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UMI Torqure Arm Kits
An affordable suspension upgrade is now available for your F-Body vehicle. This non-adjustable transmission mounted torque arm features all the same build specifications as our adjustable units for a fraction of the price. The factory torque arm bends, breaks and flexes under the smallest loads causing inconsistency and down time to the driver. This problem is a simple fix by adding a direct replacement torque arm from UMI Performance. This tubular torque arm bolts directly in place of the factory unit using existing mounting holes and requires no drilling or welding, it is a direct bolt-on. The torque arm is designed to eliminate wheel hop under hard acceleration and reduces 60-foot times instantly. This non-adjustable unit is preset at -2 degrees of pinion angle to insure best traction and performance from the vehicle, no adjustments need made, just bolt on and go!
Also included with this tubular set-up is a new low deflection Energy Suspension front bushing designed to replace the stock rubber bushing and bolts directly in the existing clamshell. Fits GM 10-Bolt rear-ends, Moser and Strange 12-Bolts as well as most 9” housings. Please Note: The -2 degree setting is on a stock ride height vehicle.
Torque Arm Benefits:
- Eliminates wheel hop and solves traction problems
- Reduces front end nose dive during braking
- Solid construction prevents breakage and reduces down time
- Polyurethane bushing eliminates deflection
- Bolt-on design requires no welding or drilling!
Build Features:
- Constructed of 1.250” x 0.120” DOM Seamless Steel Tubing
- All Mounting plates are CNC Machined to insure hole to hole accuracy
- Rear Mounting Plates use 0.375” Thick Mild Steel
- Complete arm Features MIG welding to insure strength
- Brilliant Durable Powder Coat
Note: 1982-1984 models require purchase of a 1985 or newer clamshell mount.
** Requires grinding on aftermarket 9" housings
Rear Torque Arm Hardware Kit- We highly recommend purchasing a new hardware kit if running this torque arm on a stock rear, Strange or other similar rear-ends that use a straight through bolt design. OEM torque arm bolts will work however are slightly too short and may not fit correctly. If you are running a Moser Engineering 12-Bolt rear-end this kit is not needed, you must reuse hardware supplied by Moser Engineering, kit will work on Moser 9".
UMI Torque Arm Relocation Kits
The torque arm relocation kit from UMI Performance is designed to remove the front mounting point of the torque arm off the transmission and protect the tail shaft from damage. General Motors tail shaft mounted design works great for a stock driven vehicle however it is not designed to take abuse and hard launches. This set-up replaces your transmission cross member with a new stronger set-up with a built in torque arm mount. Each relocation kit is designed to fit a specific transmission and will work with virtually any stock style aftermarket torque arm as well as the factory torque arm. This unit is built using rectangular mild steel tubing, 0.188” mild steel mounting plates and includes all appropriate hardware needed for the installation. The torque arm mount is machined from 0.250” thick mild steel and features a new clam shell for appropriately attaching the torque arm to the new cross member. Please use the FAQ’s below for additional information.
Q: What does this kit do?
A: Our transmission cross member is supplied with a built in torque arm mount removing the torque arm from the transmission tail shaft and protecting it from failure.
Q: Does this new relocation kit reduce ground clearance?
A: No, our cross member is designed to tuck tight against the vehicle chassis and will not effect vehicle ground clearance.
Q: Which brand torque arms will this work with?
A: This set-up will work with virtually any torque arm on the market as long as it bolts into the stock location. It will also work excellent with the stock torque arm.
Q: Does this add additional weight to my vehicle?
A: No, this cross member in most cases will save weight over the stock unit while being structurally stronger.
Q: Does this kit require any drilling or welding?
A: This kit is 100% bolt in and requires no drilling, no cutting and no welding. It bolts in place of the stock cross member using the existing holes.
Note: This product must be used with a solid one-piece polyurethane bushing. It will not work with the factory bushing that utilizes a two-piece design. If using a stock torque arm with this relocation kit an aftermarket polyurethane bushing must be purchased. This item can be purchased below, Item # 3004.*
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