QA1 78-88 GM A/G-Body Adjustable Rear Frame Support

SKU: 5285 | UPC: 806990064745

QA1 78-88 GM A/G-Body Adjustable Rear Frame Support

QA1 Adjustable Rear Frame Supports strengthen the rear suspension on 1978-1988 GM A/G-Body vehicles including Chevrolet Malibu Monte Carlo El Camino Buick Regal Pontiac Grand Prix LeMans Bonneville Oldsmobile Cutlass and GMC Caballero. These supports eliminate chassis flex while reinforcing upper and lower trailing arm mounts to deliver improved handling traction and overall suspension performance. Installation is straightforward with included hardware and design clears stock and aftermarket mufflers.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Construction: Built from 1-inch diameter cold rolled steel tubing for maximum strength and durability under high-performance conditions
• Adjustable Preload: Zinc plated threaded sleeves allow precise preload adjustments on rear trailing arm mounts after installation for custom suspension tuning
• Muffler Clearance: Engineered to fit without interference alongside stock exhaust systems or popular aftermarket mufflers
• Complete Hardware Kit: All necessary bolts nuts and fasteners included for bolt-on installation without additional parts
• Chassis Reinforcement: Targets critical flex points to maintain geometry enhance stability and improve cornering and launch traction

Product Notes

• Adjust preload after full suspension assembly for optimal performance
• Zinc plating resists corrosion for long-term reliability in all weather conditions
• Direct bolt-on design uses factory mounting locations

Installation Notes

• Professional installation recommended.
• Tighten to specified torque after preload adjustment with vehicle at ride height
• Compatible with stock frames and most aftermarket suspension components

This Part Fits

Year	Make	Model	Submodel
1978-1982	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic
1978-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Estate
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Landau
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Classic Sport
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Estate
1979	Chevrolet	Malibu	Landau
1978-1987	Buick	Regal	Base
1988	Buick	Regal	Custom
1982-1983	Buick	Regal	Estate Wagon
1987	Buick	Regal	GNX
1984-1987	Buick	Regal	Grand National
1978-1988	Buick	Regal	Limited
1982	Buick	Regal	Limited Turbo
1978-1982	Buick	Regal	Sport
1978-1987	Pontiac	Bonneville	Base
1978-1986	Pontiac	Bonneville	Brougham
1984-1987	Pontiac	Bonneville	LE
1978-1981	Pontiac	Bonneville	Safari
1978-1980	Pontiac	Grand Am	Base
1978-1987	Pontiac	Grand Prix	Base
1981-1987	Pontiac	Grand Prix	Brougham
1978	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Sport
1980	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Sport
1983-1988	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	SS
1981-1986	GMC	Caballero	Amarillo
1981-1987	GMC	Caballero	Base
1981	GMC	Caballero	Conquista
1981-1987	GMC	Caballero	Diablo
1979	Chevrolet	Malibu	Police
1979-1980	Chevrolet	Malibu	Sport
1979	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Base
1981-1988	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Base
1983	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	CL
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	Landau
1986-1988	Chevrolet	Monte Carlo	LS
1981	GMC	Caballero	Royal Knight
1980	Oldsmobile	Cutlass	Base
1980-1981	Oldsmobile	Cutlass	Brougham
1980-1981	Oldsmobile	Cutlass	LS
1978-1979	Oldsmobile	Cutlass	Vista Cruiser
1979	Oldsmobile	Cutlass	Vista Cruiser Brougham
1983-1986	Buick	Regal	T-Type
1978-1987	Chevrolet	El Camino	Base
1978	Chevrolet	El Camino	Conquista
1981-1986	Chevrolet	El Camino	Conquista
1979-1981	Chevrolet	El Camino	Royal Knight
1978-1987	Chevrolet	El Camino	SS
1978-1981	Chevrolet	Malibu	Base
1984-1987	Pontiac	Grand Prix	LE
1978-1983	Pontiac	Grand Prix	LJ
1978-1980	Pontiac	Grand Prix	SJ
1978-1981	Pontiac	LeMans	Base
1978-1981	Pontiac	LeMans	Safari

Why Choose QA1?

• Trusted by racers and enthusiasts for reliable suspension components
• High-strength materials built to withstand demanding track and street use
• Precision engineering ensures perfect fit and performance gains

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Will this fit my 1981-1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS?
  A: Yes it fits 1983-1988 Monte Carlo SS along with Base Landau LS and other 78-88 GM A/G-Body models listed
• Q: What material and finish does it use?
  A: Constructed from 1-inch cold rolled steel tubing with zinc plating on adjustable sleeves for corrosion resistance and durability
• Q: Is special hardware needed for installation?
  A: No all required hardware is included for direct bolt-on installation using factory frame mounts

Shipping &amp. Handling

• Method: UPS Ground
• Availability: In stock – ships same or next business day
• Packaging: Securely boxed 32 x 8 x 4 inches
• Weight: 11.2 lbs