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Old 10-12-2008, 07:18 PM   #2
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Default Re: Camaro/Firebird Torque arm design notes

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Originally Posted by Dragsinger View Post
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?

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Larry Woodfin - owner
Woodfin Automotive
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Under NHRA rules, you are not allowed to have heim joints, just bushed. I would assume that IHRA rules are the same.
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