'62-'67 Nova Torque Arm

[TCI Engineering]

Our dealers are taking pre-orders for these now and will start shipping August 2nd.


Includes:
1.25" Performance link bars(normally $200 extra)
All-American coilover shocks(painted/ride height adjustable)
250# black powdercoated springs
Sub-Frame connectors
Reinforcement plates(sandwich plates inside car)
Driveshaft loop crossmember
Coilover crossmember
Torque Arm with telescoping end
Pinion bars with L/H & R/H heims for easy pinion angle adjustments
360 degree Axle brackets
Rear mounted panhard bar
All hardware and detailed installation manual

Optional Items:
Transmission crossmember
Anti-sway bar
Billet single and double adjustable coilovers
9" Axle housing
31 or 35 spline axles
Your choice of gears
Open, TSD Posi, or Tru-Track Posi units
GM caliper brake kits
Wilwood brake kits



**Note** Must have a sheet metal housing to weld the T/A tabs too














-J

[Draginutz]

Looks Good!

[BrianP]

What keeps that forward torque arm bolt from eating up that slotted hole as it slides around?

[MoparCar]

Any plans for Mopar? I've talked to you before about cutting up a Chevy/Ford kit to make it work on a Mopar-Challenger specifically.

???

Thanks, Wes

[Bryce]

Is the LCA chassis mount in single shear?

[wiedemab]

Is the LCA chassis mount in single shear?

Good question. The only thing that I can think is that it uses the inner side of the leaf spring mount on the car, but not sure.

[TCI Engineering]

Is the LCA chassis mount in single shear?

Good question. The only thing that I can think is that it uses the inner side of the leaf spring mount on the car, but not sure.

^^^^This

Here is a pre-production unit that was installed on the car a few months back.

Any plans for Mopar? I've talked to you before about cutting up a Chevy/Ford kit to make it work on a Mopar-Challenger specifically.

???

Thanks, Wes

No plans for the Mopars as of right now. The T/A is still available by itself though.

What keeps that forward torque arm bolt from eating up that slotted hole as it slides around?

I'll have Sal chime in on this one.

-J

[Bryce]

cool thank, looks good.

[TCI Engineering]

Hi Here some answers to some of the question that are posted

1 Torque Arm slider adjustment on crossmember
The slot was designed for wheel base adjustmentS. with the 1/2" bolt and 1.280" slot that leaves about 5/8" adjustment to center the wheels.

2. The telescoping slider end has 1 1/4" of travel . When we cycled the suspension from full droop to full bump the slider only moved .200". The arm itself is a lever trying to go up. The two side bars do not allow the rearend to come forward anymore than the .200" plus the small amount of deflection in the bushings.

3. The lower bars are in double shear brackets up front. We used half of the stock spring hanger and made a bolt on bracket to support the opposite side. The subframe connectors are mounted directly in front supporting any forces coming from the two lower bars.

-Sal

[srh3trinity]

Any plans on a Second Gen Fbody setup in the near future?

[TCI Engineering]

Any plans on a Second Gen Fbody setup in the near future?

OOOOOHHHHH yeahhhhhhh

The 2nd Gen is next on the chopping block. Both front and rear kits will be available later this year possibly early next year.

-J

[srh3trinity]

OOOOOHHHHH yeahhhhhhh

The 2nd Gen is next on the chopping block. Both front and rear kits will be available later this year possibly early next year.

-J

That would be pretty good timing for me. Hopefully you can figure out a way to get the exhaust out the back.

[HUSTLESTUFF]

What are the chances you will be able to adapt the 2nd gen to a 12 bolt. Having to change rears really increases the price of this suspension. I'm thinking a thick plate that is sandwiched between rear end cover and housing. Would need some gussets and need engineering.

[TCI Engineering]

That would be pretty good timing for me. Hopefully you can figure out a way to get the exhaust out the back.

It's a little early yet to tell on the 2nd Gen but it wasn't a problem for our '68, but it has an aftermarket tank.

What are the chances you will be able to adapt the 2nd gen to a 12 bolt. Having to change rears really increases the price of this suspension. I'm thinking a thick plate that is sandwiched between rear end cover and housing. Would need some gussets and need engineering.

Making a 12 Bolt compatible kit isn't out of the question at this point. Only time will tell but we are getting a few inquiries about it.

-J

[TCI Engineering]

Some guys on Steve's Nova Site had some concerns about stock gas tank clearance so I took some more pics.

The rear most point of the kit is the panhard bar but it hangs below the tank even at full compression. The coilover crossmember was the only concern when making enough clearance for the tank and there is plenty. :yes:





This measurement is from the axle centerline to the back of the coilover crossmember.



This is from the back of the pumpkin to the panhard bar. I had to lean the camera angle back a little but it was right at 3"

[jilge71]

so can it be modified to fit a 66 nova wagon???? or do you need a car to try it on?

[TCI Engineering]

Thanks. Ever think about doing a chrome moly version?

Negative, Sal feels that Chro-Moly is too brittle on a street car.

so can it be modified to fit a 66 nova wagon???? or do you need a car to try it on?

It will fit a Wagon no problem so long as it doesn't have the 3rd seat option.

-J

[64LS1Nova]

Do you have any HP numbers you would feel comfortable that this suspension can handle? I'm at 900hp now with the option to go near 1200. Would you be concerned or want to upgrade anything at that power level?

Thanks,
Frank

[Fuzzball]

Great work, is there an option for air ride?

[TCI Engineering]

Do you have any HP numbers you would feel comfortable that this suspension can handle? I'm at 900hp now with the option to go near 1200. Would you be concerned or want to upgrade anything at that power level?

Thanks,
Frank

Unless you're going to mount a set of slicks, bring it up on a 5K converter on a sticky track and then let the trans brake loose you'll be fine. If you do plan on doing those things........we have a 4-link that will be perfect.

Great work, is there an option for air ride?

Definitely! Part# 400-4251-00 @ $679

Here is the catalog page covering all the popular options.
http://www.totalcostinvolved.com/pdf/TCI_pg11-12.pdf

-J