I read somewhere that guys in a stock suspension drag racing class were welding 2 factory torque arms together and "modifying" the contact angle to increase traction w/out getting caught. I'm on a skinny budget and have an extra torque arm. How much of a difference does this make? Also, is it worth is to box the factory lca's or should I just use relocation brackets and poly-bushings and call it a day? I've cut a 1.85 on street tires several times, but since I put in the heads, cam, and 3.73 rear, my 60's are in the 2.1-2.3 range. I'd like to get back down to a 1.80 w/ street tires and hopefully snag a 1.60 on DRs. ANY suggestions on picking up traction on a budget will help. I know to move the battery to the back, not worry about how much gas is in the tank and leave the jack/spare in if I'm using street tires. what else can I do (considering I can weld) on a $100 budget?

When I started running Stock Eliminator I ran the stock torque arm it lasted about a year before it ripped the bolt holes out at the rear end. The only addition to it was a steel plate welded in to box the front foot or so. It probably would have lived longer if I had welded plates over the bolt holes also (All of the aftermarket torque arms are stronger where they attatch to the rear).

Good Luck,

Daren