{"product_id":"umi-performance-front-frame-reinforcement-brace-g-body-gphp-3053-b","title":"UMI Performance Front Frame Reinforcement Brace — 1978-1988 GM G-Body | 3-Point Bolt-In, Black | 3053-B","description":"\u003cp\u003eUMI Performance's reinforcing front frame brace stiffens the front frame horns and front crossmember area on the GM G-Body platform. This three point frame brace replaces the popular Grand Prix Bar as well as the stock frame reinforcements. No drilling is required and Grade 8 hardware is included. The brace weighs less than 10 lbs and is suited to street, strip, autocross, or road racing use. UMI Performance designs and manufactures this brace in Philipsburg, PA, and it is made in the USA. This listing is the black powder coat version, part number 3053-B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree point front frame reinforcement brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubular steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-in, no drilling required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade 8 hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs less than 10 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces the Grand Prix Bar and stock frame reinforcements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits the GM G-Body platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually (each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 3053-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\u003e1978 Chevrolet El Camino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Chevrolet El Camino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Chevrolet El Camino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Chevrolet El Camino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Chevrolet El Camino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Chevrolet El Camino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984 Chevrolet El Camino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985 Chevrolet El Camino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986 Chevrolet El Camino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1987 Chevrolet El Camino\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 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1982 Pontiac Bonneville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983 Pontiac Bonneville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984 Pontiac Bonneville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985 Pontiac Bonneville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1986 Pontiac Bonneville\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat vehicles does the UMI 3053 front frame brace fit?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits the 1978 to 1988 GM G-Body platform, including the Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Malibu and Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac Grand Prix. See the Vehicle Applications list for every year and model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDoes the 3053 require drilling to install?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The 3053 is a bolt-in brace that requires no drilling, and Grade 8 hardware is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat does the 3053 front frame brace do?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis three point brace stiffens the front frame horns and crossmember area to reduce chassis flex. It replaces the popular Grand Prix Bar and the stock frame reinforcements and weighs less than 10 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat is the difference between part numbers 3053-R and 3053-B?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe parts are identical except for finish. 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