Strengthening Your 3rd Gen Camaro Torque Arm Mount

If you're noticing a weird thud under your seat every time you hit the gas, your 3rd gen camaro torque arm mount might be trying to tell you it's had enough. These cars—built between 1982 and 1992—have a pretty unique rear suspension setup. Instead of the traditional four-link or leaf spring designs you'd find on other muscle cars, GM went with a long torque arm that runs from the rear differential all the way up to the back of the transmission. It was a clever way to handle axle wrap and keep the car planted, but it also created a bit of a bottleneck when it comes to durability. ...

May 3, 2026 · 7 min · Xasmin Scott