I have the UMI torque arm with the relocation kit on my car. I didn't keep the stock torque arm.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Re: torque arm - replacement...

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I have the UMI torque arm with the relocation kit on my car. I didn't keep the stock torque arm.
That's the one I just got along with a poly bushing! Any issues with the install? I have the UMI non-adjustable TQ arm too...
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Re: torque arm - replacement...

I got the adjustable one. I didn't come across any problems installing it. I do seem to notice a little more vibration from the car but nothing major.
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