where to buy a torque strap???

[UnderdogGN]

Hi, every site i see that sells a torque strap only sells them for 86-87. Can someone please tell me where to get one and for how much?
thanks

 

[85 TR]

yeah i would like to know also my motor is gonna flip over when i put in my stall

 

[ngianop]

I believe that these straps are universal. In fact, you should be able to fab one of your own. Look in a hardware store for a metal turnbuckle, a couple hooks and whatnot and find a couple places to attach it and you're done. I have an '84 and connected mine between the power steering pump and a suitable spot on the frame. I bought it from a Buick vendor many moons ago.

I think HRPartsNStuff sells special motor mounts for '78 - '87 G-bodies that'll accomplish the same thing. Using one of their mounts on the driver's side might be all that's needed to keep the engine from twisting.

Good luck.

 

[mweber]

The poly drivers side motor mount from HRPartsNStuff is the way to go. The torque straps usually put stress on components that were never intended to take the abuse.

Mike

 

[UnderdogGN]

thanks for the replies guys. I think ill go with the HrpartsNstuff poly motor mount. Are they pretty easy to install or what?

 

[UnderdogGN]

Actually i just looked up the motor mount but didnt know they costed $100 I think i will be making my own torque strap now.

 

[cool 84]

I agree with the previous poster. Torque strap will eventually break things. My dad broke an alternator bracket on his 86. Poly motor mount is the only way to go.

 

[UnderdogGN]

ok thanks for the advice...ill start saving