This Grade 8 bolt upgrade kit is recommended when installing an aftermarket torque arm on a factory rear end and similar housings that use the long through-bolt design. The kit supplies longer 9/16 in Grade 8 bolts that accommodate the thicker mounting plates found on aftermarket torque arms. Factory bolts can be used with aftermarket torque arms, but they may not provide enough thread engagement, which could lead to failure.
Specifications:
- Torque arm hardware kit for the long through-bolt design
- Longer 9/16 in Grade 8 bolts
- Accommodates thicker aftermarket torque arm mounting plates
- Sold as a pair
- Fits GM F-Body
- Part number: 3003
Vehicle Applications:
- 1982 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1983 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1984 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1987 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1990 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1991 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1993 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1994 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1995 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1998 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2001 Chevrolet Camaro
- 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1982 Pontiac Firebird
- 1983 Pontiac Firebird
- 1984 Pontiac Firebird
- 1985 Pontiac Firebird
- 1986 Pontiac Firebird
- 1987 Pontiac Firebird
- 1988 Pontiac Firebird
- 1989 Pontiac Firebird
- 1990 Pontiac Firebird
- 1991 Pontiac Firebird
- 1992 Pontiac Firebird
- 1993 Pontiac Firebird
- 1994 Pontiac Firebird
- 1995 Pontiac Firebird
- 1996 Pontiac Firebird
- 1997 Pontiac Firebird
- 1998 Pontiac Firebird
- 1999 Pontiac Firebird
- 2000 Pontiac Firebird
- 2001 Pontiac Firebird
- 2002 Pontiac Firebird
FAQ
Which vehicles does this torque arm hardware kit fit?
It fits 1982 to 2002 GM F-Body vehicles, the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. See the Vehicle Applications list for the full year-by-year fitment.
Why would I need longer bolts for a torque arm?
Aftermarket torque arms often use thicker mounting plates than the factory arm. The longer Grade 8 bolts in this kit provide enough thread engagement for a safe, secure installation.
What is included in the kit?
The kit includes longer 9/16 in Grade 8 through-bolts, sold as a pair, for mounting an aftermarket torque arm to a factory-style rear end.
Can I reuse the factory torque arm bolts?
Factory bolts can physically be used with an aftermarket torque arm, but they may not provide adequate thread engagement with the thicker mounting plates, which could lead to failure.
