Tommy Gun
09-18-2015, 01:41 AM
Seems there are only 2 companies making torque arms for the S197 bodies.
The first is Griggs.
Install is a bit complicated in that they have a ring plate sandwiched between the diff cover and axle housing. This plate also requires the axle housing and diff cover to be drilled for insertion of a dowel pin.
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/S197%20suspension/torque5_zpsjsrf1nqg.png (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/fastestshelby2/media/S197%20suspension/torque5_zpsjsrf1nqg.png.html)
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/S197%20suspension/torque6_zpsg8tz9wll.png (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/fastestshelby2/media/S197%20suspension/torque6_zpsg8tz9wll.png.html)
Second is the Cortex Racing
Easier to install. One thing I don't like is the bushing at the rear? Not sure why that isn't a solid connection point?
Also, the Cortex is definitely not as heavy duty made as the Griggs or previous model Maximum Motorsports Torque arms.
The connection plate is small and bolted on...would need to be welded in place (SHOULD be welded to solid part of sub frame)
The Cortex is also much more expensive. Not sure why.
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/S197%20suspension/torque1_zpswubfsvhy.jpg (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/fastestshelby2/media/S197%20suspension/torque1_zpswubfsvhy.jpg.html)
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/S197%20suspension/torque7_zpsgp8jhyau.png (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/fastestshelby2/media/S197%20suspension/torque7_zpsgp8jhyau.png.html)
Thoughts? :popcorn:
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The first is Griggs.
Install is a bit complicated in that they have a ring plate sandwiched between the diff cover and axle housing. This plate also requires the axle housing and diff cover to be drilled for insertion of a dowel pin.
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/S197%20suspension/torque5_zpsjsrf1nqg.png (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/fastestshelby2/media/S197%20suspension/torque5_zpsjsrf1nqg.png.html)
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/S197%20suspension/torque6_zpsg8tz9wll.png (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/fastestshelby2/media/S197%20suspension/torque6_zpsg8tz9wll.png.html)
Second is the Cortex Racing
Easier to install. One thing I don't like is the bushing at the rear? Not sure why that isn't a solid connection point?
Also, the Cortex is definitely not as heavy duty made as the Griggs or previous model Maximum Motorsports Torque arms.
The connection plate is small and bolted on...would need to be welded in place (SHOULD be welded to solid part of sub frame)
The Cortex is also much more expensive. Not sure why.
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/S197%20suspension/torque1_zpswubfsvhy.jpg (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/fastestshelby2/media/S197%20suspension/torque1_zpswubfsvhy.jpg.html)
http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/S197%20suspension/torque7_zpsgp8jhyau.png (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/fastestshelby2/media/S197%20suspension/torque7_zpsgp8jhyau.png.html)
Thoughts? :popcorn:
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