Hello,

Today I reinstalled the driveshaft and tried to install the torque arm. I can't get it to line up with the rear-end. It appears to be on the wrong angle. Does anyone have any tips for installing the arm. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

Install the end that goes on the axle first, then the end that goes on the transmission bell housing. It's tight, but its doable. While I do have a manual, not an automatic, I'm pretty sure the mounts are the same

 

Do the transmission side first. have front end on the ground and rear end in the air on jack stands. Put a jack under the diff and adjust height until the torque arm goes on. Have had mine out countless time and re-installed this way each time.

 

I should have mentioned that you need the front end in the air for this to work.

 

I just went through this I installed the axle end first then pulled the trans end down and into place.

 

I just bolted my torque arm and mount to my driveshaft tunnel. Bolted through right beside the driver seat.
Torque arm had two holes, made them a bit bigger. 3/8 inch. And through the mount.
Bolt goes through all of it.
Let me know if it's a really bad idea. Haha. Me being cheap and lazy


1986 firebird 2.8 to 350 tpi swap.

 

yeah cheep and lazy is why so many third gens end up in parts yards IMHO. often times it takes LESS effort and cash to just do something right ONCE

 

Trust me I wish I could do it right the first time and in most cases I think I am. This is my first time doing this... I'm doing this engine swap on a small island off vancouver coast. Auto wrecker or even a napa is a 3 hr ferry ride. So trust me when I say I wish I could do it right the first time...

 

Where abouts in Vancouver are you? I'm in kamloops and have the same issue hahah I just did a 2.8 to 350 swap in mine