DSE Quadralink vs Speedtech torque arm

[Terryd]

Planning out my next project, '72 Trans Am. Wondering about any experiences and/or opinions on rear suspension options. I have the Quadralink in my last build and I am perfectly happy with it. Not familiar with the whole torque arm set up. Considering it for this build. To be honest my cars see most all of their time on the street. I keep threatening to try out autocross so I want it to be capable for that as well. Any input would be appreciated !
Thanks

[Swain]

DSE is titts but the Torque arm is plenty and less fab work to install. Both companies make a great product. ST will be just fine for what your looking to do with the car.

[Blake Foster]

We have always said the TA was good. The install is much Simpler. No rear seat modifications, no floor cutting, one bracket to weld in. Simple set up. GREAT street manors, Great on the race track if that is what you're wanting to do. Less money!! IN stock
Thanks for considering Speedtech in your decision

[Sheck44]

All I can say is EVERY time someone gets a ride in my car they are astounded by the ride quality of my car ... the 1st thing they notice.

Cheers
Steve

[Musclerodz]

Either one is a good choice. In the end what will matter is budget and fab skills. Let me know if I can help any further.

[Terryd]

Thanks for the input guys.

t this point this is where I am at,

Cost wise there isn't really a difference between the two ( a few hundred dollars) and cost isn't the main driving factor.

I can handle the install either way ( have previously handled a quadalink install).

Sooooo,
The torque arm is appealing from the standpoint that I don't have to cut up the floor. Usually not something that bothers me but this is a really nice, somewhat rare car.

I was wanting to run a new Moser 12 bolt on this build. But if I go with the torque arm I prefer the 9" relating to how the torque arm attaches. Not a deal breaker.

The torque arm looks to provide more room for the exhaust as well.

Mainly asking the questions to get opinions on the ride and performance of the torque arm set up. I know it will be light years ahead of the OEM leaf springs!

If there are other opinions feel free to add on
Thanks!

[Sheck44]

Terry, oh ya forgot to mention that as well ... full 3" over axel was VERY important to me as well, wanted to avoid dumps at all cost

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii200/SCOBRA48/20150211_133306%202_zpshd6a28ya.jpg (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/SCOBRA48/media/20150211_133306%202_zpshd6a28ya.jpg.html)

[Ketzer]

The new Chassisworks T/A looks really really nice.....

[Decline]

The new Chassisworks T/A looks really really nice.....

^^^This
I love all the little detail stuff they built in for alignment and adjustability.
Plus that billet watts link is pure automotive pRon

Curious to see a install pic with exhuast routing around the watts link tho
I have a TCI torque arm. Up and over exhaust routing was tricky and I only have 2.5" tubes. It vibrates on the roll bar occasionally even after i wrapped it with DEI.
One day I will go LS and get a clipped corners gas tank to gain enough room for 3"

[Terryd]

[QUOTE=Sheck44;610783]Terry, oh ya forgot to mention that as well ... full 3" over axel was VERY important to me as well, wanted to avoid dumps at all cost


Very nice Sheck! I see you are using a 12 bolt rear. Any comment on how it attaches?

[Sheck44]

Not at all Terry, had a good local welder weld up the brackets in the proper spots and easy as pie bolting it all in in my garage.

Took me about 3-4 hours to bolt it all in, now I know what I'm doing I could probably do it in 2 hrs

Steve

[Vega$69]

I had a TCI Torque Arm on my LS7 Car and liked the ease of installing and the way the car handier. Shocks will make a difference in ride.

We are in the process of building my kids car now with the same TA.

I have a DSE Quadralink in my new car. Haven't driven it yet so no opinions.

I will say the install in extremely labor intensive and also requires modding the rear seat frame.

[Ketzer]

^^^This
I love all the little detail stuff they built in for alignment and adjustability.
Plus that billet watts link is pure automotive pRon

Curious to see a install pic with exhuast routing around the watts link tho
I have a TCI torque arm. Up and over exhaust routing was tricky and I only have 2.5" tubes. It vibrates on the roll bar occasionally even after i wrapped it with DEI.
One day I will go LS and get a clipped corners gas tank to gain enough room for 3"

I also have the TCI TA and 3" over the rear. It is tight but no rattles.