torque arm set up

[johnny68]

basically need info on blakes/speed techs torque arm suspension. how the front crossmember attaches to rear subframe mount . if it will work with half height body mounts and dse connectors thanks and i hope all have a great christmas
john

[robertjra]

i was thinking the same thing i have hotchkis sub frame connectors and i was thinking of removing the bushings all together

[scherp69]

It looks like the crossmember bolts to the subframe at the body mounts. Not sure how Blake installed his as he's not running any body mounts at all. If you check out his build thread post #18 he talks about the mods. He also put a new trans tunnel in and had to raise it 5" on the rear of the tunnel. Here's the thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?72395-Speedtech-s-new-Nova As for running subframe connectors, one of Blake's posts that I read said that currently he's not running connectors at all but there would not be any issues putting them in as there was lots of room. John...I would think you'd be fine running the 1/2 height mounts and DSE connectors. If you go to the Speed Tech Performance website, there's a picture of the torque arm connected to the subframe.

[killer69]

i talked to john today and i can see no reason the front mount will not work in his allpication.

one correction to scherp69 i DO have weld in subframe connectors in the Nova. they are custom, 2x3 tubing run on the flat from the reat frame rail/floor intersection up to the front seat x member and they are sunk up oint the floor and fully welded.

also because the front X member mounts up tight to the floor above the body mount it would make no differance as to the height of the body mount as stated i have no body mounts in the nova

[robertjra]

i spok to Roger at speedtech and he told me running the kit thay have is no prob but thay are out of stock butt will have back in, in jan.

[johnny68]

ya i wont be ready till jan so its alright

CHOP CHOP BLAKE/ROGER GET TO WORK AND MAKE THEM TORQUE ARMS YOU HAVE AT LEAST 2 ORDERS FOR THEM

[XLexusTech]

Blake pics of that subframe connector setup would be real cool to see sounds like a stealth idea..

[killer69]

here is a view from the bottom.

[killer69]

here is one from the inside of the floor. nothing fancy

[johnny68]

hey blake any chance you have a picture of back seat tunnel area so i can get an idea of how to do mine also plan on ordering the torque arm around end of jan you think your have some built by then
john

[killer69]

Don't know if i have any pics of the rear of the tunnel i will look on monday, we will be full up by then. have a full order of laser cut plates comming next week.

[killer69]

Hey
John Just had a quick lok at your Truck !!! Dude that thing is wicked,would be crazy with a new 5.0 motor in it!!(see i read the article, not just looking at the pics) i had a 53 way back when i was 15 it was my first car, never finished it but one day i will have another!!! love those trucks

[johnny68]

thanks blake it was the cover truck,, that started out for my wife but to nice to drive (hmm now im building a nove for her till my 13 year old get his license) i see a pattern this car will be her daily driver if its over board or not anyway expect a call in jan when i get the $

[killer69]

This is the best pic i could find of the modifications i did to the tunnel i raised it about 4" at the back. but keep in mind i eliminated the body mounts also to get the really low ride height.

[johnny68]

thanks a bunch blake it really give me a good referance talk to ya later
john