{"product_id":"umi-performance-control-arm-frame-braces-78-88-g-body-black-umi3028-b","title":"UMI Performance Control Arm Frame Braces — 1978-1988 GM G-Body | Tubular DOM Steel, Black Powder Coat | 3028-B","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe UMI Performance control arm frame braces reinforce the rear upper and lower control arm mounts on 1978 to 1988 GM G-Body vehicles. As power levels rise, the factory rear control arm mounts become more likely to bend or break. These tubular reinforcements tie the upper and lower rear control arm mounts together for added strength and improved driving performance. The braces are bent to contour the floor of the vehicle, so unlike some competitor designs they do not require the floor to be dented or pounded for correct fitment. Each brace is manufactured from DOM steel, TIG welded, and built with adjustment for a precise fit on all 1978 to 1988 G-Body cars. The kit includes new longer Grade 8 bolts, lock nuts, and washers for a complete bolt-in installation. UMI Performance manufactures these braces in the USA, and they are finished in black powder coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Tubular DOM steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelding: TIG welded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable for a precise fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunction: Reinforces the rear upper and lower control arm mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: Bolt-in; includes longer Grade 8 bolts, lock nuts, and washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as: Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment: GM G-Body 1978 to 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 3028-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1978 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1987 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 Buick Regal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1978 Chevrolet Malibu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Chevrolet Malibu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Chevrolet Malibu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Chevrolet Malibu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Chevrolet Malibu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Chevrolet Malibu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1978 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1987 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 Pontiac Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1978 Pontiac LeMans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Pontiac LeMans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Pontiac LeMans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Pontiac LeMans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 Pontiac LeMans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat do UMI Performance control arm frame braces do?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey tie the rear upper and lower control arm mounts together to reinforce them against bending or breaking under higher power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDo they require cutting or modifying the floor?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The braces are bent to contour the floor, so they do not require the floor to be dented or pounded. Installation is bolt-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat hardware is included?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes new longer Grade 8 bolts, lock nuts, and washers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat is the difference between 3028-B and 3028-R?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the finish. Part 3028-B is black powder coat and part 3028-R is red powder coat; both are the same brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat vehicles do they fit?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey fit 1978 to 1988 GM G-Body vehicles, including Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac Grand Prix and LeMans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What do UMI Performance control arm frame braces do?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"They tie the rear upper and lower control arm mounts together to reinforce them against bending or breaking under higher power.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do they require cutting or modifying the floor?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The braces are bent to contour the floor, so they do not require the floor to be dented or pounded. 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