Camaro/Firebird Torque arm design notes

Dragsinger · 10-12-2008, 06:47 PM

I am beginning construction of a 1990 Firebird in IHRA Crate Motor Stock. Looking at the bolt on suspension parts, I see that most torque arms use a "energy poly bushing" at the torque arm front. My question, since this is a dedicated drag race combination, why the poly bushing? Why not some type of rod end or solid bushing? Or, is the poly so hard deflection is not an issue? I have the same question about the lower control arms, why not solid bushings?

Thanks
Larry Woodfin - owner
Woodfin Automotive
Kilgore TX
903-985-1162 [cell]

10-12-2008, 06:47 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Camaro/Firebird Torque arm design notes I am beginning construction of a 1990 Firebird in IHRA Crate Motor Stock. Looking at the bolt on suspension parts, I see that most torque arms use a "energy poly bushing" at the torque arm front. My question, since this is a dedicated drag race combination, why the poly bushing? Why not some type of rod end or solid bushing? Or, is the poly so hard deflection is not an issue? I have the same question about the lower control arms, why not solid bushings? Thanks Larry Woodfin - owner Woodfin Automotive Kilgore TX 903-985-1162 [cell] __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

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