Torque Arm & Aftermarket Driveshaft

[ford20]

I have a DSS Carbon Fiber Driveshaft which is 3.25" and I was curious if anyone has had the Cortex Torque Arm with this setup and everything worked out with it. I was also thinking of adding a rear driveshaft safety loop just in case for a little extra safety even though the carbon fiber doesn't really explode more so then separates.

Thank you

 

[302 Hi Pro]

Sean:

Will you also use the Cortex Watts Link with their Torque Arm? The Torque Arm has a rear diff cover with 2 eyelets on the bottom for the TA attachment point.

I've been looking at the CorTex Watts Link for my Boss, but I'm not sure if I'll use the TA assy.

Dave
2HP

 

[Pitt302]

I have the the Cortex Torque Arm, Watts Link, LCAs and run the same size 1 piece drive shaft you are looking at with no problems, I have aluminum Dyno Tech .Do not think a 4 inch Drive shaft would work. I also have the Blow Fish Shifter Driveshaft loop installed. Also never had to worry about the pinion angle as the Torque Arm sets this right.

 

[superhero]

I have the the Cortex Torque Arm, Watts Link, LCAs and run the same size 1 piece drive shaft you are looking at with no problems, I have aluminum Dyno Tech .Do not think a 4 inch Drive shaft would work. I also have the Blow Fish Shifter Driveshaft loop installed. Also never had to worry about the pinion angle as the Torque Arm sets this right.

How has all of this helped the cars response.
With the torque arm and watts link i would think the rear end is very solid and planted.
What about ride quality also.

 

[Pitt302]

The car handles very well, does not squat as much when you get on it, less nose dive when braking,credit Tourque Arm for this. The Watts Link keeps the rear right where it should be even over large bumps.Road noise has increased a little but thats to be expected, I get a little more rear end noise at 90km to 100km.Not sure what causes this the Drive Shaft/Torque Arm/or LCA,s.I read that our Torsen rear ends tend to do this,but it's not unexceptable by any means.Cortex parts are expensive but you get what you pay for,very nice stuff.

 

[superhero]

One last question: What about ground clearance. Any concerns with speed bumps or other areas.

 

[Pitt302]

I have T springs, no real problems around town, do avoid extra large speed bumps.The Torque Arm/LCAs add no clearence issues.

 

[ford20]

Sean:

Will you also use the Cortex Watts Link with their Torque Arm? The Torque Arm has a rear diff cover with 2 eyelets on the bottom for the TA attachment point.

I've been looking at the CorTex Watts Link for my Boss, but I'm not sure if I'll use the TA assy.

Dave
2HP

Yes sir! Once I get the car up and running I would like to put the watts link and the torque arm in as well.

Excellent feedback Pitt, that is what the main consensus seems to be with these parts. Thank you for that.

 

[Fabman]

Sean:

Will you also use the Cortex Watts Link with their Torque Arm? The Torque Arm has a rear diff cover with 2 eyelets on the bottom for the TA attachment point.

I've been looking at the CorTex Watts Link for my Boss, but I'm not sure if I'll use the TA assy.

Dave
2HP

I'd like to hear more about this diff cover with 2 eyelets...looking at the website they show a regular aluminum cover with no noticible modifications. I have the Ford Racing cover they picture and planned to get the TA and later add the watts link....what exactly is different?

http://cortexracing.com/product/xtreme-grip-torque-arm-system-2005-2014-mustang-s197/#

 

[302 Hi Pro]

It is actually a separate bracket now that attaches to the lower diff cover using the lower attachment bolts of the diff cover.

Hope that helps.

302 Hi Pro

 

[Fabman]

It is actually a separate bracket now that attaches to the lower diff cover using the lower attachment bolts of the diff cover.

Hope that helps.

302 Hi Pro

Yes, thats how it looked to me too.
I guess that was an old part that was being discussed.
Thanks for the update.