Speedway Motors 3rd Gen F-Body and G-Body tubular lower control arms offer all the same benefits at a fraction of the cost of other brands, Heavy duty tubular design incorporates a factory style sway bar end link mount making it a true bolt on installation, 1-1/2” OD DOM steel tubing with .120” wall thickness is precision bent, jig located and MIG welded for maximum strength, Greaseable Delrin bushings virtually eliminate flex and reduce friction to improve handling while remaining squeak free, New greaseable ball joints come pre-installed and are OEM replacement designs making service parts readily available 1982-92 3rd Gen Camaro and G-Body Tubular Lower Control Arm Kit Sku # 9161978 Mfr. Part # 9161978 Condition New Brand Speedway Motors Sold Pair Details Info
- Fits 1982 to 1992 GM F-Body cars such as Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird
- Fits 1978 to 1988 GM G-Body cars as well as 1982 to 2004 S10 two wheel drive trucks
- Kit includes both upper and lower control arms ready for installation
- Large ID bushings for the front position of the lower control arms are included for S10 applications with 14mm front bolts
- Strong tubular construction with durable gloss black powder coat protection
- Control arms feature greasable Delrin bushings and OEM-style ball joints preinstalled
- Stock ride height is retained and can be used with stock springs, drop springs or with coilover kits
- Polyurethane bump stops are included for both upper and lower control arms
- Compatible with factory style sway bar end links to attach to your existing sway bar
- Work well for stock spindles as well as drop spindles
- Compatible with stock disc brakes and aftermarket disc brake upgrades
Improve Your F-Body’s Handling with a Bolt-On Control Arm Upgrade
Your 3rd Gen Camaro, Firebird, S-10, or G-body utilize similar lower control arms with the major difference being a larger bolt size for the front bushing possition on S-10\'s. The factory lower control arms use traditional stamped steel assemblies fitted with a inboard mounted coil spring with spindle mounted strut on the F-Body while the G-Body and S-10 use a coil spring and a shock absorber mounted to the lower control arm for dampening. These pieces provided a fairly decent ride, however, today’s world is vastly different. We want our cars to handle well, fit big disc brakes, and wide sticky rubber. The stock stamped steel control arms can literally flex and fail under the cornering and braking forces applied to them, especially in a track environment. The last thing any enthusiast wants is a part failure that could potentially cause damage to their pride and joy (or worse, cause injuries). Updating your F-body, G-body or S10 with Speedway Motors’ beefy tubular control arms strengthens and enhances your car or truck’s handling.
Stamped Versus Tubular, The Benefits of Our Control Arms Are Obvious
As we stated earlier, a stamped steel control arm invites lots of sloppiness into your suspension due to flexing and twisting. While a stamping is indeed stronger than a flat sheet of metal, tubing is stronger still. So, when creating tubular suspension with steel tubing you greatly increase the rigidity of the product, eliminating that slop from twisting and flexing. What does that mean for you behind the wheel? When it comes to tubular control arms vs stock stamped arms you dive into a corner on our tubular control arms your vehicle will go where you point it to. Getting down on that brake pedal for some extreme braking? Even your brakes will perform better since your tubular control arms aren’t flexing under that hard braking input.
These are the best tubular control arms Camaro, G-body, and S 10 owners will find and feature a robust 1-1/2-inch diameter tubing for the tubular lower control arms finished in a show-quality gloss black powder coat. Wall thickness of our tubular steel control arms is .120-inch which when combined with the material diameters these GM F-Body tubular control arms weigh in at 10 pounds each.
We have fitted greasable Delrin bushings and OE-spec ball joints to our tubular A arms with easy access grease fittings to make maintenance a breeze. Polyurethane bump stops are included for both upper and lower arm assemblies and these control arms are compatible with stock-style shock absorbers or can be used with aftermarket coilover shocks.
A Direct Bolt-In Solution That Is Easy to Install
Our tubular lower control arm bolts into place using your original control arm’s mounting hardware. If your fasteners have seen better days or went missing don’t worry, we offer to keep your project from grinding to a halt.
Factory style sway bar end links are compatible with the lower control arms and can be reused if yours are in good condition. Rubber sway bar end links frequently deteriorate and new are offered individually as well as a or the .
What more could you ask for from a set of bolt-on Speedway Motors tubular control arms like these? Your F-body, G-body or S 10 gains increased handling, performance bushings with minimal deflection, and more, all at a fraction of the cost of the competition.
Application This Part Fits
- 1982-1992 Chevy Camaro
- 1978-1988 Chevy Monte Carlo
- 1978-1983 Chevy Malibu
- 1978-1987 Chevy El Camino
- 1982-2003 Chevy S10 Pickup
- 1983-2004 Chevy S10 Blazer
- 1978-1987 GMC Caballero
- 1983-2001 GMC S15 Jimmy
- 1982-1990 GMC S15 Pickup
- 1991-2003 GMC Sonoma
- 1978-1988 Buick Regal
- 1978-1988 Buick Grand National
- 1978-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
- 1978-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird
- 1978-1981 Pontiac Le Mans
Specs Material Type Steel Sold in Quantity Pair Finish Powder Coated Color Black Ball Joint Type Press-in Hardware Included No Adjustable No Overall Length 17.5 Material Thickness .120 Tube O.D. 1.5 Control Arm Style Tubular Bushing Included Yes Bushing Material Delrin Ball Joint Included Yes Position Lower Mount Center to Ball Joint Center 14.25" Overall Width 14.325 MFG. Part # 9161978 Related Items / Suggested Parts 1982-04 S10 & G-Body Tubular Upper Control Arms Kit, Powdercoated Tech Support We\'re here to help before and after your purchase. If you have a question or need assistance with one of our products, please contact us through Messaging and a knowledgeable Speedway Motors team member will be happy to help. About Speedway Motors is America’s Oldest Speed Shop® and has been a trusted source for specialty rodding and racing products and friendly expert advice for more than 72 years. Founded in 1952 by “Speedy” Bill Smith – a racer and street rodder himself – Speedway has grown from a one-man operation to become the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and retailer of street rod and racing products. Our industry-leading fast delivery is the result of same-day shipping from our state-of-the-art, centrally located 500,000 sq. ft. headquarters. Speedway’s size offers customers unmatched product selection and low pricing, while our excellent technical support and customer service have made us a recognized leader in the rodding and racing industries.
