Torque arm suspensions have long proven their effectiveness in Third- and Fourth-gen Camaros and Firebirds, and are a popular conversion for late-model Mustangs as well. The reason for this is that they work well, and they are relatively simple. Total Cost Involved (TCI) has now developed a torque arm system for First-gen Camaros and Firebirds. It was designed to eliminate the suspension bind that occurs when cornering using the stock conventional leaf spring suspension. The Torque Arm features a slider on the front of the arm that slides fore and aft, and rotates as the car goes through suspension travel. This allows the car’s handling to be controlled by the coilover shocks and the rear sway bar with no suspension binding variables. The kit allows for a lower stance, great rear axle control, and dramatic improved handling.
The kit is a bolt-on application except for welding the axle brackets, Panhard bracket, and optional sway bar brackets (which attach to the three-inch axle housing tubes of a Ford 9-inch housing). Optional TCI Ford 9-inch housings come with all brackets installed and heli-arced. For more information, please visit www.totalcostinvolved.com, or call 866-925-1101.