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**Kiwi 4d** · 10-07-2012, 02:19 PM

Have been contemplating how to add torque arms to a 35 36 banjo diff that will be open drive to an s10 5 speed in a low T coupe.
But been thinking is it possible to keep the torque tube up to 6 to 8 inches from the 5 speed and mount the cup of the TT on a solid plate to replicate the rear of the old 3 speed. The use some sort of short coupler to join the Flathead driveshaft to the S10 yoke.
I know there are a few undecided variables in here yet, but is this practical.

**porknbeaner** · 10-07-2012, 02:22 PM

Not really. Your simplest bet if you want a torque arm is to weld tabs on top of the rear and run a link with heim joints on both ends a lot like a 3 link would be.

**chaddilac** · 10-07-2012, 02:23 PM

There was a tech with a T5 out of a jeep and adapting a torque tube to it!

Search for it.

Weedburner 40 · 10-07-2012, 02:33 PM

This years AMBR has a setup just as you describe. It as actually what sprint cars use. Check out the photos in Street Rodder and you can see how they did it.

**Kiwi 4d** · 10-07-2012, 06:42 PM

yes I followed the jeep adaption , some pretty clever thinking going on there( too smart for me), but I was thinking ending the TT just before the tailshaft on a flathead gear box mount, with a short coupler to the T5.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaddilac

There was a tech with a T5 out of a jeep and adapting a torque tube to it!

Search for it.

brokenspoke · 10-07-2012, 07:45 PM

Crazy daddy o makes an adapter for a t-5 from s10 4x4

**Rex_A_Lott** · 10-07-2012, 07:55 PM

There's a post by Pete1 titled "t-5 or Richmond to torque tube"
Search for it. I'd post the link, but I dont know how.

**treb11** · 10-08-2012, 07:19 AM

How common are volvo Amazons in your part of the world?

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=737344

Dale Fairfax · 10-08-2012, 07:47 AM

To me, this is the simplest, most direct approach ever to this age old problem. No complex machine work, only simple fabrication.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex_A_Lott

There's a post by Pete1 titled "t-5 or Richmond to torque tube"
Search for it. I'd post the link, but I dont know how.

**hightower611** · 10-08-2012, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokenspoke

Crazy daddy o makes an adapter for a t-5 from s10 4x4

This is correct. Read this thread all the way through. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=256226

I have been in contact with him and his set up is very good. T5 from a 4x4 with his adapter behind allows for a torque tube set up. With this you can eliminate the worry about bending or breaking radius rods, even the very strong 35-36 rods. He also sells an adaptor for behind a flathead to the T5.
He is a very smart man so be prepared to talk especially about the salt flats. You can PM me for his contact info.

10-07-2012, 02:19 PM	#1
Kiwi 4d Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Levin, New Zealand Posts: 461	Torque tube mated to s10 5 speed Have been contemplating how to add torque arms to a 35 36 banjo diff that will be open drive to an s10 5 speed in a low T coupe. But been thinking is it possible to keep the torque tube up to 6 to 8 inches from the 5 speed and mount the cup of the TT on a solid plate to replicate the rear of the old 3 speed. The use some sort of short coupler to join the Flathead driveshaft to the S10 yoke. I know there are a few undecided variables in here yet, but is this practical.

10-07-2012, 02:22 PM	#2
porknbeaner Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raytown, MO Posts: 24,495	Re: Torque tube mated to s10 5 speed Not really. Your simplest bet if you want a torque arm is to weld tabs on top of the rear and run a link with heim joints on both ends a lot like a 3 link would be. __________________ If it don't make ya dirty it ain't yours No man crosses a chasm in two jumps

10-07-2012, 02:23 PM	#3
chaddilac Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Muskogee,OK Posts: 13,631	Re: Torque tube mated to s10 5 speed There was a tech with a T5 out of a jeep and adapting a torque tube to it! Search for it. __________________ Pinstriped iPhone 4 covers!! Whitewalls & Pinstriped iPhone Covers ON SALE!!

10-07-2012, 02:33 PM	#4
Weedburner 40 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 233	Re: Torque tube mated to s10 5 speed This years AMBR has a setup just as you describe. It as actually what sprint cars use. Check out the photos in Street Rodder and you can see how they did it. __________________ *There's no ride like a low ride, bags are for trash !* www.weedetrstreetrod.com

10-07-2012, 07:45 PM	#6
brokenspoke Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Anderson Texas Posts: 2,275	Re: Torque tube mated to s10 5 speed Crazy daddy o makes an adapter for a t-5 from s10 4x4

10-07-2012, 07:55 PM	#7
Rex_A_Lott Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reidville,SC Posts: 266	Re: Torque tube mated to s10 5 speed There's a post by Pete1 titled "t-5 or Richmond to torque tube" Search for it. I'd post the link, but I dont know how.

10-08-2012, 07:19 AM	#8
treb11 Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,764	Re: Torque tube mated to s10 5 speed How common are volvo Amazons in your part of the world? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=737344 __________________ Only the good die young. If you want to live a long time, be an asshole. " I am attempting madam, to construct a Nemonic memory circuit using stone knives and bearskins "

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