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KJZ28/TA	Posted: Nov 5 2009, 09:12 PM
:p Group: Members Posts: 446 Member No.: 95 Joined: 6-September 08	Just would like to say how happy I was with a recent suspension fix. I replaced my old worn out torque arm bushing with a polyurethane piece. I cant believe how much of a difference!!, My car no longer leans in corners, it does not clunk when I put it into gear, it goes over bumps better and is way more settled. My car feels amazing and has renewed my love for the car. So if you have not replaced this piece ever I recommend doing it know, its real easy. A tip, there are 2 types of bushings lips in and lips out, lips in looks like an E and lips out looks like a 3. IT would have saved me a lot of aggravation if I knew this ahead of time! -------------------- "Your just jealous because my car has more rust then yours!!!" Here is the Progress on Both my cars. 1986 T/A & 1978 Camaro Project Progress!!

TheRock86	Posted: Nov 5 2009, 11:24 PM
Member Group: Contributor Posts: 180 Member No.: 258 Joined: 29-March 09	steven thats good know cuz wen i go over bumps it feels like my rear end is come apart from the rattling and stuff

Manolis1969	Posted: Nov 6 2009, 12:38 AM
NYTG Owner Group: Executive Board Posts: 9,587 Member No.: 43 Joined: 3-July 08	^dude that could be a lot of other things too... The poly bushed torque arm mod is a nice little mod..although I must say when I did that mod when I first bought my car, I really didn't feel it..dunno..maybe cause the one I replaced wasn't too worn... If u can get the money together..I would really recommend getting the tranny crossmember mounted torque arm..that I must say drastically changed the cars handling... -------------------- 91 segway

L98_Z28	Posted: Nov 6 2009, 12:56 AM
Site Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 2,973 Member No.: 2 Joined: 19-April 08	Manny, that mount you gave me is on Geo's car right now. I gave it to him when we did his tranny. Im sure I was never gonna use it. -------------------- 1984 Toyota Supra P-Type 5MGE Automatic 4:10 Limted Slip Diff

BigEd65	Posted: Nov 6 2009, 08:39 AM
Basterd Group: Executive Board Posts: 1,603 Member No.: 104 Joined: 17-September 08	why Sam ... oh yeah thats because you dont own a third gen .. got it -------------------- 92 Black Z28 5.7 L98 TPIS manifold, ASM Runners, Ported Plenum w/ 52mm TB 700r4 w/ 1800 stall & 432 Z shift Kit Edelbrock TES 68763 Shorty Headers & Full Exhaust 4th Gen leather, Hypertech Chip, UMI STB & SFC's, Stalker Hood, Notchback hatch

black83zee	Posted: Nov 6 2009, 08:52 AM
Advanced Member Group: Contributor Posts: 1,383 Member No.: 107 Joined: 23-September 08	If you like the poly bushing mod, you will absolutely love the tubular torque arm with the crossmember mount! I had the poly bushing thing early on, but when I put the aftermarket torque arm in....it was night and day! You can hammer the throttle all through a curve and no rear swaying at all! Both rear tires are planted and with full traction! --------------------

KJZ28/TA	Posted: Nov 6 2009, 10:40 AM
:p Group: Members Posts: 446 Member No.: 95 Joined: 6-September 08	Wow that sounds awesome!! I will have to remember that. But the $12 mod vs. $800 mod was a deciding factor. So one day when I have money I know what to do!!! I am happy with it though, I commute over 50 miles a day in it so its good for a DD........ for now. -------------------- "Your just jealous because my car has more rust then yours!!!" Here is the Progress on Both my cars. 1986 T/A & 1978 Camaro Project Progress!!

black83zee	Posted: Nov 6 2009, 10:53 AM
Advanced Member Group: Contributor Posts: 1,383 Member No.: 107 Joined: 23-September 08	You can get the Spohn unit for about $ 400...But I hear you! You have time on your side...just enjoy your third gen! --------------------

19transam86	Posted: Nov 6 2009, 11:23 AM
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Member No.: 327 Joined: 25-July 09	my suspension is still factory, talk about original! --------------------

black83zee	Posted: Nov 6 2009, 11:33 AM
Advanced Member Group: Contributor Posts: 1,383 Member No.: 107 Joined: 23-September 08	It was Hi Perf. in '86! lol! --------------------

KJZ28/TA

Posted: Nov 6 2009, 07:46 PM

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QUOTE (black83zee @ Nov 6 2009, 11:33 AM)

It was Hi Perf. in '86! lol!

LOL!! ITs still reasonably effective. I do have a tubular adjustable panhard rod, Edelbrock LCAs and a TDS rear sway bar with 1LE end links all around I am sure some of that stuff has helped.

I have sphon SFCs I am waiting to put in, but I have rust under the car that needs to be fixed first. I have had the SFCs for over a year!! They are taunting me!!

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"Your just jealous because my car has more rust then yours!!!"

Here is the Progress on Both my cars. 1986 T/A & 1978 Camaro Project Progress!!

L98_Z28

Posted: Nov 6 2009, 11:07 PM

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QUOTE (BigEd65 @ Nov 6 2009, 08:39 AM)

why Sam ... oh yeah thats because you dont own a third gen .. got it

Probably wont ever again.

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1984 Toyota Supra P-Type
5MGE
Automatic
4:10 Limted Slip Diff

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