A Body Rear Suspension (Dennis, are you there?)

[ProTouring442]

Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1

f-body torque arms are LONG.. very long.. once I switched to a stonger unit I no longer got hop under severe braking (the stocker would flex)..

You can see in this pic just how long a 4th gen f-bod torque-arm is..

These are what gave me the idea (not that 4 zillion people haven't already thought of this!). I used to be a mechanic (ASE Master... ) and I worked on the third gen. cars a lot! Anyway, I got out because I didn't like dealing with the customers. Plus I had an oportunity to start my own business. Ok, TMI . Anyway, I just purchased Herb Adams book as suggested above, plus "Compitition Suspension" by Allan Staniforth via Amazon.

Thanks for all the good info,
You guys rock!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

[ProTouring442]

Originally Posted by dennis68

And finding the real estate under the car to fit it.

The units made for the mustang I saw (don't remember who's) were made to go under the driveshaft. Hence, I was thinking of making some sort of tringle shaped truss (I don't have a way to draw this, so does this make sense?) that would run under the driveshaft up to the transmission crossmember. I would have to make a new crossmember to handle the stress, but I figured that I could manage that if I can manage the arm. I mig very well, but figured I would tack it all together, then have a friend of mine tig it. He's a certified welder. Before I do this, I'll wait for my books from Amazon so I can make sure the mounting point wont cause any problems.

Thanks Guys!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

[PTAddict]

Here is a torque arm which might be adapted for your application, or at least can give you some construction ideas.

http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/torquearm.html

[sinned]

Originally Posted by ProTouring442

The units made for the mustang I saw (don't remember who's) were made to go under the driveshaft. Hence, I was thinking of making some sort of tringle shaped truss (I don't have a way to draw this, so does this make sense?) that would run under the driveshaft up to the transmission crossmember. I would have to make a new crossmember to handle the stress, but I figured that I could manage that if I can manage the arm.

I'm cringing just thinking about trying to drive that around here. I can't get fuel at half of the stations in town as the driveways will rip apart my exhaust. Running the T/A below the driveline would put it at about 3" in my case at the point in the chassis where ground clearance is most crucial (high center spot). If it works out for you great, just giving you something else to think about.

BTW, the TCP link is way too short.

[4mm]

Originally Posted by dennis68

BTW, the TCP link is way too short.

You are probably correct, that's why the TCP rear torque arm has not been produced for about a year but it is still on their website. TCP has had it under redevelopment for just as long. A new version should be out sometime during summer.