The QA1 52565 pro-touring control arms are built for autocross and road course handling. They use the QA1 Ultra Low Friction ball joint to eliminate flex and provide bind-free movement, and they are configured for QA1 Pro Coil systems with double-shear lower mounting. High-strength tubing and billet aluminum cross shafts keep the arms light while improving strength and durability, and they are robotically welded and powder coated. Used as a set the arms are designed to add 3 to 4 degrees of caster and 0.5 to 1 degree of negative camber, and about half of those figures when used on their own. The one inch longer upper ball joint stud improves camber gain to keep the tire contact patch optimal for cornering grip.
Specifications:
- Type: tubular upper control arm kit, sold as a set
- Ball joint: QA1 Ultra Low Friction, adjustable and rebuildable
- Ball joint stud: one inch longer upper stud improves camber gain
- Construction: high-strength tubing with billet aluminum cross shafts
- Mounting: configured for QA1 Pro Coil systems with double-shear lower mounting
- Alignment: adds 3-4 degrees caster and 0.5 to 1 degree negative camber when used as a set
- Finish: powder coated
- Made in the USA
- Part number: 52565
Vehicle Applications:
- 1982 Buick Regal
- 1983 Buick Regal
- 1984 Buick Regal
- 1985 Buick Regal
- 1986 Buick Regal
- 1987 Buick Regal
- 1982 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1983 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1984 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1985 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1986 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1987 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1981 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1982 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1983 Chevrolet Malibu
- 1982 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 1981 GMC Caballero
- 1982 GMC Caballero
- 1983 GMC Caballero
- 1984 GMC Caballero
- 1985 GMC Caballero
- 1986 GMC Caballero
- 1987 GMC Caballero
- 1982 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1983 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1984 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1985 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
- 1982 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
FAQ
What is the QA1 52565 control arm kit designed for?
It is designed for pro-touring, autocross and road course handling, with geometry that improves cornering grip.
What ball joint do these arms use?
They use the QA1 Ultra Low Friction ball joint, which is adjustable and rebuildable for tuning with different stud lengths.
How much alignment change do they add?
Used as a set the arms are designed to add 3 to 4 degrees of caster and 0.5 to 1 degree of negative camber, and about half of those figures when used on their own.
What vehicles does the 52565 upper control arm kit fit?
It fits 1978-1988 GM G-body cars including the Regal, Monte Carlo, El Camino, Grand Prix, Bonneville, Caballero and Malibu.
