I can get a Spohn adjustable torque arm for $300 (price includes installation). A local shop has had one laying around for a while and wants to get rid of it. Good deal? I've only been able to find one or two other shops selling them and they'e both around $400.

 

Sounds like a great deal to me. I just ordered their heavy duty TQ and am pretty anxious about installing it.

 

Considering how they start at $355 with no options (driveshaft loop, etc.), I'd say it's a pretty darn good deal if the peice is in good condition, which I assume it is. I have one and so far it's been top notch.

 

CAUTION!!!!

There are two different designs for the Spohn torque arm. The early version is identified by a "slider" joint on the single front tube that attaches to the front mounting point. The slider will have a rubber bellows on it, about 6" long. This model is less desireable than the later model. A few of the very early design arms were broken off where the slider tube met the two rear tubes. More of a problem on high HP cars, but did break on a few near stockers. The design was eventually revised to add a chrome moly insert into the slider tube. I had one of those, and ran at about 625HP/1.6 60-ft times, both with an M6 and with the TH400 - no problems. But you need to be aware that not all "early" designs will have the chrome moly tube.

EARLY (OLD) DESIGN

The later version cojmpletely eliminated the "slider" and uses a front "link" on the mounting arm to accomodate changes in length. I have upgraded to one of those.

I would say the "early" arms are only worth about 50% of original value, and then ONLY if they have the chrome moly insert.


LATE (NEW) DESIGN

Ignore the drive shaft loop - that is custom.

 

From the looks of the picture it's the newer version. It was dusty from sitting on his shelves but otherwise brand new. I'm tempted to get it as it's a good deal.

Hmmmmm.