1982–92 Third-gen Camaro & Firebird chassis stiffening
6 kits to stiffen the frame, from frame rails and connectors to braces and roll bars.
Stiffening kits
| Area | Kit | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame rails | UMI Performance 2030 Tubular Front Steering Brace (Wonder Bar) | Bolt-on frame-rail-to-steering-box brace, 1983-92. | $99.99 UMI list price Source |
| Subframe connectors | UMI Performance 2400 1982-1992 GM F-Body Subframe Connectors, Boxed, Weld-In | Boxed weld-in connectors. | $449.99 UMI list price Source |
| Subframe connectors | BMR Suspension Weld-on boxed subframe connectors, outside frame exhaust SFC009 | Weld-in; for outside-frame exhaust routing. | $519.95 BMR list price Source |
| Subframe connectors | QA1 52096 Subframe Connector Kit, 82-92 GM F Body | Bolt-in (drilling required); not for convertibles. | $648.95 QA1 list price Source |
| Subframe connectors | Detroit Speed Subframe Connectors 010110DS | Weld-in. | $656.95 DSE list price Source |
| Shock & strut tower braces | UMI Performance 2009 Strut Tower Brace, Adjustable, LS | Adjustable strut tower brace sized for LS swaps. | $189.99 UMI list price Source |
Prices are from the linked seller pages and change often. Confirm fitment for your exact year and body style before ordering; many weld-in parts need professional installation. Some links earn us a commission.
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