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So this is probably stupid but I don't know. What is the "shield" that runs down the side of my driveshaft? I searched this and didn't come up with any thing. It bolts to the end of my transmission and to the differential. Is it needed or dead weight? Also in searching I came across the term "tunnel brace". Where is this located and this serves as a cheap d/s loop, correct? Thanks
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Originally posted by kala
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Re: what is this?
that is the torque arm, and yeah you need it.
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thanks, is it good or should I go for aftermarket? I have no real power adders so I'm guessing for now I really dont need an aftermarket one.Originally posted by kala
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Re: what is this?
correct, they stock one will do just fine. The torque arm keeps your axel from coming forward during hard acceleration, but if you dont have that much power, there is no need for an upgrade.
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Re: what is this?
always wondered that... good stuff! :tup:Originally posted by Meatyshells1999 v6 Camaro M5
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Re: what is this?
Nope, the LCA's locate the axle forward/backwards. The torque arm keeps the axle from rotating around its axis.Originally posted by MeatyshellsDrivetrain Moderator - "There are no stupid questions, only stupid people!"
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Re: what is this?
and if the axle rotates around its axis, would it not be going foward?Last edited by Meatyshells; 07-16-2007, 01:29 AM.
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Re: what is this?
Like the name says, the torque arm transmits the torque force from the rear end assembly (differential/axles/axle tubes) to the front half of the car (specifically, to the tailshaft of the tranny). This allows the engineers to design the rear half of the car to have less structure and components and thus less weight (and less manufacturing costs).
If the axles rotate around thier axis, the car would move forward.and if the axle rotates around its axis, would it not be going foward
The torque causes the axle tubes/differential housing to pivot at the LCA attach points. The torque arm restricts this "pivoting" movement.Now Playing: \'99 Pewter Firebird, stock, bone stock, and nothing but stock, so help me God!<br />Comming attractions: K&N Filter, Lid Mod, Intake Bellows Smooth Pipe Mod.<br />I dream about: Forced Induction (TC or SC) or NOX (or both!)Comment
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