Control arm braces

[Ugly1]

Has anyone used these control arm frame braces from BuickGN.com ? Hope are fit and finish? Have the UMI brackets/ extra supports bolted in place already, but these would add support gussets. Thinking of getting them for my 1981 El Camino. Thanks ahead of time.

 

[403Olds]

Interested also, I’ve considered the same ones

 

[L92 OLDS]

I haven’t use those. They look nice. I bought Another kit that required the support to be welded in.

 

[Ugly1]

Interested also, I’ve considered the same ones

They look like they should fit around the UMI braces but have a feeling I’m going to have to contact them for a definite answer.

 

[Macguyver]

We make a severe duty lower torque box brace as well.

https://southsidemachineperformance.com/shop-1/ols/products/g-body-rear-lower-control-arm-torque-box-brace-set

G BODY REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM TORQUE BOX BRACE SET

Braces the torques boxes so you don't rip the mount off the frame with high horsepower cars.

All welding done buy the installer.

 

[Ugly1]

I haven’t use those. They look nice. I bought Another kit that required the support to be welded in.

Did you have the extra “UMI” frame braces to work around and need to modify the bolt /brace area?

 

[Ugly1]

We make a severe duty lower torque box brace as well.

https://southsidemachineperformance.com/shop-1/ols/products/g-body-rear-lower-control-arm-torque-box-brace-set

I will look at them! Welding in is not an issue. Thank you. Do they still allow for the use of the upper to lower control arm braces though?


G BODY REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM TORQUE BOX BRACE SET

Braces the torques boxes so you don't rip the mount off the frame with high horsepower cars.

All welding done buy the installer.

 

[motorheadmike]

I built my own.

 

[Ugly1]

I built my own.

Debated on that too.

 

[scoti]

Sometimes stuff like the HRpartsNstuff or Southside Machine Perf pieces being already laser/water-jet cut put you ahead of the game when fabbing your own stuff.

Making your patterns, purchase the steel, trace, cut, & grind the pieces to fit for a good weld takes time.