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#9161988
1978-88 G-Body and S10 Tubular Control Arms, Upper and Lower Kit
- Speedway Motors G-Body and S10 tubular control arms offer all the same benefits at a fraction of the cost of other brands
- Heavy duty tubular design and increased positive caster for optimum handling and performance
- 1-1/4” upper and 1-1/2” lower .120” wall thickness DOM steel tubing is precision bent, jig located and MIG welded for maximum strength
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Product Summary
Steel, Tubular Control Arm Style, Powder Coated, Black
- Speedway Motors G-Body and S10 tubular control arms offer all the same benefits at a fraction of the cost of other brands
- Heavy duty tubular design and increased positive caster for optimum handling and performance
- 1-1/4” upper and 1-1/2” lower .120” wall thickness DOM steel tubing 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
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Key Specs
| Control Arm Style | Tubular |
| Position | Front Upper and Lower |
| Ball Joint Type | Bolt-in |
| Bushing Material | Delrin |
| Control Arm Material | Steel |
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Speedway Motors 9161988 Details
- Fits 1978 to 1988 GM G-Body cars as well as 1982 to 2004 S-10 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 S-10 applications with 14mm front bolts
- Improoves header clearance compared to the stock stamped upper control arms
- 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
- Tubular upper control arms feature additional positive caster for improved handling
- Billet steel cross shaft for maximum strength to resist deflection
- Increased positive caster for optimum handling performance
- Work well along with stock spindles as well as drop spindles
- Compatible with stock disc brakes and aftermarket disc brake upgrades
Improve Your G-Body or S10's Handling with a Bolt-On Control Arm Upgrade
Your S-10, Monte Carlo SS, Buick Grand National, or other G-body utilize the same front suspension configuration mounted to a perimeter frame. The factory front upper and lower control arms use traditional stamped steel assemblies fitted with a coil spring and a shock absorber 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 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 G-body and S 10 owners will find and feature a robust 1-1/2-inch diameter tubing for the tubular lower control arms and 1-1/4-inch tubing for the tubular upper control arms, both finished in a show-quality gloss black powder coat. Wall thickness of our tubular steel control arms is .120-inch on both the uppers and the lowers. Due to the thickness and material diameters these GM G body tubular control arms weigh in at 7 pounds each for the upper and 10 pounds each on the lower.
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 G-Body upper and lower control arm hardware kit as well as an S-10 upper and lower control arm hardware kit 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 polyurethane sway bar end links are offered individually as well as a G-Body 1-1/8” sway bar kit.
To match the handling gains that these front control arms provide we offer a Tubular Rear Control Arm Kit for G-Body cars which features incredibly rigid boxed tubing and new polyurethane control arm bushings. The combination of tubular front and rear control arms offers performance handling at an incredible value.
What more could you ask for from a set of bolt-on Speedway Motors tubular control arms like these? Your 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
- 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
- 1978-1981 Pontiac Le Mans
Speedway Motors 9161988 Specifications
Speedway Motors 9161988 Specifications
| KEY SPECS | |
|---|---|
| MFG. Part # | 9161988 |
| Brand | Speedway Motors |
| Control Arm Style | Tubular |
| Position | Front Upper and Lower |
| Ball Joint Type | Bolt-in |
| Bushing Material | Delrin |
| Control Arm Material | Steel |
| Hardware Included | No |
| Adjustable | No |
| Finish | Powder Coated |
| GENERAL | |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Ball Joint Included | No |
| Color | Black |
| Sold in Quantity | Kit |
| Tube O.D. | 1.5" |
| Material Thickness | 0.12" |
| Notes | 1.25" upper and 1.5" lower tubing diameter |
| Bushing Included | Yes |
| Bushings Included | Yes |
Ratings & Reviews
4.6
23 Reviews
Customers have confirmed the good quality and practicality of our control arms, although some flaws were noted such as the placement of the grease fittings, which are recommended to be greased prior to installation. Some users found the lower arms to potentially be shorter than expected, requiring use of shims for correct alignment. However, the product offers good value for the price, has fitting accuracy and enhanced travel capabilities as key features. Customers did wish for more inclusive instructions and better design of upper ball joints, some choosing to replace them. Despite minor issues, the product is generally seen as beneficial and superior to competitors.
Ratings & Reviews
4.6
23 Reviews
Customers have confirmed the good quality and practicality of our control arms, although some flaws were noted such as the placement of the grease fittings, which are recommended to be greased prior to installation. Some users found the lower arms to potentially be shorter than expected, requiring use of shims for correct alignment. However, the product offers good value for the price, has fitting accuracy and enhanced travel capabilities as key features. Customers did wish for more inclusive instructions and better design of upper ball joints, some choosing to replace them. Despite minor issues, the product is generally seen as beneficial and superior to competitors.
4.6
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Most Liked Positive Review
4.0
Great product for the price
First, I wish there were some instructions on installing the set. When it came down to installing the lower control arms, the polyurethane bushings were a bit of a pain to install them into the frame pockets. But once I got them in with some force, it was smooth sailing. Now on the the uppers, the only issue with the uppers is that they don't come with upper ball joints with grease fittings like the lower ball joints. So I immediately swapped the uppers for some Moog upper ball joints.
Most Liked Negative Review
1.0
Don't waste your money
We ordered these for my husband's 93 s10. Description said direct fit. Yeah they arent!!!! Because we are outside the return window because he has to work on things when he has time, we just have to eat a loss of almost $600. Either we got sent the wrong parts or they aren't truly direct fit and Description needs to be changed. Really let down by this purchase.
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Good tight fit on my S-10
5.0
10 days ago
Wahoo
Deep Gap, NC
Verified
Upper control arms went on easy. Bottom control arms were a bear to get in. Very tight, but went in with a few whacks with a dead blow hammer. The bottom ball joint seem to bottom out on the spindle preventing me from torquing down without locking up the steering. Not sure why
Would Recommend
Great quality for the price.
5.0
18 days ago
Used parts.
Somewhere in Florida
Verified
Ordered for an S10 build.
Would Recommend
Don't waste your money
1.0
a month ago
Missy
Kentucky
Verified
We ordered these for my husband's 93 s10. Description said direct fit. Yeah they arent!!!! Because we are outside the return window because he has to work on things when he has time, we just have to eat a loss of almost $600. Either we got sent the wrong parts or they aren't truly direct fit and Description needs to be changed. Really let down by this purchase.
Would Not Recommend
Good quality
5.0
3 months ago
Chris
San Jose, CA
Verified
Easy to install on my 85 cutlass.
Would Recommend
I probably will
4.0
5 months ago
Bob Cieslikowski
Salisbury NC
Verified
Better ball joints could be used an a better set of bushings
Would Recommend
I have not yet installed at this time as it is a project
5.0
7 months ago
no nick name
south Florida
Verified
This is project and I don't much time at this moment, that will soon change and can't hardly wait to get back to it, I did check out the parts and they appear to be great and I'm sure they will improve the ride and handling of the truck
Would Recommend
Solid fit and finish
5.0
7 months ago
S10
Ohio
Verified
1993 S10, good fit and finish Solid upgrade
Would Recommend
Fits great
5.0
10 months ago
R Shannon
Dfw, Tx
Verified
Everything fits very well, easy install with no issues.
Would Recommend
I would buy these again
4.0
12 months ago
Stully
Denver
Verified
The price difference was the incentive. Stiff ball joints take some breaking in but install was easy and work as advertised
Would Recommend
High Quality, Good Finish, Good Fit
5.0
a year ago
Ryno7788
Chicago IL
Verified
Installed these to replace the crusty rusty 45 year old orignals on my ELCo - Disassembly was hours of work, reassembly was easy as the breeze. grease zerks are in the right places, ball joints were good to go. all the cotter pins and threads were in good contditoin. Made my life alot more simple than pressing out bushings and refinishing control arms.
Would Recommend
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Will these work with stock springs?
by Mark
• 2 years ago
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Will these handle aftermarket coil over suspension? Or do they need reinforcement on the bottom area?
by Jose B
• 2 years ago
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Do these lower control arms lower the ride height or are they factory specs?
by LJ
• 2 years ago
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What is the thread size of the zerk fittings?
by Dave
• 2 years ago
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Will this fit an 87 olds cutlass supreme
by Jim
• 3 years ago
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Will these fit on a 1980 Malibu classic wagon
by Andrew
• 3 years ago
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Can the 1" longer ball joint be installed on these?
by Brian
• 3 years ago
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Are the bushings they come equipped with recommended or ideal for street use?
by GbodyMATT355
• 3 years ago
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Will this fit my 1987 Monte Carlo SS?
by Coby
• 3 years ago
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Will these control arms fit a 1984 Chevy El Camino?
by ELTON
• 3 years ago
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Fitment
Fitment
1978-1987 Buick Regal
1995-2004 Chevy Blazer
1978-1987 Chevy El Camino
1978-1983 Chevy Malibu
1978-1988 Chevy Monte Carlo
1982-2003 Chevy S10
1983-1994 Chevy S10 Blazer
1978-1987 GMC Caballero
1992-2004 GMC Jimmy
1978-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1978-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
1981-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
1978-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
1978-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1978-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix
1978-1981 Pontiac LeMans

