Well, I got my new C5 DD wheels with some Toyo 315 drag radials mounted last Thursday. That night, I took it out for a test. I did some dig launches on a dead street, only trying like 2.5k-3k rpm launch.. The next day driving around I notice a lot of loud clunking when I hit a bump. I thought my wheels/tires were hitting the bumpstops.. So I install some ARP wheel studs and 5/16" spacers (which I planned to do, anyhow).. I take it for another drive, and still a ton of loud clunking..
So today I look up under the car with the plan to tighten every bolt in the rear suspension that I see. and I find a busted torque arm... I never had these clunks until the first night with my 315's, so I guess it was it's time to go. I guess it's my time to go ahead and get a UMI tubular torque arm with relocation bracket.
Last weekend when I was out racing, this is the cause of the noise I talked about.
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Oh, and before anyone says it. I plan to have the rear-end rebuilt with a new pinion seal this year
