{"product_id":"umi-performance-g-body-rear-control-arm-kit-gphp-301516-r","title":"UMI Performance G-Body Rear Tubular Upper \u0026 Lower Control Arm Kit — 78-88 GM G-Body | 1.625in DOM Steel, Red | 301516-R","description":"\u003cp\u003eRear control arms are one of the most important suspension upgrades for a GM G-Body. Factory stamped-steel arms suffer from bushing deflection and corrosion that contribute to traction loss and vague handling. This tubular upper and lower kit is a direct bolt-on replacement built to minimize wheel hop, improve cornering, and keep the car more consistent whether it is a weekend cruiser or a track car. The greaseable polyurethane bushings are a significant improvement over worn OEM rubber, adding ride control while reducing traction loss. The lower arms include sway bar mounting holes sized for the factory bar and most aftermarket bars. UMI Performance manufactures this kit in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear tubular upper and lower control arm kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt from 1.625\" OD x 0.120\" wall DOM mild steel tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC machined for precise tolerances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully TIG and MIG welded construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable high-quality polyurethane bushings with grease fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower arms include sway bar mounting holes for stock and most aftermarket bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on; installs in about 2 hours with OEM hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 301516-R\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 vehicles does the 301516 control arm kit fit?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a direct bolt-on rear upper and lower control arm kit for 1978 to 1988 GM G-Body cars, including the Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac Grand Prix and LeMans. See the Vehicle Applications list for full year and model coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow long does installation take?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit installs in about two hours using the factory hardware, and installation instructions are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat are the bushings made of?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe arms use greaseable high-quality polyurethane bushings with grease fittings, which improve on worn OEM rubber and help reduce traction loss while maintaining ride quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat is the difference between 301516-B and 301516-R?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kits are identical except for finish. 301516-B is black powder coat and 301516-R is red powder coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What vehicles does the 301516 control arm kit fit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is a direct bolt-on rear upper and lower control arm kit for 1978 to 1988 GM G-Body cars, including the Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac Grand Prix and LeMans. 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