QA1 adjustable rear frame supports reinforce the upper and lower trailing arm mounts on GM A-body and G-body cars to improve handling, traction, and overall suspension performance by removing unwanted chassis flex. They are built from 1 inch diameter cold rolled steel tubing and use zinc plated adjustable threaded sleeves to set preload in the rear trailing arm mount after installation. The supports are designed to clear stock and aftermarket mufflers, come with all necessary installation hardware, and are made in the USA.
Specifications:
- Type: rear frame support (trailing arm brace)
- Adjustability: adjustable threaded sleeves
- Construction: 1 in diameter cold rolled steel tubing
- Finish: zinc plated sleeves
- Reinforces upper and lower trailing arm mounts
- Clears stock and aftermarket mufflers
- All installation hardware included
- Made in the USA
- Part number: 5283
Vehicle Applications:
- 1965 Buick Gran Sport
- 1966 Buick Gran Sport
- 1967 Buick Gran Sport
- 1964 Buick Skylark
- 1965 Buick Skylark
- 1966 Buick Skylark
- 1967 Buick Skylark
- 1964 Buick Special
- 1965 Buick Special
- 1966 Buick Special
- 1967 Buick Special
- 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1964 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1966 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1967 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1964 Oldsmobile 442
- 1965 Oldsmobile 442
- 1966 Oldsmobile 442
- 1967 Oldsmobile 442
- 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1964 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
- 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
- 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
- 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
- 1964 Pontiac GTO
- 1965 Pontiac GTO
- 1966 Pontiac GTO
- 1967 Pontiac GTO
- 1964 Pontiac LeMans
- 1965 Pontiac LeMans
- 1966 Pontiac LeMans
- 1967 Pontiac LeMans
- 1964 Pontiac Tempest
- 1965 Pontiac Tempest
- 1966 Pontiac Tempest
- 1967 Pontiac Tempest
FAQ
What does the QA1 5283 rear frame support do?
It reinforces the upper and lower trailing arm mounts to improve handling and traction and to remove unwanted chassis flex.
Is the 5283 support adjustable?
Yes. It uses zinc plated adjustable threaded sleeves to set preload in the rear trailing arm mount after installation.
What is it made from?
It is built from 1 inch diameter cold rolled steel tubing and is made in the USA.
Is installation hardware included?
Yes. All necessary installation hardware is included.

