broke my torque arm.

[pk222]

Hey guys trying to pick a new torque arm. Don't know what one to go with. I have uni lower control arms relocation brackets and panhard bar sportline springs umi anti roll bars. What torque arm should I look into? Motors mostly stock but looking into maybe a small cam nd headers

[2002ssslp]

UMI is always the way to go. They may cost you a few extra dollars but you get what you pay for. You can't beat UMI.

[pk222]

I was thinking of going with that so my suspension matches but trying to decide between adjustable and non adjustable. I don't have the gauge for adjusting it and I will most likely be doing it myself

[pajeff02]

Sportline spings equals lowered I assume. An adjustable torque arm is your best bet -- you can get an angle gauge for not a whole lot of money. Proper adjustment is critical to preventing driveline bind.

[pk222]

Yes its lowered. the cars a little to low with these springs so i'm thinking of swapping to strano springs. But thank you ill check it out

[35th-ANV-SS]

You definitely want an adjustable torque arm for the reason Jeff mentioned.

[pk222]

Is there something I can look at to find what angles I would even want? I know there's ways to adjust for more launching bite and better handling but I don't know the adjustments for it

[pajeff02]

With an A4, you want the nose of the pinion down about 1-1/2 to 2 degrees. On an M6 car, somewhere from 2 to 3 degrees is recommended.

[35th-ANV-SS]

Just curious, where did it break? Any pics of the carnage?

[pk222]

I had a local shop tell me that it was cracked. I looked at it today and found a maybe half inch crack between the back 2 bolts. both of the bolts were finger tight... Tightened them up and my popping went away. I'll still replace it but I don't think that makes it such a huge priority right now.

[pk222]

My car is an auto.

[pk222]

It was good for a day but now its back to popping. Haven't had a chance to check iy out again yet

[35th-ANV-SS]

Not that you'd want another stock one, but if you do, I have one for sale. PM me if interested.

[pk222]

if i'm gonna change it I want to upgrade. But thank you for offering

[INMY01TA]

I like Spohn. Tranny mounted, less noise.

[pk222]

I ended up getting an umi adjustable torque arm. Have only had it in a day but launches feel a little more solid

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I ended up getting an umi adjustable torque arm. Have only had it in a day but launches feel a little more solid

[35th-ANV-SS]

Nice choice. Good to hear.

[pk222]

Now I found the popping noise I was trying to fix is something in the rear end.. When I grab the rear passenger tire there is play nf s loud clinking noise :/

[devildogws6]

Dont know if it was stated but the umi adj torque arm comes with an angle gauge

[pk222]

The one I bought from summit didn't.. I had to buy it separate. I'm around -3 right now and I will try -2 soon. Traction is great right now