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7/17/2021 6:10 AM  #1


Torque arm suspension

Has anyone ever converted to this on a classic Mustang?

I know Maximum Motorsports makes them for late models.
Never had one on any car I’ve owned.

 

7/17/2021 11:51 AM  #2


Re: Torque arm suspension

No, and also never had one on any car I have had.


65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
 

7/17/2021 3:15 PM  #3


Re: Torque arm suspension

My 67 Dodge Monaco had torsion bar front suspension, rode like a Caddy. It had an adjuster to change ride height when the torsion bar “relaxed”
They were advertised not to nosedive under braking and deceleration, can’t remember if it was so.
Some later Chrysler cars had transverse torsion bars, quite a weird set up.


Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
 

7/17/2021 3:38 PM  #4


Re: Torque arm suspension

Hakan has one of those on his coupe.  Custom built of course.
I see no reason to add stuff like that on my car.


Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
 

7/18/2021 12:18 AM  #5


Re: Torque arm suspension

They were from the factory on all the F-body cars from the 80’s and 90’s (Firebird, Camaro). 

Work well and are simple.  I have not needed one on my car (no wheelhop), rear end is stable with the leafs I have from Maier and the Panhard rod.  I have enough stuff in the way of my exhaust and don’t need to add anymore puzzle pieces.

If you are trying to solve wheelhop it should work.  Might also try the style of leafs I have that have 5 leafs to the front eye which act like a traction bar.

Mike Maier makes a torque bar setup that looks clean.  https://mikemaierinc.com/products/64-73-mustang/rear-suspension/64-73-mustang-mod-1-rear-suspension-kit/

 

7/18/2021 7:01 AM  #6


Re: Torque arm suspension

I have an '86 IROC and it made me a HUGE fan of TA rear suspensions.  It makes the back end of the car feel very stable and predictable.  Compared to a similar generation Mustang the F cars simply had better handling.  The stock Fox rear suspension was a nightmare deathtrap by comparison.

For a serious handling application it may be worth the trouble to fabricate a TA rear suspension for your classic Mustang.  For a street car it seems a LOT of work.  I've never seen a bolt on kit for a classic Mustang.  The stock leaf spring suspension can be made to work well for a street application.  You may just need different springs or traction bars.  Subframe connectors are where to start if you don't already have them.  You have to take the twist out of the chassis before you can really solve wheel hop. 

 

7/18/2021 3:41 PM  #7


Re: Torque arm suspension

TKOPerformance wrote:

I have an '86 IROC and it made me a HUGE fan of TA rear suspensions.  It makes the back end of the car feel very stable and predictable.  Compared to a similar generation Mustang the F cars simply had better handling.  The stock Fox rear suspension was a nightmare deathtrap by comparison.

For a serious handling application it may be worth the trouble to fabricate a TA rear suspension for your classic Mustang.  For a street car it seems a LOT of work.  I've never seen a bolt on kit for a classic Mustang.  The stock leaf spring suspension can be made to work well for a street application.  You may just need different springs or traction bars.  Subframe connectors are where to start if you don't already have them.  You have to take the twist out of the chassis before you can really solve wheel hop. 

I think TCP makes one.
 


Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
 

7/18/2021 5:07 PM  #8


Re: Torque arm suspension

Frame connectors ARE good butt......................
Every car doesn't NEED something to take the twist outta the chassis!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfKrdKLwRTY
Jus say'in
6sal6


Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
 

7/19/2021 10:15 AM  #9


Re: Torque arm suspension

6sally6 wrote:

Frame connectors ARE good butt......................
Every car doesn't NEED something to take the twist outta the chassis!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfKrdKLwRTY
Jus say'in
6sal6

Nice car, scary ride!
 


65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
 

7/19/2021 12:56 PM  #10


Re: Torque arm suspension

Hu-Hu-Hu-Hu!
Thank goodness for sturdy rear bumpers!!!
6sal6


Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
 

7/19/2021 2:06 PM  #11


Re: Torque arm suspension

Jay Leno was fine in the wheelie...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LabX19ocJZA


1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
 

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